Inflammatory diseases
Inflammation is characterized by an influx of leukocytes into a site of infection or tissue distress which is directed by a cascade of biochemical and cell adhesion events. Inflammation is…
Macular degeneration
The term "macular degeneration-related disorder" refers to any of a number of conditions in which the retinal maculal degenerates or becomes dysfunctional as a consequence of decreased growth of cells…
Eye diseases
Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Flaum Eye Institute Definitions: Retina: the layer of nerve cells lining the back wall inside the eye that senses light. The retina communicates with your brain to…
Treatment strategies
A staggering number of people (over 15%) of the population suffer from hearing loss. the prevalence increases with age, with half the population over the age of 60 experiencing hearing…
Ear diseases
Related Links: Action on Hearing Loss Common Ear Disorders When a foregin antigen enters the inner ear, it is first processed by immunocompetent cells which reside in and…
Diabetes
Links of interest: American Diabetes Association Introduction/Definitions: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US and can lead to renal disease (nepthropathy), micro vascular problems,…
Biomarkers
Numerous epidemiologic studies have evaluated several inflammatory markers, including C-reactive protein, various cytokines, adhesion molecules, and white blood cell (WBC) count for their clinical usefulness in predicting risk of cardiovascular…
Treatment for CVD
FDA statin drugs Angioplasty: Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a widely used and effective method to restor coronary flow in patients with symptomatic cornary artery disease. Statins: Stations are…
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction (MI): MI is the most common cause of mortality in developed countries. It is a multifactorial disease that involves atherogenesis, thrombus formuation and propagation. Thrombosis can result in…
Artherosclerosis
See also Lipoproteins in Biochemistry Links of interest Vascular Research Foundation Introduction: Arherosclerosis (also known as arterioslerotic vascular disease or ASVD) is an inflammatory disease characterized by intense immunological activity. It…