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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

Friedreich's ataxia

Friedreich's ataxia

Friedreich's ataxia is a genetic disorder of the central nervous system which causes heart disease but does not affect intellectual ability.

24 Oct 2005

Hypersensitivity reaction type IV

Hypersensitivity reaction type IV

Hypersensitivity reaction type IV is an allergic reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis) that occurs due to overactivity of immune cells called T lymphocytes.

12 Oct 2005

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart. It results in heart failure, heart attack and/or unstable angina.

04 Oct 2005

Prehypertension

Prehypertension

Prehypertension refers to systolic blood pressure of 120 to 139 mm Hg or a diastolic BP of 80 to 89 mm Hg. It may progress…

04 Sep 2005

Preventing Cancer – Overweight and Obesity

Preventing Cancer – Overweight and Obesity

Preventing Cancer, Obesity: The Cancer Council considers Obesity as a factor in increasing the risk of cancer. Obesity is now the Second leading cause of…

12 Jul 2005

Dysuria (and Urine Frequency)

Dysuria (and Urine Frequency)

Dysuria causes painful urination and, like frequent urination (overactive bladder), may be a symptom of bladder infection or disease.

14 Apr 2005

Nocturia (increased need to urinate at night)

Nocturia (increased need to urinate at night)

Nocturia refers to frequent urination at night and might be caused by excessive fluid intake, or be a sign of diabetes or heart disease.

14 Apr 2005