The muscular dystrophies represent disorders of progressive muscular degeneration and weakness. As a group they exhibit clinical heterogeneity that reflects diverse molecular mechanisms responsible for […]
What is Narcissism?
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) refers to a mental state that is characterized by a person’s unhealthy perception of themselves as superior to and more important […]
What are Triglycerides?
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat digested in the body and can be either consumed in the diet or produced in the body. […]
What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?
Normal implantation process Every month, females of reproductive age release an egg or ovum from one of their ovaries during the menstrual cycle. This egg […]
Staphylococcus Aureus and Disease
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the leading causes of infections acquired in the community and after surgery or hospital. Around 30% of individuals […]
Cholera Transmission
Cholera is caused by strains of the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. There are more than 100 species of Vibrio cholerae, only a few of which are […]
Causes of cyanosis
Cyanosis refers to bluish discoloration of skin, nail beds and mucous membranes. Normally haemoglobin carries most of the oxygen in blood. This oxygen carrying capacity […]
What is Prickly Heat?
Prickly heat or heat rash describes a cluster of small itchy red blisters across the skin that cause a burning or prickling sensation. Also known […]
Coronary Artery Disease Prevention
Coronary artery disease is caused by the formation of atheromatous plaques in the lining of the coronary arteries. These plaques obstruct the blood flow that […]
Celebrex (Celecoxib) Pharmacology
Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, swelling and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis and arthritis. Mechanism of action […]
Drug-Eluting Stent Design
Drug-eluting stents are small, wire scaffolds that are inserted into coronary arteries that have become narrow due to the development of atherosclerosis. The stent helps […]
Cardiogenic Shock Treatment
Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency that requires urgent treatment to prevent irreversible damage to vital organs and loss of life. Emergency life support is […]
Dermatitis Symptoms
Dermatitis is a general term describing inflammation of the skin. The symptoms of dermatitis vary according to the cause and type of inflammation but, typically, […]
Mastitis Symptoms
Mastitis refers to inflammation that occurs in the breast, usually in women who are within their first three months of breastfeeding. Mastitis usually only affects […]