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Small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which there is upward proliferation of the colonic bacteria, so that they start to grow in the small intestine. The usual definition is more than 105 colony-forming units of microflora per mL of aspirated fluid from the upper intestine. This occurs only in a state of disease, because the healthy gut […]
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A movement disorder is a condition characterized by the occurrence of involuntary abnormalities in movement. It may be classified as hyperkinetic or hypokinetic, depending upon whether there is an increase or decrease in overall movement. Hyperkinetic disorders include tremor, dystonia, myoclonus, and chorea. Alcohol is commonly used as a stimulant and a sedative, depending upon the dose ingested and the […]
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition characterized by developmental problems, learning difficulties, and social interaction issues. Image Credit: Africa Studio What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects brain development. It affects how a person perceives and socializes with others, leading to problems with communication and social interaction. Autism can be diagnosed […]
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By Jeyashree Sundaram (MBA) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may likely arouse queries in patients about factors like prognosis and survival, both of which are based on numerous aspects. Prognosis is a statistic taken by analyzing how far the doctor knows about the medical history of a patient, choice of treatment provided, characteristics of cancer, and stage of cancer. Estimating how […]
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Skip to How is creatine made? What does creatine do? Creatine Supplements Possible side effects Creatine (methylguanidine acetic acid) is a naturally occurring molecule derived from amino acids that is primarily stored in skeletal muscle. Creatinine is also found in the liver, pancreas, testes and kidneys, although in much smaller quantities. Once combined with phosphate to form phosphocreatine or creatine […]
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Reproductive technology has advanced tremendously over the past few decades. It started in 1978 with the birth of Louise Brown by in vitro fertilization (IVF) to a previously infertile couple. IVF refers to the fusion of an egg and a sperm outside the woman’s body i.e. in the laboratory. The fertilized ovum or egg is then allowed to grow for […]
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Genetic factors in leprosy involve the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system as well as non-HLA genes. These genes affect the individual’s susceptibility to the disease, including bacillary transmission and clinical features. The chromosomes involved in these aspects include 6p21, 10p13, 17q22, and 20p13. The markers associated with leprosy are termed MRC1 and are in chromosome 10. This region codes for […]
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A healthy bladder will have an adequate capacity to retain urine and provide strong urges to pass urine when the maximum capacity is neared. In patients with limited storage capacity for various reasons – e.g. a small bladder or an irritable detrusor muscle – symptoms such as urinary incontinence will arise. These may include increased frequency of voiding by day […]
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Trichinellosis, also known as trichinosis or trichiniasis, represents a parasitic zoonotic disease caused by the parasitic nematodes of the genus Trichinella. Human infection with this parasite stems from the consumption of raw (or semi-raw) meat of infected animals. Credit: ChWeiss/ Shutterstock.com The recognition of trichinellosis can be traced back to antique times, as historical references to similar clinical syndromes have […]
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Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis (CRP) is a skin disorder that is benign but causes significant patient distress because of its disfiguring lesions. Conservative treatment is not usually successful or even acceptable. As a result, many types of treatment have been tried in order to evolve a useful regimen which will help the lesions heal and prevent scarring and recurrence. Antibiotics […]
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