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Acquired immune system (B cells and T cells)
The acquired immune system's lymphocytes (T cells and B cells) attack antigens like bacteria and viruses, and create antibodies that prevent re-infection.
31 Jul 2006
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
Variceal bleeding
Medical information about variceal bleeding symptoms variceal bleeding treatment and gastroenterology information about portal hypertension
18 Jul 2006
Skin rashes
A rash is defined as a change in the skin's appearance, which may involve alternations in texture (eg rough or smooth) and/or its colour. The…
15 Jul 2006
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain is a very common medical condition that can either be acute or chronic in nature. Basically it refers to pain that is felt…
12 Jul 2006
Tracking Peanut Allergy Onset in Children
About 20 percent of babies with eczema or milk and egg allergies will develop an allergy to peanuts by age…
07 Jul 2006
Epilepsy drug eases symptoms of inherited disorder that weakens muscles
An epilepsy drug that has been on the market for decades can ease the symptoms of adult sufferers with a…
06 Jul 2006
Scientists tame overactive Cystic Fibrosis protein
A team led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Centre scientists has identified and successfully tamed an overactive protein that plays a…
06 Jul 2006
Localised scleroderma (morphoea)
Localised scleroderma refers to thickening of the skin as a result of connective tissue accumulation. It may cause swelling, plaques or other skin lesions.
30 Jun 2006
