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Skin (epidermis) anatomy

Skin (epidermis) anatomy

The skin or epidermis is the largest organ in the body. Layers of epidermis (skin) regulate temperature and sensation and create a protective barrier.

22 Dec 2005

Dual Inhibition

Dual Inhibition

Dual inhibition is a cholesterol lowering therapy in which two types of medications (a statin and ezetimibe) are combined to treat hypercholesterolaemia.

20 Dec 2005

Statins

Statins

Statins are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia, in which there are high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood.

15 Dec 2005

LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Lowering

LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Lowering

Low density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering therapies are used to treat high cholesterol levels and reduce the progression of heart disease.

14 Dec 2005

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease is inflammation of the womb, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries, usually due to untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

11 Dec 2005

Cluster headache

Cluster headache

Cluster headaches produce severe pain on one side of the head. Sufferers typically experience a cluster of headaches followed by a period of no headaches.

27 Oct 2005

Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH; pseudotumour cerebri; PTC; idiopathic intracranial hypertension; IIH)

Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH; pseudotumour cerebri; PTC; idiopathic intracranial hypertension; IIH)

Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) is a brain disorder characterised by increased pressure in the skull with no brain abnormalities or apparent cause.

26 Oct 2005

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary motor sensory neuropathy)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary motor sensory neuropathy)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a hereditary neurological condition of the peripheral nervous system. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.

22 Oct 2005

Acute interstitial nephritis

Acute interstitial nephritis

Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is a kidney disorder and an important cause of acute renal failure. It is usually caused by infection or drug use.

17 Oct 2005