Pitting Edema vs. Non-Pitting Edema Edema is a medical term for swelling which occurs when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. When the swollen skin is pressed with a finger and this may leave a pit in the skin, this is called pitting edema. When the swollen area is pressed and it doesn’t leave a pit in … Read more
When you apply pressure to the swollen area and this causes an indentation in the skin, this is called pitting edema. When the swollen area is pressed with a finger and this does not cause an indentation, it is called non-pitting edema. Normal hand (left) and hand with edema (right) Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema This … Read more
Several clinical trials are underway to combat the coronavirus pandemic and one is Plasma Therapy or Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT). Here we will tell you what convalescent plasma therapy is, how plasma therapy works, the history of plasma therapy, and can it be helpful in the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? Convalescent plasma therapy (CPT) uses … Read more
Air pollution is known to cause heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases such as emphysema and is responsible for about seven million premature deaths every year. This underlying health damage means long-standing air pollution in cities is likely to increase the death rate from respiratory infections, such as coronavirus. Long-standing air pollution in cities … Read more
The endocrine system transmits hormones, which perform various functions in the body throughout the day. Any hormone imbalance can affect the various parts and functions of the body. Making simple lifestyle changes can help restore your hormone levels. Here are the top 10 healthy foods that can help keep your hormones healthy and balanced. Making … Read more
Consequences of Serotonin Deficiency If you have low energy, depressed mood, negative thoughts, feel tense and irritable, crave sweets, and have less interest in physical activity, you may have a serotonin deficiency. Serotonin deficiency occurs when your body does not have enough serotonin activity. Serotonin deficiency can cause physical and psychological symptoms. Psychological Consequences of … Read more
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by exaggerated feelings of worry, stress, fear, and nervousness. The major types of anxiety disorders include: generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance-induced anxiety disorder, situational anxiety, selective mutism, and separation anxiety disorder. In this article, we will discuss … Read more
Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia get a significant glimpse into microbiome development in early life; Important new information on bacterial colonization of the infant’s gut. How the gut microbiome develops in the first hours of infancy Researchers Get Important Glimpse into Microbiome Development in Early Life Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia … Read more
The storage of hydrogen and methane can help next-generation clean energy vehicles. These gases are attractive clean energy alternatives to carbon dioxide-producing fossil fuels. Highly porous programmable sponges for clean energy storage. Gas Storage Method can Help Next-Generation Clean Energy Vehicles Researchers at Northwestern University have designed and synthesized new materials with ultra-high porosity and … Read more
According to a report, the untwisting chain of atoms within a plastic polymer improves the ability to conduct electricity. The insight can help speed up the development of wearable power sources for a large number of Internet-of-things (IoT) devices. Untwisting plastics for charging internet-of-things devices. Image Credit: Takenobu Group Untwisting Plastics for Charging Internet of … Read more