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Brain Bank in India
By Dr.Ravi at 26 February, 2010, 7:59 pm
I was reading some news and that got my mind. Yes it is the brain bank. Even though as a doctor there are many people who don’t know what exactly the brain bank works and what are the researches that are done there. So here is a simple sight on that. Brain is such a [...]
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Incidence of pancreatic cancer reduces with increased folate intake in womans
By Dr.Ravi at 8 February, 2010, 3:30 am
With reference to the information published on the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition it has shown that increased folate intake can reduce the incidence of pancreas cancer in women. Researchers led by Brietta Oaks from the University of California, Davis conducted a study on 51,988 men and 57,187 women aged between 55 and 74 years. They [...]
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Mcq’s Of Biochemistry set1
By Dr.Ravi at 8 February, 2010, 3:21 am
This is the first set of mcq’s for biochemistry. All are based on protein synthesis mainly. Each set will contain 10 mcqs so have a good time at Medical World 1. Amplification of a chemical signal occurs when a. a receptor in the plasma membrane activates several G– protein molecules while a signal molecule is [...]
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Sugar-based protein modification called O-GlcNAcylation plays important role in the cell division.
By Dr.Ravi at 8 February, 2010, 3:12 am
Scientist at the Johns Hopkins discovered that the sweet sugar controls a lot more than just signalling in the cell division. As per them this information can be used in some inventions for some conditions including cancer. Here is what we have got on it. the Johns Hopkins scientists say, there is another layer of regulation [...]
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First US FDA Approved Clinical Trial That Tests Gene-Modified Stem Cell Therapy In Congestive Heart Failure patients
By Dr.Ravi at 8 February, 2010, 3:00 am
Today in the history of medical field there are some new recent trials for the benifits of the heart patients are going on. Bioheart, Inc., (OTCBB:BHRT) announced that the company has commenced work on its REGEN trial, a Phase I Clinical Trial to test genetically modified MyoCell® in patients suffering from Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). [...]
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Irritable Bladder
By Dr.Kunal at 7 February, 2010, 11:55 pm
Irritable bladder is a condition in which there is a sudden, irresistible urge to urinate. This can occur in the most undesirable of situations and can be quite embarrassing for the sufferer. There is very little pain associated with irritable bladder, but there can be considerable discomfort. The particular syndrome can affect both men and [...]
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5 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels
By Dr.Kunal at 7 February, 2010, 11:47 pm
Obviously there are a many medications available that help to reduce the blood sugar levels,but here are the best and safest natural five ways to lower blood sugar levels 1. Diet: Intake of low carbohydrate diet is perhaps the most well known way to reduce blood sugar level. Good examples of low carbohydrate foods include [...]
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Sebaceous Cysts
By Dr.Kunal at 7 February, 2010, 11:43 pm
What exactly is a Sebaceous Cysts? A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. Sebaceous cysts are commonly seen on the scalp, labia, scrotum, chest, and back, but can be found anywhere on the body. A foul odor is also often present in the substance called [...]
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Burning Eyes
By Dr.Kunal at 7 February, 2010, 11:30 pm
Burning eyes is the commonest symptom of dry eyes,affecting about 30% of reading glasses wearers at one time or another. Causes:- Lots of different things can make your eyes burn. Smoke, pollen, or a viral infection such as a cold or the flu can cause eyes to itch, burn, water, and redden. In these cases [...]
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Streptococcal Throat Infection
By Dr.Kunal at 7 February, 2010, 8:40 pm
Acute streptococcal pharyngitis also called as Strep throat, is an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria that causes a sore throat. Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, but it affects people of all ages.Signs and symptoms typically include a fever plus tender and swollen lymph glands (nodes) [...]
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Artificial Pancreas Trials Show Benefits For Kids, Teenagers With Diabetes While Sleeping Overnight
By Dr.Ravi at 7 February, 2010, 6:01 am
In a landmark study in children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes, JDRF-funded researchers at the University of Cambridge showed that using a first-generation artificial pancreas system overnight can lower the risk of low blood sugar emergencies while sleeping, and at the same time improve diabetes control. The trials tested the safety and effectiveness of [...]
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