Archive for October, 2009

Asherman Syndrome

Asherman Syndrome is an atypical condition that occurs due to the development of uterine adhesions that are classically the outcome of scars that form subsequent to uterine surgery. Asherman Syndrome Causes: In majority of the cases, it is observed in women that have undergone a number of D&C or dilatation and curettage procedures. An acute pelvic infection that has no relation to the surgery might also lead to Asherman syndrome. Intrauterine adhesions might also develop subsequent to having being infected with tuberculosis or schistosomiasis. Such infections are an atypical occurrence in the U.S., and uterine complications like Asherman’s syndrome linked to such infections have even lesser occurrence. Asherman Syndrome Symptoms: Intrauterine adhesions might lead to  [...]

NIDDM – Non-Insulin Dependent DM

NIDDM or Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus constitutes a diverse group of disorders occurring in adults that accounts to an enormous majority of diabetes mellitus cases. It is generally detected among individuals past forty years of age and particularly so in the female gender. NIDDM Causes: The causes include: A level of insulin resistance noted in the peripheral tissues. Irregular insulin production. Genetic pre-disposition is a likely risk aspect. NIDDM Signs & Symptoms: The symptoms include: Recurrent urination or Polyuria. Recurrent thirst or Polydipsia. Exhaustion and weariness. Unremitting skin infections. Hazy or indistinct eyesight. Prickly sensation. The signs comprise of: Being overweight. A family past of adult inception  [...]

Easy Home Cures To Treat Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids are caused due to inflammation in the anal varicose veins. These veins could swell up to such an extent that they exert forceful pushing action leading to rupture and bleeding. Haemorrhoids lead to bleeding from the rectal region, pain, discomfort, irritation, burning sensation, swelling, inflammation and itchiness. Due to this, it becomes difficult to maintain hygiene in the inflamed tissues. Haemorrhoids could be externally or internally located. The external haemorrhoids are noticeable to the naked eyes and appear like soft textured bluish-purple coloured lumpy formations. The internal haemorrhoids are perhaps unnoticeable as they usually cause no pain. Another kind of haemorrhoid is called the prolapsed haemorrhoid, and is a kind of internal haemorrhoid that is observed  [...]

‘Hug’ Hormone For Treating Cystitis

Hug Hormone oxytocin – Potent combatant for cystitis Cystitis treatment just took a revolutionary turn with a whiff of the so-dubbed ‘hug’ hormone –Oxytocin that is being used. Scientists are employing a nasal spray of oxytocin hormone for treating women ailing from interstitial cystitis, or continual bladder wall inflammation. The trial follows the assessment that symptoms mostly subsided considerably in those women that breastfed. The level of oxytocin that is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland is believed to play an imperative role during child delivery. During that time, oxytocin not just stimulates the womb contractions during labour, but additionally educes milk production as the child starts suckling. During the course of the trial conducted at the University of  [...]

The Miracle Golden Gun – The Celeb-Touted Procedure

A novel 10-minute long, non-invasive facelift procedure seems the viable alternative to those who would rather not go under the knife. Dr. Maurice Dray, a French dermatologist and the brainchild behind this facelift employs jabs that are made of synthetic chemicals known as BTCPs or biphasic tricalcium phosphates for restructuring the jaw bone by encouraging more collagen production by the skin. Collagen is the connective tissue responsible for maintaining the tautness of the skin. BTCPs are widely employed in enamelware, dental powders, and therapeutically as gastric antacids or calcium supplements. In the facelift procedure, the BTCP’s come in the form of micro-materials present in suspended form in a hyaluronic acid gel. The Hyalouronic acid is a substance present in the body that  [...]

The Radical Novel Laser – No More Irksome Dental Drilling Sessions

A laser employing a pain-free shaft of light for treating tooth decay is the latest innovatory technology that would eventually make dental drilling sessions obsolete and would do away with the need of anesthesia for numbing pain. It also claims to be useful for sterilizing infection, trimming gums and curing sensitivity felt in the tooth. Dubbed as ‘The Waterlase MD Turbo’, this laser is set to raise the pace of several dental practices. Lasers have been employed in certain areas of dentistry for some years, though they failed to be swift enough to substitute the drill. However, all this seems to be taking a revolutionary turn with the discovery of a kind of laser that could be utilized for removal of tooth decay and preparing cavities and crowns. Being gentle, accurate and zilch  [...]

Drug That Puts A Final Stop On Menstrual Pain

Amongst countless women, menstrual pains are an unavoidable feature of their daily existence. However, now women do not need to valiantly face up to the excruciating pains anymore, as researchers have unravelled a wonder pill that would finally put a halt on period discomfort and pain. The drug’s USP is that it is intended to deal with the cause of stomach cramps that tends to incapacitate many women, instead of merely treating the symptoms. The brainchild behind this advancement, Dr. Jim Philips, from Vantia Therapeutics, Southampton states that Dysmenorrhoea or painful periods is known to have a major bearing on scores of women and there is dearth of any form of targeted treatment for treating this misery. Dr. Phillips further added that this is a major breakthrough as there is  [...]

HypnoBirthing – Could It Allay Labour Pains?

It finally appears that the prayers of scores of would-be-mothers have finally been answered. The promising novel credence system dubbed ‘HynoBirthing’ avers to not only majorly assuage labour pain, but also aids in inducing such a state of serenity that women in fact welcome every arriving contraction. HypnoBirthing also backs the fact that the greater the amount of scepticism one feels about this technique, the more likely one would be to garner benefits from it. Ardent fans who vouch for HypnoBirthing assure that it could also lower the requirement of any form of technological aid; thus appreciably curtailing labour; encouraging breech-placed foetuses to attain the appropriate position; and also assist in postnatal recuperation. Banishing the panic-anxiety-pain vicious cycle HypnoBirthing  [...]

Kochumba – The Potent Hit Drink Among Weightwatchers

Outline Tea has been a daily consumption drink by scores of individuals as a means to relax and warming up the system during nippy days. Kochumba is a form of tea that has its origins centuries ago and its preliminary use was first noted in Eastern Asia. Though there are certain batches of individuals that totally vouch by the myriad of benefits of this herbal drink, the decree is still on, in regards to its efficacy. Benefits During the initial part of the nineteenth century, Kochumba tea was employed for fortifying the body to effectually combat illness and bolstering immunity levels. In current times, adherents utilise it for enhancing the functioning of the liver, promoting improved digestion and averting cancer. Traits The Kochumba quite frequently is indicated as a mushroom,  [...]

Oralift – A Plastic Mouth Guard To Reverse A Decade Of Aging

The latest in-thing to hoodwink aging is now obtainable just a dentist’s appointment away. Though the dentist’s chair is not a location one would generally correlate with anti-ageing treatments. However, the brainchild of this unequivocally de-glam smallish plastic mouth piece dubbed ‘Oralift’, Dr. Nick Mohindra, a dentist based in London professes that this rather plain-looking item has the capacity to bring about a total re-sculpting of the face, making it more youthful and striking along with plumping the cheeks, making the lips appear more full, attractive and wider. Oralift could also enhance the appearance of small-set eyes, banish the hollow spots underneath them and lead to tightening of the jawline, softening the lines and creases that lie in area between the nose and the  [...]