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Atherosclerosis develops when our arteries begin to become narrowed or hardened. In the research article “Assessment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in…
Glioma is a type of tumor that develops in the nervous system, with differences between gliomas that develop in children…
Glutamate is the body’s main excitatory neurotransmitter, stimulating neurons to send signals around the body. In the free-access review article…
The use of biologically-based complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) by patients with long-term health conditions is increasing. In the research…
Some changes in cognitive function are considered to be a normal part of aging, but others can indicate the presence…
Although stroke is more common among the elderly it can happen at any age. In the research article “Risk Factors…
The exact causes of migraine are unknown, but it is thought that migraine attacks develop as a result of abnormal…
The treatment of ulcerative colitis has traditionally focused on the control of symptoms. In the review article “Current and Emerging…
Intravenous immunoglobulin is a treatment product that is used to treat a variety of neurological conditions. In the free access…
The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus. Endometrial cancer occurs when malignant cells grow in the tissue of…
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a long word, but, simply described, it means an itchy scalp. It affects many people to…
Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach affects half of the population worldwide. Common treatments involve combining different types of medicine,…
Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer that is exceedingly rare in children and, as a result, there is no standard…
Vision Complications due to Premature Birth Are Connected with Lower Visual Motor Integration Skills
Children born prematurely are more likely to have problems with their development than those born after a typical length pregnancy….
Acute and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding are common symptoms of a whole range of diseases of the digestive tract. The acute…
Many soft drinks, whether they are sugary or artificially sweetened, are acidic. In the open access research article “Erosive Potential…
Reflux esophagitis is a common condition that is worth taking seriously: Chronic cases are associated with gastrointestinal bleeding, increased cancer…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults, and the incidence is increasing. In the free…
Malnutrition is a very common problem for people who have cancer, even before diagnosis. It can lead to loss of…
Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease that is hard to diagnose and is not well understood. In the open-access…