Medical Science

Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that is characterized by progressive destruction of red blood cells or erythrocytes.  The cause to this destruction can be either genetic or acquired.  Three genetic diseases that cause hemolytic anemia will be discussed…
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 Body fluid composition is important because bodies are made of fluid. Water is very important in moving blood to the different organs. Without water, a person dies in just a few days. People can go without food for much longer…
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The renin-angiotensin system’s involvement in cardiovascular regulation makes it a key target for drugs fighting heart disease. The ONTARGET (ONgoing Telmisartan Alone in combination with Ramipril Gobal Endpoint Trial) study findings were published in the April 10, 2008 issue of…
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The size of the fist of you hand, your heart pumps 24 hours a day non-stop to feed your body. Hence it is one of the most vital organs in your body. There are lots of stories and poems that…
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An autopsy is an examination of a body after death to evaluate disease or injury and to determine the cause of death.  There are a number of situations where such a medical examination is required; and others where it is…
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The human circulatory system is a thing of wonder. Blood flows through arteries from the heart to every destination in the body. Veins and capillaries (tiny veins) continue the distribution process until every cell of your body is nourished with…
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Diabetes is a chronic disease entity which if not controlled adequately enough, can lead to many complications. It can affect the nerves, kidneys, eyes and other structures in the body. Apart from these complications, another important aspect would be the…
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One day as you are sitting at your desk working, you notice a pain on the top of your foot. You look down and are shocked to see an ugly bulging vein! Chances are you are familiar with this sight,…
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The heart is an amazing specimen. Without the heart, our body tissues would not get the oxygen exchange and other nutrients required to survive. The heart is responsible for carrying out the job of transporting our blood through our entire…
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There are two main components of the circulatory system. There is the series of tubes, called the vascular system, that carries oxygen and nutrients to all of the trillions of cells that make up the human body. The other component…
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