http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical.aspxenCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30414.1743)http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17535.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 02:56:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17535Genetics56Methylmalonic acidemia can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12 and a mutation in the MUT gene, which can lead to the build up of methylmalonic acid in the blood. Early treatment is needed to help avoid life-threatening complications. Individuals who are born with the disorder methylmalonic acidemia can develop serious complications early on in...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17515.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 01:24:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17515TrixxieAs more and more Americans are being diagnosed with varying forms of skin cancer, the need for clinical terminology definition is becoming more important. These are the facts you need to know about skin cancer. Too many people are receiving diagnosis of skin cancer that they do not understand, either assuming that a serious condition is routine or ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17512.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 01:12:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17512TrixxieEpstein Barr’s Disease is a chronic fatigue syndrome, often misdiagnosed or dismissed by many in the medical community as common stress. These are the facts you need to know about Epstein Barr's Disease. Epstein Barr’s Disease is characterized by long bouts of debilitating exhaustion, general body aches and severe susceptibility to infection, Epste...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17508.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 01:03:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17508TrixxieFacts and tips on what is diverticular disease and how to find relief from this condition. Sufferers of Diverticulitis condition are typically unaware that they have the disease until a sudden attack of severe abdominal pain and diarrhea accompanied by an alarming amount of blood sends them to the emergency room. After the initial anxiety of concer...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17498.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:31:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17498TrixxieBy making a few dietary changes, you can help to improve your cholesterol. While there are medications on the market, available by prescription, to aid in the reduction of cholesterol levels, most of these medications have long-term negative effects on the liver and other systems in the body. The safest and easiest way to control overall cholestero...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17490.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:02:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17490TrixxieThere are several simple lifestyle changes people can make to help prevent cancer. It seems as though the number of cases of cancer, in many forms, is increasing, so too are the medical advances in the areas of prevention. As medical science learns more about the causes of various cancers, we are no longer relegated to mere “hoping” that we are nev...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17479.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 23:10:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17479Genetics56Patients with this disorder can become very ill during the neonatal period can even be fatal. This condition is caused by a defect in the enzyme electron transfer flavenoid (ETF) or electron transfer flavenoid dehydrogenase. References Gregersen Kolvraa, Hobolth Christensen. “ In Vitro fibroblast studies in a patient with C6-C10-dicarboxylic acidur...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17478.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 23:10:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17478Genetics56Patients with this disorder can become very ill during the neonatal period can even be fatal. This condition is caused by a defect in the enzyme electron transfer flavenoid (ETF) or electron transfer flavenoid dehydrogenase. Page 1 of 6 The study of deficiencies in the medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) began in 1982 ( Gregersen 1982 ). Dur...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17477.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 23:10:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17477Genetics56Patients with this disorder can become very ill during the neonatal period can even be fatal. This condition is caused by a defect in the enzyme electron transfer flavenoid (ETF) or electron transfer flavenoid dehydrogenase. Page 2 of 6 If the transporter is deficient, an inborn error of metabolism can occur. Moreover, the esterification of carniti...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17476.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 23:10:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17476Genetics56Patients with this disorder can become very ill during the neonatal period can even be fatal. This condition is caused by a defect in the enzyme electron transfer flavenoid (ETF) or electron transfer flavenoid dehydrogenase. Page 3 of 6 Coenzyme Q receives its elections from a reduced ETF because the ETF has an alpha and beta subunit and the QO loc...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17475.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 23:10:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17475Genetics56Patients with this disorder can become very ill during the neonatal period can even be fatal. This condition is caused by a defect in the enzyme electron transfer flavenoid (ETF) or electron transfer flavenoid dehydrogenase. Page 4 of 6. Mutations that lead to the more clinical severe presentation is in the alpha subunit that is a result of a subst...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17474.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 23:10:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17474Genetics56Patients with this disorder can become very ill during the neonatal period can even be fatal. This condition is caused by a defect in the enzyme electron transfer flavenoid (ETF) or electron transfer flavenoid dehydrogenase. References Amendt BA, Rhead WJ. The multiple acyl coenzyme A dehydrogenation disorders glutaric aciduria type II and ethylmal...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17466.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 22:57:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17466TrixxieChecking your blood pressure can help you manage your health. As a high blood pressure sufferer, regular BP monitoring at home can be a useful tool in the continued managing of your condition. By monitoring and recording your blood pressure several times a day, your doctor can see if your blood pressure medication is working steadily, or if there a...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17464.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 22:50:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17464TrixxieCan a test designed to help diagnose cancer early also have risk of causing cancer? As recommended by the medical community, a bi-annual mammography for women ages 39 to 50, and an annual mammography after age 50, is intended to increase the likelihood of early detection of breast cancer. The recommended frequency of mammogram is increased for pati...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17456.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 21:50:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17456lzaykoskiAdvantages of Human Genome Project are many. Do you know how the Human Genome Project might benefit you? Find out inside. With the fast developments in genome science, the Human Genome Project is considered an important project that allows for the discovery of disease-carrying genes. The main advantage of this project is that it allows the scientis...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17452.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 21:23:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17452NirvanagrewalThe medical name for ulcers of the intestine is ulcerative colitis. This involves inflammation of the large intestine, resulting in bloody stools with pus and mucus. Let us see how the disease starts and how we can help a patient with ulcerative colitis. The Cause of Ulcerative Colitis The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. It may occur due to...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17443.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 20:47:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17443TrixxieStatins are the most effective series of drugs available to lower bad cholesterol levels, LDL, in people who are at risk for heart attack and stroke. While the effects of statins are credited with major decreases in the number of cardiac related medical cases, new concerns are arising possibly linking statins to the onset of ALS, also known as Lou ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17442.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 20:38:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17442BabesOnce limited to rich western countries, obesity has spread all over the world and is one of the most prevalent and preventable diseases on Earth. Due to the rising level of obesity, it is predicted that the life expectancy of the next generation will be lowered than what it is at present. Read on. Obesity has reached epidemic level all over the wor...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17423.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 19:29:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17423GiangNguyenIn recent years, calcium channel blockers have emerged as an effective treatment for hypertension. Calcium channel blockers lower blood pressure by preventing calcium from getting into the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls. Learn about calcium channel blockers here. Classification of calcium channel blocker Calcium channel blocker (CCBs) is...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/17416.aspxSun, 30 Nov 2008 19:11:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17416TrixxieMany children in today's society are diagnosed with ADHD. What is it and what causes ADHD in children? When the medical community officially recognized ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) as a medical diagnosis with origin, traceable symptoms and a course of treatment, many anxious parents collectively sighed in relief. The prospect of ...