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Breast cancer treatment has advanced to a stage that, if detected early, most women may survive much longer than they did a few decades ago. Who provides breast cancer treatment? Care for breast cancer involves a multidisciplinary team or a team of specialists who work together to provide the best care and therapy. The team

Tetanus is a bacterial infection that is caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria. It can have serious and fatal outcomes, due to its effect on the nervous system and characteristic tightening of muscles in the body as a result. There is a vaccination available that can protect individuals from the causative bacteria and prevent the infection

Salmonella is a ubiquitous human and animal pathogen which causes almost hundred million cases of gastroenteritis each year throughout the world. Salmonellosis in humans usually presents as a self-limiting food poisoning (gastroenteritis), albeit it can occasionally manifest as a serious systemic infection (enteric fever) which requires swift antibiotic treatment. Most cases of salmonellosis in humans

The term autoimmunity refers to a failure of the body’s immune system to recognize its own cells and tissues as “self.” Instead, immune responses are launched against these cells and tissues as if they were foreign or invading bodies. Research conducted by Noel Rose and Witebsky in New York and Roitt and Doniach at University

Insect bites can be prevented mainly by avoidance. There are numerous precautions that may be taken to avoid getting bitten or stung by insects. Since insect bites may sometimes bear infectious diseases these precautions may be important. In addition those who have had an allergic reaction to an insect bite are likely to get a

Fabry disease is an X-linked recessive disorder, meaning the condition is caused by a gene defect present on the X chromosome. Males who inherit the gene defect on their single X chromosome experience a more severe form of the disease compared with females, who may also inherit a normal X chromosome. The symptoms of Fabry

The principle of flow cytometry is the segregation and analysis of cells which are arranged in a single line as they flow past a detector in a stream. A machine sorts and counts the cells that have been labelled or tagged using fluorescent dyes or other methods. The labels that are used depend on the

Leukemias are classified according to their acute and chronic progress as well as according to their lymphoid or myeloid cell origins. Acute myeloid leukemia is further classified into subtypes. Most cancers and solid tumors are classified according to cell type, aggressiveness and propensity to spread to other organs. The classifications of AML however are based

There are several diseases that are classified under rheumatic disorders. The term rheumatism is a loosely used layperson term to describe rheumatoid arthritis. The rheumatoid disorders include those affecting muscles, joints and bones. They are common and have a huge impact on the health of a vast population worldwide. The more severe conditions lead to

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that may grow in various regions of the uterus of a woman. They are relatively common and affect 20% of childbearing women and half of all women by the age of 50. Size and Location Fibroids can vary greatly in size, ranging from microscopically small to several pounds in weight

Oxygen used in the medical setting is separated using several different methods including chemical reaction and fractional distillation. This oxygen is then either used immediately or stored for future use. The main sources of oxygen therapy include: Liquid storage – Liquid oxygen is stored in tanks which are kept at a chilled temperature until the

There is currently no cure for interstitial cystitis and the aim of treatment is to relieve symptoms, with varying degrees of success depending on the individual patient. Diet and Lifestyle Simple changes to diet and lifestyle activities can lead to a significant improvement in symptoms for many patients with interstitial cystitis. It is often beneficial

The main symptoms of frozen shoulder are pain, stiffness and restricted movement in the shoulder. These symptoms may be mild or they may be severe enough to affect a person’s ability to carry out day-to-day activities such as driving and dressing. Medical terms for frozen shoulder include adhesive capsulitis and shoulder contracture. Frozen shoulder occurs

Obesity and urinary incontinence are both common disorders. The prevalence of obesity is on the rise worldwide with a 6% increase per year in the United States. Obesity Over half of American women are overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9 kg/m2) or obese (BMI 30 kg/m2 or greater). Obesity is associated with several health conditions including

Hysterectomy or surgical removal of the womb is a common operation carried out to treat conditions of the female reproductive system. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries or other surrounding structures, as well as the womb. Hysterectomy is a major procedure that is associated with both risk

Pneumonia is a common infection of the lungs affecting millions of people worldwide. There are over 30 micro-organisms that cause pneumonia, including several types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These causative agents induce pneumonia by triggering an inflammatory response that results in the filling of the aveolar sacs with fluid or pus, limiting oxygen exchange.

The symptoms of melanoma usually present initially as changes in the appearance to the skin, which is caused be changes to the way the melanocytes are produced. Symptoms Moles normally occur on healthy skin and do not necessarily represent an early sign of melanoma. Moles are usually evenly colored and may be round or oval

A nanoparticle is a small object that behaves as a whole unit in terms of its transport and properties. Size of Nanoparticles In terms of diameter, fine particles cover a range between 100 and 2500 nanometers, while ultrafine particles are sized between 1 and 100 nanometers. Nanoparticles may or may not exhibit size-related properties that

Autism is part of the five pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). These are characterized by: abnormalities of social interactions and communication restricted interests highly repetitive behavior Autism has a wide range of severity and symptoms that is often used to classify the Autism Spectrum disorders. Each of the syndromes under ASD is different from the other.

Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer that affects the bone marrow. The cancer is also called Kahler’s disease, named after an Austrian pathologist called Otto Kahler who first described the condition. The bone marrow is the spongy soft tissue that lies within the hollow centre of some bones. The bone marrow contains stem cells