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Innate immune system
The innate immune system includes skin and other barriers which prevent disease entering the body, and inflammatory and other responses which fight disease.
24 Jul 2006
Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
Rectal bleeding, also known as haematochezia, refers to the passage of bright blood (often mixed with clots or stools) via the rectum. Rectal bleeding can…
20 Jul 2006
Steatorrhoea
Steatorrhoea is a symptom of malabsorption syndrmes like coeliac disease. It causes pale, smelly and loose stools with a high fat content.
12 Jul 2006
Omega-3s Are Important for More Than Just Heart Health
If recent news about mercury levels in fish and recommendations about adding this heart-healthy staple to our diet is confusing…
08 Jul 2006
An answer to a medical mystery: why does prolonged IV feeding cause liver damage?
Children who cannot eat on their own because of intestinal failure must rely on parenteral nutrition (PN), an intravenous method…
08 Jul 2006
Progress being made in exploring potential use of stem cells to treat heart disease
Scientists are making headway in exploring the potential future use of stem cells to treat heart disease, according to a…
07 Jul 2006
Baby Girls Born to Mothers Burdened by Stress May be at Increased Risk of Fibromyalgia
Stressful or traumatic events experienced during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the foetus, yet these effects may not become…
27 Jun 2006
Newborn screening can cause unnecessary parental stress
Virtually all babies in the U.S. have their heels pricked soon after birth to get a blood sample for genetic…
27 Jun 2006
Endocrine system
The endocrine system includes the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal and other glands. These glands produce hormones.
26 Jun 2006
