By: Gregory Smyth Stem cells are undivided or partially divided cells. Therefore, they possess the ability to dividing, renewing themselves and also creating specialized cell types, a phenomenon known as plasticity or transdifferentiation. Stem cells can be procured from many sources such as embryo, fetal, umbilical cord blood, bone marrow or peripheral blood. The adult [...]
By: Gary E Rosenberg Overview:
A catastrophic injury or illness usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Injuries may be considered catastrophic when they disrupt a person’s life and livelihood, or ability to earn a living. Management of catastrophic injuries is complex and may require the expertise of a team of health care professionals as the injured [...]
By: Leonard Lee The Principle Nadis & Kundalini
The etheric body, according to Hindu mystics, is said to be composed of 72,000 nadis, or subtle nerves. This figure as the actual number is questionable; it is more likely to be symbolic and should not be taken literally. Sushumna, Ida and Pingala are the major nerves of [...]
By: Juliet Cohen Leukemia is a malignant disease (cancer) of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. In AML, the bone marrow makes many unformed cells called blasts. AML starts with a change to a single cell in the bone marrow. With AML, the leukemic cells are [...]
By: Aussie Hadley Now days international patients are giving preference to have their orchidectomy in India at Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Pune due to its low cost. Orchidectomy in India has provided great success to patients having testicular and prostate cancer with great success. An orchidectomy (also called orchiectomy) is done to help control the [...]
By: Christa Kowalczyk If medical treatments, pain relievers are not working for you, there are various other ways in improving and preventing your low back pains. This can be done in very easy steps and procedures.
Our spinal cord is composed of four major parts, the cervical area, thoracic area, lumbar and sacral parts. Of all [...]
By: James Jonas Marfan Syndrome
History and Explanation
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic, “inherited” disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue is the tough, fibrous tissue that connects one part of the body with another. It is a major component of tendons, ligaments, bones, cartilage, and the walls of large blood vessels. [...]
By: Apurva Shree At times, it is fatal to undermine the importance of genetic counseling. In cases where the woman is more than 36 years of age or where the couple is in relation to each other, it is important to find the family history of the couple. Genetic counseling helps in diagnosing of any [...]
By: peterhutch Bone spur is a term used to describe a condition that characterizes the growth of an extra bone on the normal bone. In medical terms, it is known as osteophytes. Bone spur usually takes place on the joints of the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees. It is not painful but sometimes [...]