Disease-information
Cefuroxime is the 2nd
generation cephalosporin group of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic. Clavulanic acid is
naturally occurring potent inhibitor of β-lactamase. It is a “suicidal
inhibitor” of β-lactamases produced by a wide range of Gram positive and Gram
negative micro-organisms.β-lactamase mediated resistance is the most common mechanism...
This is a summary of the American
Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Epilepsy Society (AES).For an adult with a first
seizure, the risk of a recurrence poses major concerns and raises the question
of whether immediate Anti-epileptic Drug (AED) treatment is advisable.Risk of Seizure RecurrenceQ1: For the adult who presents with an unprovoked...
Probiotics contain
microorganisms, most of which are bacteria similar to the beneficial bacteria
that occur naturally in the human gut. Probiotics have an important role in the
maintenance of immunologic equilibrium in the gastrointestinal tract through
the direct interaction with immune cells.
Probiotics are safe for infants,
children,...
Probiotics are living non-pathogenic microorganisms, which
when given in sufficient amounts should be
beneficial to host by improving its microbial balance in gut and participate in
the metabolism.Probiotics uses are common and recommended in different text books.Find out below beneficial effects of probiotics and what are covered in Medical Te...
Woman successfully treated for
depression with electrical brain implant.Deep brain stimulation is a
promising treatment for neuropsychiatric conditions such as major depression.
It could be optimized by identifying neural biomarkers that trigger therapy
selectively when symptom severity is elevated. An electrical implant that sits in the skull...
Woman successfully treated for
depression with electrical brain implant.Deep brain stimulation is a
promising treatment for neuropsychiatric conditions such as major depression.
It could be optimized by identifying neural biomarkers that trigger therapy
selectively when symptom severity is elevated. An electrical implant that sits in the skull...
Heartburn is a cardinal symptom
of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is among the most common patient
complaints.
Chronic GERD can cause heart
burn, ulcers, scarring, and inflammation in the esophagus. It can also change
cells that line the esophagus. This is known as Barrett's esophagus and it
increases the risk of developi...
Treatment should be tailored to a
specific diagnosis. A treatment plan for a diagnosis of depression and an
anxiety disorder should be designed to help a person manage and reduce the
symptoms of both disorders, often at the same time. RemoveAvailable Brand
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is a common condition, with multifactorial pathogenesis, affecting up to
40% of the population. Obesity is also common. Obesity and GERD are clearly
related, both from a prevalence and causality association.
GERD symptoms increase in
severity when people gain weight. Obese patients tend to have more se...
What is restless legs
syndrome?Restless legs syndrome (RLS),
also called Willis-Ekbom Disease is a common neurological condition, causes
unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to
move them.
RLS is classified as a sleep
disorder since the symptoms are triggered by resting and attempting to sleep,
a...
Osteoarthritis is a disease resulting
from wear and tear on joints over time, whereas Rheumatoid arthritis is an
autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks joint tissues. RemoveAvailable Brand
Esomeprazole is the first proton
pump inhibitor to be developed as an optical isomer for the treatment of
acid-related diseases. One-week triple therapy with esomeprazole provides
effective eradication of Helicobacter pylori in duodenal ulcer disease.Study Design:Study compared the efficacy of
both esomeprazole and omeprazole, in combination wi...
