Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare condition in which there is progressive hemifacial atrophy. There is gradual shrinkage and degeneration of the skin and facial muscles of one side of the face.
World Meningitis Day is observed on 24th April every year. It aims to raise awareness about the symptoms and signs, treatment, and prevention of meningitis. The theme for 2019 is ''Life After Meningitis.''
Gene therapy is safer and effective for curing beta-thalassemia than hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), reveals a new study.
More than half of older adults who started dialysis died within a year of beginning treatment, according to new research.
Heparan sulfate sugar enters the brain during septic shock and causes memory loss and cognitive dysfunction, finds a new study.
Chronic activation of receptors Adora1a and Adora2a on endothelial cells and chronic inflammation caused by fat could make blood brain barrier (BBB) fragile.
CRISPR gene editing tool can now help treat deadly lung diseases before birth. Scientists have used CRISPR to edit out a harmful mutation in surfactant genes which cause monogenic lung diseases.
Timed vaginal insemination is a safe pregnancy method when the female partner is HIV positive and the male partner is HIV negative with low risk of HIV transmission.
'Reverse engineered' brain cancer cells have been developed that are useful for identifying new drug targets for developing treatments for glioblastoma, a very dangerous form of brain cancer.
Antiseptics are applied topically to prevent bacterial infections caused by minor injuries such as cuts and burns. The active agents present in the antiseptics show antimicrobial activity.
Making up for 2.9% of all cancers, Leukemia is a serious condition. Do you know all about it? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Multiple choice questions related to eye structure and common eye diseases
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Embarking on a fitness regime? Find out what your safe heart rate zone while exercising.
Corrected Sodium Calculator calculates sodium required to overcome hyponatremia due to hyperglycemia. Hyponatremia is caused if the sodium level falls below 135 mEq/L (mmol/L).
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