Stem cell therapy for cardiac disease is an exciting but highly controversial research area. Strategies such as cell transplantation and reprogramming have demonstrated both intriguing and sobering results. Yet as clinical trials proceed, our inco ...
The metabolism of glucose is the vital process of a living body. In glucose metabolism, glucose plays the most important role in providing the human body the energy required for various other works an ...
The biggest underlying risk factor for chronic disease in older people is high blood pressure, which can explain 12 to 19% of the total burden of disease in developing countries. India has around 90 million elderly and the figure is expected to in ...
Stem cell therapy for cardiac disease is an exciting but highly controversial research area. Strategies such as cell transplantation and reprogramming have demonstrated both intriguing and sobering results. Yet as clinical trials proceed, our inco ...
Adult humans fail to regenerate their hearts following injury, and this failure to regenerate myocardium is a leading cause of heart failure and death worldwide. Although all adult mammals appear to lack significant cardiac&nbs ...
Corneal transplantation, also known as corneal grafting, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue. When the entire cornea is replaced it is known as penetrating keratoplasty and when only par ...
Secondary metabolism is a term for pathways and small molecule products of metabolism that are not absolutely required for the survival of the organism. These molecules are produced by specific cells, that do not need these metabolites by themselv ...
Iron therapy is a system wherein iron is conveyed to your body intravenously, which means into a vein through a needle. This strategy for conveying medicine or supplementation is otherwise called an ...
Peripheral artery disease also called peripheral arterial disease is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. When you develop peripheral artery disease, your extremities & ...
Scientists around the world are conducting diabetes research across a phenomenal variety of fields. This research includes trying to find a cure for diabetes, improving diabetes medication and diagnostics, and ma ...
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is a medical condition involving the death of tubular epithelial cells that form the renal tubules of the kidneys. ATN presents with acute kidney injury (AKI) and is one of ...
Milk is a white, nutrient-rich liquid food produced in the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals (including humans who are breastfed) before they are able to digest other types of food.Despite the hype ...
The traditional definition of toxicology is "the science of poisons." As our understanding of how various agents can cause harm to humans and other organisms, a more descriptive definition of toxicology is "the study of the adverse ...
BMC Medical Ethics welcomes well-described reports of cases that include the following: Unreported or unusual side effects or adverse interactions involving medications. Unexpected or unusual presentations of a disease.Case reports submitted ...
Gout is caused initially by an more than acid within the blood, or hyperuricemia. acid is produced within the body during the breakdown of purines – chemical compounds that are found in high amounts in ...
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adult ...
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease (CHD) or ischemic heart disease (IHD), involves the reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle due to build-up of plaque in the& ...
It is the process of utilization of the tools and concepts of chemistry to living systems. It includes the study of morphology, physical properties, mechanisms, chemical regulation, energy utilization and ...
To meet nutritional needs, pregnant women are encouraged to consume a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains and to take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement to guarantee adequate intake of iron and folic acid. Maternal weight gain is ...
It is the process of utilization of the tools and concepts of chemistry to living systems. It includes the study of morphology, physical properties, mechanisms, chemical regulation, energy utilization and ...