Swine flu (also known as pig influenza) is a respiratory infection caused by a subtype of Influenza A virus known as H1N1. It is so called because it affected human population via live pigs in the USA...
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Pathophysiology: Urolithiasis, commonly known as the kidney stone disease occurs when a solid piece of material (stone) is formed along the urinary tract. These solids are generally formed when there ...
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a cancer of the rectum, the final section of the large intestine. Like any other type of cancer, its exact causes are vaguely understood yet some common risk factors include...
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Mumbai University Researchers suggests an Artificial Sweetener could also be an Anti-Glycating Agent
Sugar or glucose is the most important fuel of the human body. It undergoes numerous biochemical reactions at various levels to steadily serve its purpose as the energy provider. These reactions are c
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The Disease: Cirrhosis of liver or hepatic cirrhosis refers to the diseased or damaged liver. Hepatitis and Alcohol abuse is the commonest cause. Liver cirrhosis symptoms include fatigue, weakness, j...
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Since the discovery of the vaccine for smallpox by Edward Jenner back in 1796, vaccination has been perceived as a boon in tackling infectious diseases. So why are we hearing in the media that vac...
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Melanocytes insert granules of melanin into specialized cellular vesicles called melanosomes which are then transferred into the keratinocyte cells of the human epidermis. Melanin production often res...
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Organs-on-a-chip (OOC) is a 3-D microfluidic cell culture chip which mimics or replicates the physiological response of actual organs or organ systems of the human body. Some organs that have been...
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