Abstract A complex set of structures that are known to serve a wide range of functions that are important for a sense of equilibrium in the body is called the vestibular system of the body. The vestibular system plays a very important role in a variety of body functions. The coordination of eye movements, the balance of posture, and equilibrium…
ABSTRACT The brain is a command point of the nervous system which enables memory, thoughts, emotions and movements by a complex task that is the highest outcome of biological evolution. Keeping a healthy brain while one’s life is the uppermost goal in running after health and longevity. As we age, the load of neurological disorders and the desire for the…
ABSTRACT Multiple system atrophy is a neurodegenerative disease. Degenerative diseases affect the body’s activities such as balance, movement, breathing and heart functions. This can be genetic so sometimes it can be due to medical conditions such as alcoholism, tumor, or stroke. The various degenerative disorders such as- Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, spinal muscular atrophy. It can be life-threatening conditions. Neural…
ABSTRACT Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder of the human motor system. For many years it has been an interesting topic among scientists because of its severity, and now discovery of causal genes and neurotransmitters attracts many researchers towards itself. Als is dependent on many factors as per new researches suggest such as: clinical presentation, rate of…
Abstract Colles fracture is named after Abraham Colles who described fracture of distal radius for the first time in Dublin at Royal College of Surgeons. It is one of the most common fractures that are presented in the orthopaedics department. This is a fracture at the distal end of the radius at the cortico-cancellous junction (about 2cm from the distal…
Abstract Hereditary motor sensory neuropathy is also known by another name Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. It is an inherited disease which is progressive in nature that causes weakness and numbness of the nerves mostly felt in the legs and then in the arms. Nerve cells parts get deteriorated in Hereditary motor sensory neuropathy (HMSN). As the nerves are damaged the impulses are…
ABSTRACT Oral hygiene is of utmost importance just like other body hygiene and any carelessness shown to maintain it can result in several dental or oral ailments. This write up will be about maintaining oral hygiene in most holistic way, i.e. Ayurvedic way. Yes! You heard it right, Ayurveda along with dealing with diseases and ailments of the body, it…
ABSTRACT Ascites is a medical condition characterized by the building up of the fluid in the abdomen due to certain serious liver diseases. Due to excessive deposition of the fluid, the abdomen swells up leading to many signs and symptoms. A case is of confirmed ascites when the fluid amount reaches more than 25 ml (milliliters). This is the most…
Abstract Human DNA is very complex and it is difficult to understand structure. The DNA structure is like a story and this story is generally termed as the master blueprint for life. Most importantly, DNA is an inheritance that is being passed on to every individual from their parents. Some beautiful lines for DNA also suggest that it is the…
ABSTRACT Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that affects mainly the shoulders and hips causing stiffness and muscle pain. Other parts can also be affected by this disorder like arms and neck. Symptoms usually come abruptly and become worse mainly in the morning. People above the age of 65 are more prone to it while people under 50 years of…