Hypoplastic right heart syndrome is a type of congenital heart defect that is characterized by the inability of the heart’s right ventricle to grow and develop normally. The underdeveloped right ventricle is not able to hold the right amount of blood that is pumped from the right atrium. The muscle...
Keratin is a type of protein that makes up the skin, hair nails, horns, hooves and teeth. Keratin is composed of certain amino acids that combine together and gives keratin certain characteristics. Depending on the levels of amino acids, keratin can range from being flexible to hard. It can become...
Psyllium husk, also known as isphagula, is the husk of the seeds of the plan plantago psyllium. This plant grows mostly in the Middle East. Psyllium husk has long been popular as one of the best ways of including more dietary fiber in the diet because of its high fiber content, especially when it...
The body is made up of tissues. When these tissues are damaged, the body will immediately try to heal itself and protect itself from infection. It does this by producing scar tissue—new fibers that form a strong shield or barrier against microorganisms. It can develop on the skin or in the internal...
A Mesothelioma lawsuit can be filed by a person who is diagnosed with Mesothelioma. A Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which can be caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a useful material which is used in products such as brake pads, floor tiles and assorted gaskets. Useful as it may seem,...
The early stages of Alzheimers is often marked with a condition called “Sundowners syndrome.” Sundowners syndrome is characterized by marked changes in mood and sleep patterns during the late afternoon and early evening—or, as the name implies, “around sundown.” People will feel very confused...
Sleep is essential to good health. Most people say that lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, loss of concentration, irritability, and a weaker immune system. However, there are some who propose that it is the quality, not the quantity of sleep that matters. They support the “Da Vinci Sleep Schedule”—so...
A personal injury expert witness is a qualified person to testify in a personal injury trial. The witness should have a professional background about the subject at hand. Both the defendant and the plaintiff can call on an expert witness to prove each of their case. However, not anyone can be an...
Myo-inositol is a naturally occurring substance, along with the presence of the PI3K gene may be the "pathway" to preventing lung cancer. In a breakthrough study, researchers found that after taking the readily available dietary supplement, a gene identified as PI3K gets deactivated and slows...
Vaccines have helped save millions of lives by protecting people from once-deadly diseases (examples include smallpox and typhoid). Today, vaccines are regularly administered from infancy, though older children are frequently given “booster shots.” Adults can also be given vaccines, though some...
