Diseases and Conditions Archive
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![A new study published in the journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, states that the rate of chronic pancreatitis (CP) caused due to alcohol [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "All Chronic Pancreatitis Cases Are Alcohol-Induced: A Myth!!!")
All Chronic Pancreatitis Cases Are Alcohol-Induced: A Myth!!!
Posted on March 14, 2011 | No CommentsA new study published in the journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, states that the rate of chronic pancreatitis (CP) caused due to alcohol [...] -
Good Diet Can Fight Against Alzheimer-Related Genes
Posted on February 17, 2011 | No CommentsAbout 5 million Americans are affected by the Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists believe that five molecules cause or affect this condition. The potency of the molecules depends upon the environmental factors [...] -
![According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, Avastin, the cancer drug, can help in preventing blindness in premature babies. Around 50,000 people are blind because [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/StevieWonder.jpg "Cancer Drug Might be the Answer to Blindness Among Premature Babies")
Cancer Drug Might be the Answer to Blindness Among Premature Babies
Posted on February 17, 2011 | No CommentsAccording to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, Avastin, the cancer drug, can help in preventing blindness in premature babies. Around 50,000 people are blind because [...] -
Impaired Brain Insulin Function Might Initiate or Worsen Diabetes
Posted on February 17, 2011 | No CommentsAccording to a research conducted at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the improper insulin action of the brain might cause unrestrained lipolysis which initiates or worsens the Type 2 [...] -
Zinc Supplements Can Reduce Common Cold Symptoms
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsA review published in the The Cochrane Library, zinc supplements can bring down the duration and the severity of the illness caused due to the common cold. Common cold accounts [...] -
What is Niemann-Pick Disease – Symptoms and Treatment
Posted on November 8, 2010 | No CommentsNiemann-Pick disease is a group of metabolic disorders caused when fat in excess measures is collected in the organs like the spleen, liver, lungs, bone marrow, and brain. It is [...] -
What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome?
Posted on November 4, 2010 | No CommentsCreutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome is a rare incurable brain disease. It affects one in every million people. It generally affects people above the age of 60 years. The person survives not more [...] -
What is Budd-Chairi Syndrome?
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsWhen clotting takes place in the vessels which carry de-oxygenated blood from liver to the heart, a condition called Budd-chairi syndrome occurs. This is the cause in 75 percent diagnosed [...] -
![According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Adie syndrome is believed to be caused by viral or bacterial infection in the portion of the brain which [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/800px-Dilated_pupil.gk.jpg "Adie Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment")
Adie Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Posted on November 2, 2010 | No CommentsAccording to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Adie syndrome is believed to be caused by viral or bacterial infection in the portion of the brain which [...] -
What is Bloom Syndrome?
Posted on November 1, 2010 | No CommentsOne third of the people in central and e astern European belonging to the Ashkenazi Jewish descent suffer from a rare genetic disorder known as Bloom syndrome. Dermatologist Dr. David [...] -
![Blood cancer is a type of cancer ailment which either affects the blood or the bone marrow (spongy central section of bones). It involves abnormal production of blood cells. 90 [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Acute_leukemia-ALL.jpg "Blood Cancer Treatment")
Blood Cancer Treatment
Posted on September 25, 2010 | 27 CommentsBlood cancer is a type of cancer ailment which either affects the blood or the bone marrow (spongy central section of bones). It involves abnormal production of blood cells. 90 [...] -
![There are four types of blood cancer depending upon the course of the disease and the origin of the affected blood cells. The former criterion classifies the types into either [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/740px-Symptoms_of_leukemia.png "Types of Blood Cancer")
Types of Blood Cancer
Posted on August 26, 2010 | 24 CommentsThere are four types of blood cancer depending upon the course of the disease and the origin of the affected blood cells. The former criterion classifies the types into either [...] -
Cholera – Treatment, Prevention and Home Remedies for Cholera
Posted on August 19, 2010 | 1 CommentCholera is an acute disease that is caused by an infection to the intestine. This is caused by a bacterium Vibrio Cholerae where a person can suffer from mild to [...] -
Bedsores – Treatment of Bedsores
Posted on August 19, 2010 | No CommentsBedsores also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers are those areas of damaged skin and tissue that happens as a result of prolonged pressure that results in cutting off [...] -
Cholera – Causes and Symptoms of Cholera
Posted on August 19, 2010 | No CommentsCholera is a word derived from Greek term “Khole” which means “flow of bile”. The Latin meaning for this term is “bilious diarrhoea”. Cholera is an acute infection of [...] -
Types of Immune System Cells
Posted on August 13, 2010 | No CommentsThe cells of the immune system in the human body are called as white blood cells, which is also known as Leukocytes. These cells are often differentiated as two [...] -
Cushing syndrome – Causes and Symptoms of Cushing syndrome
Posted on August 13, 2010 | No CommentsCushing syndrome is a disorder that is caused mainly by the hormonal imbalance. This is caused by the prolonged exposure of the body to high levels of the hormone cortisol. [...] -
Atopic Dermaitis – Treatment, Prevention and Home Remedies for Atopic Dermaitis
Posted on August 13, 2010 | No CommentsAtopic Dermaitis is also called eczema which is the itchy inflammation of the skin which is a chronic condition. This is usually accompanied by hay fever or asthma. This condition [...] -
Atopic Dermatitis – Causes and Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsAtopic Dermatitis is a common disorder of the skin that is long lasting and affects a large population. This is a form of eczema and occurs like a skin allergy [...] -
Bed Sores – Causes and Symptoms of Bed Sores
Posted on August 11, 2010 | No CommentsBed Sores are ulcers that occur on those areas that are extended to extreme pressure for long periods of time. This pressure can be a result of lying in bed [...] -
Chronic Sinusitis – Prevention and Home Remedies for Chronic Sinusitis
Posted on August 11, 2010 | No CommentsSinusitis is the inflammation of nasal sinuses and is a result of bacterial or viral infection. It can also be a result of allergic reactions or response to certain environmental [...] -
Chronic Sinusitis – Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis
Posted on August 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsChronic sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinus passages which can occur due to infection, autoimmune disorders or allergic reactions. In the United States, the total prevalence of this disorder [...] -
Bad Breath – Home Remedies for Bad Breath
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsBad breath is mainly caused by odor producing bacteria from the mouth. There are many foods like onion and garlic that are responsible for bad breath.This happens mainly when bacteria [...] -
Bad Breath – Prevention of Bad Breath
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsBad breath can be very embarrassing and can cause anxiety. It is the bad smell that is given out of the mouth as a result of many illness like diabetes [...] -
Bad Breath – Treatment of Bad Breath
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsBad Breath, bad odor or halitosis are terms that describe an unpleasant odor when the breath is exhaled. It is a very embarrassing condition and can cause problems in the [...]
