Category: Health Condition
Stanford Scientists Develop a Blood Test That Can Predict Which Organ Will Fail First
Not all organs age at the same rate from one person to the next. For example, around one in five healthy adults aged 50 or older has at least …Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Investigating Neurodegenerative Mechanisms and Therapeutic Interventions
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and devastating condition that causes system-wide inflammation. Langerhans cells are a variant of dendritic cells present on the skin’s surface, which aid …
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Characteristics, Causes, and Comprehensive Support Strategies
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), usually referred to as autism, constitutes a diverse group of neurodevelopmental conditions found in people all over the world, regardless of their race, culture, and …Using Proton Pump Inhibitors for More than 4.4 Years Increases Risk of Dementia by 33% Study Shows
A US study has found a link between long-term use of anti-reflux drugs and the risk of dementia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by regurgitation of stomach contents. …Antibiotics as a Potential Alternative to Surgery: Swedish Study Reveals 86% Success Rate in Treating Appendicitis
Swedish researchers have suggested that antibiotics may be an alternative to appendectomy, the operation performed to treat appendicitis. Appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the appendix, characterized by symptoms …
Computed Tomography Latest Facts: What Is a CT Scan and How Safe Is It?
Computed tomography enables the medical professional to assess the state of your bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. From this article, you’ll get to know how a CT scan …
The Importance of Proper Foot Care for Those with Diabetes
Diabetes increases the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy, which predisposes one to develop many bacterial and fungal infections in the foot. These infections can develop into foot ulcers that …Androgens: Possible Role in the Regulation of Stomach Inflammation.
A recent discovery was made at the National Institutes of Health regarding inflammation of the stomach. It was discovered by scientists that androgens, or male sex hormones have an …