Archive for May, 2014
A monkey study shows that worm therapy could help ease colitis
Date: May 30th, 2014
Crohn’s disease and colitis are medical conditions that have really become increasing common in recent days but there seems to be hope in the tunnel. The parasitic microscopic pig worm eggs seem to be the answer to these conditions and while the treatment might sound unsavory, it could be the much-awaited treatment. In the study, which by the way even the BLS healthcare provider trainee should follow, 5 young rhesus monkeys which had been diagnosed to be suffering from idiopathic chronic diarrhea showed their symptoms greatly relieved after worm treatment was administered to them. This resulted in their gut being heath and considerably reduced inflammation of their colon or large intestine.
Drug shows effectiveness against fragile X syndrome
Date: May 29th, 2014
About Fragile X syndrome
Fragile X syndrome refers to a typical genetic condition that is associated with mental retardation or intellectual impairment and to some extent, autism. The medication is still being studied by the scientists and a new research has been launched to ascertain if it can help those with autism improve their social withdraw.
Quick action is crucial for survival in sudden cardiac arrest
Date: May 26th, 2014
Even though sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most serious epidemic proportions in the world, most sudden cardiac deaths can be prevented with prompt CPR initiation and a quick automated external defibrillator. The heart tends to beat abnormally during a cardiac arrest and it is unable to pump blood to vital body tissues, including the brain.
How to deal with Nasty medical professionals when seeking treatment
Date: May 23rd, 2014
For any person who has been ill for a couple of years, chances are high that they have had to deal with some medical professionals who might have been either obnoxious or rude. There is that one or perhaps two doctors who you feel has mistreated you in some way by attending to you either negligently or rudely.