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Skip to: What is arthritis? The severity and prevalence of arthritis related to age Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid nodules and vasculitis Arthritis is a condition of joint inflammation. Several types of arthritis exist, with some involving the skin, immune system, and blood vessels. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a term used for inflammation of the joints, the tissues surrounding the […]
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Skip to: Peripheral vertigo Causes of peripheral vertigo How is peripheral vertigo treated? Central vertigo Causes of central vertigo How is central vertigo treated? New type of vertigo Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness often caused by a mismatch of the brain’s visual, vestibular, and sensory information systems. Apart from dizziness, there are issues with balance, motion sickness, […]
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A growing pool of evidence suggests that Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) may share common pathological mechanisms, and that the presence of T2DM increases the risk of developing PD by 40%. Measuring blood sugar level. Image Credit: Neirfy / Shutterstock How is T2DM Connected to PD? PD, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease, […]
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Hydrogels can be used in biomedical applications by offering a moist, adjustable environment for cells. Image Credit: Alexa_Space/Shutterstock.com The ability to modify their physicochemical properties means wound healing can be optimized using bioactive hydrogels, an application that has been further explored in the past decade. This is seen as an important field to develop with the current aging population. How […]
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As a plant that contains approximately 15 grams of healthy fat per avocado, avocados are considered to be a healthy high-fat food. For those looking for alternatives, there any many other foods which boast similar benefits. Kerdkanno | Shutterstock What are the health benefits of avocados? Avocado fruits’ fat is comprised of approximately 71% of high-monounsaturated fatty acids, 16% saturated […]
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Skip to: Differential diagnosis of fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia and other related conditions Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic and widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and memory and cognitive problems. It is often co-morbid with one of more mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Given the similarity of symptoms with other pain-causing […]
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Skip to: Symptoms & Pathology Causes and Current Research Treatment Cleavage-resistant RIPK1-induced autoinflammatory (CRIA) syndrome, is a recently discovered autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations within the receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) gene. The exact prevalence of CRIA syndrome is still undetermined as it has only recently been identified as a disease. Seven people from three separate families in the U.S. […]
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Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is an ophthalmologic condition present in about one-third of persons with visual impairment. Patients with CBS experience various forms of visual hallucinations caused by the vision deterioration itself. Patients with CBS have visual hallucinations without any evidence of mental illness or illicit drugs use. CBS hallucinations are out of patients’ control and can last from minutes […]
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Skip to: Why replace BPA? Are BPA replacements safe alternatives? BP Alternatives and Childhood Obesity Despite the fact that bisphenol A (BPA) is a known endocrine disruptor, it remains one of the highest volume chemicals produced around the world. In an effort to reduce public exposure to BPA, many manufacturers responsible for producing products that come in contact with food […]
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Fermentation has been used since ancient times as a means of preserving food and beverages organically, with improved taste and nutritional value. It is well known that fermentation of food improves shelf life, food safety and functionality, and nutritional properties. Most food groups including vegetables, dairy, cereals, legumes, fruits, starchy roots, and fish and meat can be fermented. Fermented foods […]
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