Fabry disease is a rare inherited condition characterized by the toxic accumulation of a fatty substance called globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) in the body’s cells. This buildup impairs organ function, especially in the kidneys and heart. The disease is also known as Anderson-Fabry disease, after...
Written byAlyssa Anderson 5 min read Coats’ disease is an eye condition that can eventually lead toblindness. This rare disorder was first described by George Coats in 1908. It’s characterized by problems with the blood vessels in your eye. ...
What is paracetamol / Panadol called in the US? Medically reviewed byLeigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Jan 8, 2025. Official answer byDrugs.com Is Paracetamol the same as Tylenol? Paracetamol is known as acetaminophen in the USA. Acetaminophen relieves mild-to-moderate pain, headache...
Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Aug 19, 2024. A placebo (or dummy pill) is an inert (inactive) substance, typically a tablet, capsule or other dose form that does not contain an active drug ingredient. For example, placebo pills or liquids may contain ...
Serious colonic disease—defined as colon cancer, adenomatous polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease— is found in 15% to 31% of hemodynamically stable patients aged less than 50 years with hematochezia (SOR: B, observational studies).doi:10.1097/01.EBP.0000540348.96285.81T. Anderson...
Diseases caused by trypanosomatids include leishmaniasis (Leishmania spp.), Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi), and sleeping sickness (Trypanosoma brucei) that affect millions of people, especially low-income populations, being classified as neglected tropical diseases. Limitations in the clinical treatment...
Diagnosis of Anderson-Farry disease in childhood. What should we focus on?VP shuntabdominal complicationcomputed tomographyPediatric Research publishes original papers, invited reviews, and commentaries on the etiologies of diseases of children and disorders of development, extending from molecular biology ...
Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Jan 9, 2025. What is the newest weight loss drug?The newest weight loss drug approved by the FDA is Zepbound (tirzepatide), a dual GIP/GLP-1 (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1) agonist...
While cancer is one of the worst, regularly eating the cancer causing foods in our top ten list can also lead to heart disease, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and so much more. What Causes Cancer? Understanding possible causes of cancer comes down to understanding the causes of gene and DNA...
What Is the Future of Agribusiness? Agribusiness will likely evolve because of the effects of climate change. Other changes underway include the rise of genetically modified crops and industry consolidation. The Bottom Line Agribusiness is one of the world's oldest industries, with human agriculture ...