Medical Science

Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA is the basic template for most living organisms. It is what makes humans individual and distinct or identical twins so similar. However, our own DNA, the human genome, is very complicated and there are many things…
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The so called Philadelphia chromosome is an abnormal nuclear structure present in most cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and to a lesser extent in other types of leukemia, most notably acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). The origin of the term Philadelphia…
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Number 10: Syphilis is as deadly as it is widespread. Worldwide over 12 million people per year are diagnosed with this killer and this number does not count the undiagnosed sufferers. A sexual transmitted disease, or STD, Syphilis can also…
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There are many types of chronic pain disorders that can vary in intensity from uncomfortable to excruciating and debilitating.  Pain that lasts for more than three to six months is generally considered chronic.  Because chronic pain can be long-lasting, there…
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With last year’s H1N1 swine flu outbreak and this season’s whooping cough epidemics, vaccines, and their safety are on everyone’s mind. Should you get a live or killed virus vaccine? What is the difference, and what are the pros and…
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Warts are relatively small growths found on the skin that are caused by a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, according to MedicineNet.  While warts are contagious most do not spread too easily.  Therefore, a person with warts will not necessarily spread…
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The body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a measurement for obesity. It calculates using a person’s height and weight. An adult with a BMI greater than 25 is said to be overweight while an adult with BMI…
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Chronic pain management is currently a divisive health issue due to the opioids used to treat some manifestations of pain. Many doctors and treatment professionals look to the World Health Organization (WHO) for guidance regarding such issues. First developed in…
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Stem cells are a very unique type of cell found in the body.  According to the National Institutes of Health, stem cells are different from other cells in the following two distinct ways.  These cells are unspecialized cells that can…
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The management of chronic pain has been a major public health issue over the last few decades. In April 2010, the Chronic Pain Management Task Force of the American Society of Anesthesiologists published their updated practice guidelines for the management…
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