Nipah Virus Diagnosis and Treatment
Infections with Nipah virus can affect both humans and animal reservoirs. The presence of Nipah virus is confirmed using several …
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Can a Vegetarian Diet be Dangerous?
Vegetarian diets are becoming increasingly popular, for both health and ideological reasons, and ethical concerns. Vegetarian diets are the same …
Sepsis Pathophysiology
Sepsis is a globally occurring disease state that can occur when the body is infected with bacteria, virus, fungi or …
Causes of Bowler's Thumb
By Nita Sharma Das, PhD, MD The first case of Bowler’s thumb was reported by Siegel in the year 1965. …
X-Linked Hypophosphatemia Symptoms
X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the classical bone disorder caused by renal wasting of the phosphate. Formerly called vitamin D-resistant rickets, …
Blood Plasma Components and Function
Blood is made up of plasma and solid components. Of these, the larger part is plasma, comprising about 55%. It …
What is Dissociative Amnesia?
Dissociative amnesia is a psychological disorder whereby an individual has a marked deficit in the ability to recall information, usually …
Are Genes Involved in Tooth Decay and Gum Disease?
Genetics play a crucial role in predisposition to various dental diseases. Research has indicated a close association with individual genetic …
What is Epitheliopathy?
Epitheliopathy or acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE) refers to an acquired inflammatory illness affecting the retinal pigment epithelium. …
COVID-19 and Animals
A novel coronavirus that was first reported in China in December 2019 quickly led to a global pandemic. Named severe …
Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition and Joint Problems
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPDD) disease is characterized by the accumulation of calcium crystals in the cartilage tissues of the joints. …
Eczema During Pregnancy
Eczema during pregnancy is not limited to women with a history of eczema, and is the most common skin condition …
Health Benefits of Quinoa
Quinoa is an ancient grain belonging to the Chenopodiaceae family and is well-known for its high nutritional value. This article …
Colorectal Sarcoma
Colorectal sarcoma is a very rare type of mesenchymal cancer that develops in the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Image Credit: …
Estrogen as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder clinically characterized by dyskinesia (impairment of movement), resting tremor, bradykinesia (slow movements), dystonia (stiffness …
Does Menopause Affect Blood Count?
Skip to How does menopause affect white blood cell numbers? Does menopause affect platelet count? Blood profile in menopausal women …
What is the Microbiome?
Over 100 trillion microbes are living on or inside our bodies that consist of communities of bacteria, as well as …
Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Giant cell arteritis (GCA), along with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), are autoimmune disorders involving the medium and large arteries which have …