Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, which is non-saccharide in source. It is used as a sugar substitute in some beverages and foods. Aspartame is specifically a methylester derived from aspartic acid. It was first developed in 1965. It was sold…
Vitamin B12 or known as cyanocobalamin or cobalamin is a type of B vitamins, which is water soluble. Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient used in the normal functioning of the nervous system especially the brain as well as the…
What is Pemphigus Vulgaris? Pemphigus vulgaris is a dermatological problem, specifically an autoimmune blistering disease. It is commonly manifested by the appearance of blisters of different sizes on skin and mucous membranes. It came from the Greek words pemphix meaning…
What are Flea Bites? A flee is a brown bug with a shell that is hard. It is small blood sucking insect. It feeds most often on animals but it can also bite humans. Fleas, are wingless creature, have claws…
CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure involves the continuous positive pressure in the lungs. The positive pressure is given at constant flow to generate positive pressure in the lungs and keep the airways open. In the use of CPAP, patients…
Guarana is an herb belonging to the maple family. Guarana is used as a dietary supplement, which is twice as potent as coffee in yielding stimulation. However, since guarana also contains twice the amount of caffeine in coffee, it also…
Terbinafine is an antifungal medication. It is a synthetic allylamine medication that is highly lipophilic or binds to lipids. It accumulates in the fatty tissues, nails and skin where fungus are usually found. Terbinafine works by stopping the growth of…
What is Oculogyris Crisis? Oculogyric Crisis is the most known reversible involuntary reactions that involve the eyes. Oculogyric Crisis is an event where there is a sudden spasm or twisting of the eye muscles wherein it makes the eyeball stay…
What is Koilonychia? Koilonychia, the opposite of clubbing, is a condition of the person’s nails which has a characteristic of flat or depression of the convexity of the person’s nails. It is most often associated with the disease condition particularly…
Human Eye is a sense organ, small ball in size that allows vision and light perception. Vitreous humour is a transparent jelly like substances that occupies the space between retina and the lens of the Eye. This clear gel substance…