Gout arthritis is the most frequently recorded medical illness throughout the history of mankind. It is a progressive disease which is believed to be caused by inherited abnormalities which hinder the body in processing uric acid. It is produced in the body when body breaks down purines which are present in many types of food which a person normally eats. The over production of uric acid or lack of body's ability to dispose uric...more
Osteoarthritis or OA is also called as degenerative arthritis as it is caused due to degradation of joints. The degradation of joints can occur because of heredity, metabolism, development and mechanical movements. These reasons can initiate the processes which result in stiffening of cartilages which exposes the bone to damage as they become less protected. The rubbing of bones with each other causes severe pain and inflammation. ...more
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disorder which attacks tissues, bones muscles, internal organs and synovial joints, it can cause inflammation and damage to cartilages. The exact reason of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown but auto-immune disorder plays an important role in its intensity and progression. Auto-immunity disorder causes immunity system attacking healthy tissues of the body as it does to invading infections affecting joints, internal organs, blood vessels and bones of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis can be a disabling and painful condition which may cause substantial loss of mobility of joints and their functioning, it is more prevalent in women compared to men. A joint in the human body is a point where two bones meet with their ends covered by cartilages and synovial fluid between them. These bones are held at proper place by the ligaments and muscles attached to these bones help in moving the joints by contraction and expansion. Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation, pain, stiffness and redness in the joints. It can also affect the tissues around the joints and can damage muscles, tendons and ligaments. In some cases chronic rheumatoid...more
One interesting study is called, Radiological abnormalities among sheet-metal workers in the construction industry in the United States and Canada : relationship to asbestos exposure - INIST Diffusion - 2, Alle du Parc de Brabois F-54514 Vandoeuvre-ls-Nancy Cedex. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - We investigated the possible adverse health effects...more
One interesting study is called, Asbestos-contaminated nappies and familial mesothelioma. By Li, FP, Dreyfus, M Gand Antman, KH - Lancet. Vol. 1, no. 8643, pp. 909-910. 1989. Here is an excerpt: Mesothelioma has been reported in families of asbestos workers who carried home these fibers on body surfaces and soiled clothing. The authors identified...more
One interesting study is called, Early Inflammatory Response to Asbestos Exposure in Rat and Hamster Lungs: Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase by Martina Drgera, , Anne-Marie Allmelinga, Rainer Kiefmannb, Silvia Mnzinga, Konrad Messmera and Fritz Krombacha - Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology - Volume 181, Issue 2, 1 June 2002, Pages 93-105. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Recent studies have suggested that inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) plays a role in the development of asbestos-related pulmonary disorders. The pulmonary reactions of rats and hamsters upon exposure to asbestos fibers are well known to be disparate. In addition, in vitro experiments have indicated that mononuclear phagocytes from hamsters, in contrast to those from rats, lack the iNOS pathway. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether rats and hamsters differ in lung iNOS expression in vivo upon exposure to asbestos fibers and whether differences in iNOS induction are associated with differences in the acute pulmonary inflammatory reaction. Body weight, alveolararterial oxygen difference, differential cell count in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, total protein leakage, lung...more
Do you know that 'bed sore' can be a fatal disease? If you do not treat ulcer in its early stages, then it can be really painful and cause death as well. Or, you may suffer from skin disorders, infections and hazardous diseases like...more
Cancer accounts to a death of 6 million human lives per year. Modern medicine is aging with breath taking advances in cancer care with increasing awareness, preventing, detection, therapy, research and symptom management. Last 15 years...more
Rosacea is a skin problem that affects millions of people around the world. It's commonly occurred in light-skinned people especially with aged from 30 to 60. The affected areas are nose, cheeks and forehead. Many patients never realize that they...more
Going to a spa to get a relaxing treatment that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated is something that should be recommended to everyone. When taking up such services though, there are certain codes of conduct that should be kept in mind....more
Lung cancer is a disease in the lungs which is caused by rapid development and division of immature cells that are present inside the lungs. Lung cancer is also known as bronchogenic cancer and is regarded as histologic.Normally, the lungs have the...more
Granuloma Annulare is a chronic skin condition where lesions can be seen on the surface of the skin. Usually they are commonly found in the hands, feet, neck and face. These lesions can appear and disappear without warning, and are...more