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GeneralUnderstanding The Ebola virus [Video]
How does Ebola virus attack the body? Good video for better understanding how the Ebola virus attacks human body! How does it take over the body cells as well as other interesting info and statics. You can read more about Ebola virus here or here. Ebola virus latest info on CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
Oct 10, 2015
GeneralGetting old ? here is some interesting facts
Dealing with getting old: Worldwide,it is estimated that by 2020, for the first time in history, the number of people aged 60 years and older will outnumber children younger than 5 years. By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years and older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 841 million today. Eighty percent…
Aug 15, 2015
GeneralRheumatoid arthritis VS osteoarthritis – Differences
Rheumatoid arthritis VS osteoarthritis Feature Rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis Primary Joint Affected metacarpophalangeal distal interphalangeal heberden’s nodes absent frequently present joint characteristic Soft, warm andt ender Hard and Bony Stiffness Worse after resting Worse after effort Laboratory finding Positive Rheumatoid factor . Anti-CCP antibody. Elevated ESR and CRP. Rheumatoid factor negative. Anti-CCP negative antibod. Normal…
Jun 24, 2015
GeneralIs liraglutide able to reduce your weight ?
Today novonordisk , Denmark based drug maker announced the launch of its new drug for weight management. liraglutide is GLP-1 agonist , used for treating type II diabetes , approved today as additive to low calories food + physical activity for managing obese people.
Apr 22, 2015
GeneralKidney stones formation , types , risks & prevention [Video]
Kidney stones formation: An interesting video showing how renal stones “calculi” are formed. The most common types stones formed with risk factors and prevention methods including life style modification and using medication to minimize the risk for surgery.
Apr 17, 2015
GeneralChlorin e6 as eye drops allows night vision
Chlorin e6 (Ce6) improves night vision : Chlorin e6 (Ce6) has been used for treating cancer , it has light amplification properties. science for the masses produced an eye drops containing Ce6 , insulin & saline. The mixture has found to increase the night vision. The solution works with onset of one hour and its effect…
Mar 27, 2015
GeneralConduction system of the Heart & ECG understanding [Video]
An interesting video from Aliliamedicalmedia explaining the conduction system of the heart , you may want to check another tutorial about ECG , Click here
Mar 20, 2015
GeneralMalaria Treatment infographic
Infographic with 3 heads for treatment of Malaria : ACT : Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy. ( Artemisinin Developed resistance ) ITN : Insecticide Treated Bed Net. IRS : Indoor Residual Spraying. More about Malaria, click here.
Mar 16, 2015
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Ebola outbreaks with 99 new cases – FAQ infograhp
In the week of 22 Feb 2015, another 99 cases of deadly Ebola infection ( Ebola hemorrhagic fever ), reported in Africa by 3 countries : Sierra Leone, Guinea & Liberia. Within the healthcare community , 3 health workers had infected with the deadly virus . In these countries , according to WHO reports and statics…
Feb 25, 2015
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15 Minutes Ebola test by Corgenix
Ebola test: This is the first rapid test for Ebola virus , approved today by World Health Organization (WHO). The test is developed by Corgenix Corp. and it is less accurate than PCR tests for Ebola virus but it reaches 90% of accuracy to detect Ebola virus with no electricity and within 15 minutes ,…
Feb 20, 2015
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Anti-malarial drug resistance has been detected in Asia
Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium, spread through the bite of carrier mosquitoes , artemisinin is a drug used in combination with other drugs has demonstrated ability to reduce the number of plasmodium parasites in the blood of the infected person. In Asia , reports of artemisinin resistance have been discovered according…
Feb 20, 2015
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Pharmacology tutorials : Pharmacodynamics [Part 3]
The previous two parts : One , Two and this is the third. Pharmacodynamics : in simple words it means what the drug does to your body, pharmacodynamics explain the drug mechanism of action, the biochemical and physiological changes to the body by the drug , the drug receptor relationship and the effect (action) of…
Jan 31, 2015