Archive for the 'Infectious Diseases' Category

 Research Defines Molecular On-off Switches for Cancer and Autoimmunity

Scientists from the Institute for Advanced Studies in New Jersey are examining how oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes handle cellular stress, and said that each of these opposing systems could be potent drug targets in the effort to stop cancer. In addition, their hypothesis provides new insights into what contributes to immunological disorders such as chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases



 Guatemala Slams US Confession Over Study on Sex Diseases

Guatemalans on Saturday slammed a US confession that it led a 1940s study in the Central American country in which hundreds of people were deliberately infected with sexually transmitted diseases. “No matter how much of a superpower it is, the United States cannot do this kind of experimentation,” Nery Rodenas, the chief of the human rights office at the archbishop of Guatemala’s office, told reporters. “They used Guatemalans as lab rats



 Scarless Brain Surgery Safe and Effective Option for Treating Patients

Surgeons have suggested that transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) is a safe and effective option for treating a variety of advanced brain diseases and traumatic injuries.



 Irregular Menstruation Natural Treatment – You Can Treat Irregular Menstruation

If you are looking for irregular menstruation natural treatment, look no further but herbal treatment. This is because herbs have become an increasingly popular as natural therapy for common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including cramps and bloating



 VA Extends Coverage for Gulf War Veterans

Veterans of the Gulf War as well as current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan now have a smoother path toward receiving health care benefits and disability compensation for nine diseases associated with their military service, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced Sept. 29.



 Human Anatomy – Achilles Tendon

Named after the eponymous Greek hero, the Achilles tendon bridges the calcaneus (heel bone) and the gastrocnemius and soleus (calf muscles). It is the body’s strongest and biggest tendon, a ring of fibrous tissue that, in essence, lets you stand on your toes whenever you move. Also known as the calcaneal tendon, the Achilles tendon draws the heel bone once the calf muscles flex.



 Kind of Ayurvedics Massage Therapies For Different Diseases

… disorders of urinary tract and several more Of these diseases are easily get cured by ayurveda massage therapies and exercises In India you may realize number of ayurveda massage centers that offers numerous types of massage therapy …



 How to Cope With Arthritis of the Knees

The most common diseases among the hundred types of Arthritis are: Osteoarthritis, Rhumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Lupus and Scleroderma. There are no known causes identified, except that some are genetic, some due to Auto-immunity and others – injuries to the joints. Symptoms:- Usually accompanied by stiffness, pain, swelling and tenderness of joints, inflammation and eventually deformities.



 Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

A lot of us must have suffered from conjunctivitis in our childhood. Your eyes turn pink and you are supposed to wear glasses and avoid the sun. Unfortunately, unlike chicken pox this is not a one time disease; this can catch you more than once.



 Garden Plants – Uncover The Healing Properties Of Them (Part 2)

Garden plants can be used not only to flavor your food, but also to deal with various health problems. The article reveals the biologically active substances these plants contain, as well as the healing properties of them and ways you can use the garden plants when treating various diseases.