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Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers are skin injuries that occur when one position is held for too long. It is most common in elderly, wheelchair- or bed-bound people.

23 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

Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)

Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)

Hypercholesterolemia is defined as elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to coronary heart disease and other conditions.

14 Jul 2004

Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

Brittle bone disorder or osteogenesis imperfecta is actually a connective tissue disorder, resulting from the defective synthesis of type 1 collagen.

14 Dec 2003

Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)

Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)

Acid reflux is also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or heartburn. Reflux of food and gastric acid into the oesophagus causes inflammation.

18 Sep 2003