What Is Binge Eating Disorder (BED)?
About Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by frequent and recurrent binge eating episodes with associated negative psychological and social problems, but without subsequent purging episodes (e.g. vomiting). BED is a recently described condition, which was required to distinguish binge eating similar to that seen in bulimia nervosa […]
What Is Binder Syndrome?
About Binder Syndrome Binder syndrome is a rare congenital disease affecting the face. Also called nasomaxillary hypoplasia or maxilla-facial dysplasia, the condition results in undergrowth of the central face and may include elements of the nose and upper jaw. The primary physical characteristic of Binder Syndrome is a flat, underdeveloped midface (midfacial hypoplasia) and flattened […]
What Is Bilirubin Encephalopathy?
About Bilirubin Encephalopathy Causes. Expand Section. Bilirubin encephalopathy (BE) is caused by very high levels of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is created as the body gets rid of old red blood cells. High levels of bilirubin in the body can cause the skin to look yellow (jaundice), The toxic effects of bilirubin […]
What Is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)?
About Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a progressive disease of the liver caused by a buildup of bile within the liver (cholestasis) that results in damage to the small bile ducts that drain bile from the liver. Over time, this pressure build-up destroys the bile ducts leading to liver cell damage. […]
Bilateral Temporal Lobe Hyperintensity (BTH)?
About Bilateral Temporal Lobe Hyperintensity (BTH) & Bilateral Temporal Lobe Disorder Bilateral temporal lobe hyperintensity (BTH) is a commonly encountered MRI finding in a wide spectrum of clinical conditions and often poses a diagnostic challenge to the radiologist. The purpose of this paper is to elucidate several diseases that manifest as BTH on MRI, based […]
Bilateral Right Sidedness Sequence
About Right Sidedness Sequence Right atrial isomerism is a severe complex congenital heart defect resulting from embryonic disruption of proper left-right axis determination. RAI is usually characterized by complete atrioventricular septal defect with a common atrium and univentricular AV connection, total anomalous pulmonary drainage, and transposition or malposition of the great arteries. Affected individuals present […]
Bancroftian Filariasis
Bancroftian Filariasis Wuchereria bancrofti is a human parasitic roundworm that is the major cause of lymphatic filariasis. It is one of the three parasitic worms, together with Brugia malayi and B. timori, that infect the lymphatic system to cause lymphatic filariasis. These filarial worms are spread by a variety of mosquito vector species. W. bancrofti […]
Acetylcholine: Function, Brain Role, Memory, Deficiency & How to Increase It
Acetylcholine: Function, Brain Role, Memory, Deficiency & How to Increase It Learn what acetylcholine is, how it supports memory, learning, muscle control, and the nervous system. Understand symptoms of low acetylcholine and natural ways to improve cognitive health. Acetylcholine (ACh): Overview Acetylcholine is one of the most important neurotransmitters in the human body. It transmits […]
ACE Inhibitors: Uses, Mechanism, Benefits, Side Effects & Drug List Explained
ACE Inhibitors: Uses, Mechanism, Benefits, Side Effects & Drug List Explained What Are ACE Inhibitors? ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors) are a class of medications used to lower high blood pressure, treat heart failure, and protect kidney function, especially in people with diabetes and hypertension. These drugs work by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I […]
What Is Herceptin? (Trastuzumab)
Herceptin is the brand name of a medicine called trastuzumab. It’s used to treat some types of breast cancer, oesophageal cancer and stomach cancer. Herceptin (chemical name: trastuzumab) can be an effective treatment both before and after surgery for people with HER2-positive breast cancer. It has also been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence […]
What Is Lantus? (insulin glargine)
What is Lantus? Lantus is the brand name of insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin used to treat adults and children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and adults with type 2 diabetes mellitusto control high blood sugar. Lantus replaces the insulin that your body no longer produces. Insulin is a natural substance that allows your body to convert dietary […]
What Is Prevnar 13? Uses, Side Effects, Interactions
What is Prevnar 13? Prevnar 13 vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by pneumococcal bacteria. Prevnar 13 contains 13 different types of pneumococcal bacteria. Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses and inner ear. It can also infect the lungs, blood, and brain, and these […]