Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by damage of dopaminergic neurons located in various parts of brain including the substantia nigra. This lowers the concentration of dopamine in the striatum....

Infection prevention and control is the most important and significant step in the development and maintenance of products in the Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and Food industries. Sterilization and disinfection protect different products...

Retinal vein occlusion is a medical condition where there is a blockage in the retinal veins. This blocks the flow of blood in the retina, which can damage the nerve cells of the eye and result in loss of vision. Retinal vein occlusion can occur...

Nicotine gum is a smoking cessation product that helps smokers to slowly overcome nicotine addiction. Nicotine is released by chewing the gum and is absorbed into the blood stream through the lining of the mouth, which helps smokers to slowly...

A nicotine patch is a smoking cessation product that helps the smokers to slowly reduce their addiction to nicotine. The patch is worn on the skin. It releases stream of nicotine into the blood through the skin. This helps reduce the physical...

Hormone replacement therapy, also known as hormone therapy, is a means of replacing hormones that are no longer being produced by the body. This type of therapy is usually initiated at menopause or may be started while a woman is in the perimenopausal...

Macular edema results from fluid accumulation in the macular region of the retina. Macular edema arises from various etiologies such as diabetes, AMD, and RVO. Macular edema disrupts the central vision due to swelling of the macula. Currently,...

Women experience physiological and emotional issues during different phases of their life cycle due to hormonal changes. Women’s health is especially referred to where reproductive health is involved. According to the Society for Women’s...

Endometriosis is a common female health condition where the endometrial tissue, which is usually found inside the lining of the uterus, appear and grows outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis mostly occurs in the fallopian tubes, ovaries,...

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a condition of the human body leading to the production of abnormal lymphocytes. In normal circumstances, the lymphocytes grow and die. However, in NHL they do not die; instead they grow and further divide. NHL...