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A Clinical Guide to Tissue Diseases Author : Omar Hebert Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation A tissue refers to a distinct material comprising of special cells, which work together in coordination to carry out a particular function. There are four types of tissues, namely, connective tissue, epithelial Read More |
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A Clinician's Guide to Arteriogenesis Author : Taryn Solomon Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Arteriogenesis is the increase in the diameter of arterial vessels. The process of development of arteries is supplemented by the migration of pericytes and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) from the epicardium. Read More |
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A Clinician's Guide to Pulmonary Fibrosis Author : Kimberly Dawson Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fibrosis is refers to the excessive matrix deposition that results in the impairment of organ function and tissue destruction. It is the end result of chronic inflammatory responses brought on by a variety Read More |
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Addiction Medicine: Neuroscientific Approaches and Therapeutical Implications Author : Lois Rivera Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Addiction is defined as the inability to stop utilizing a substance or engaging in an activity despite the fact that doing so is harmful to the physical and mental health of a person. Exhaustion, declining Read More |
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Alzheimer's Disease: Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Biomarkers and Potential Treatment Strategies Author : Elena Poole Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alzheimer's disease (AD) refers to a progressive brain disease, which gradually destroys thinking skills and memory, as well as the capacity to perform even basic tasks. It is one of the leading causes Read More |
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Antibiotics: Role of Actinobacteria and Myxobacteria Author : John Durham Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Antibiotics are medicines that are used to fight bacterial infections, and are used for the treatment and prevention of infections caused by bacteria. They can be derived from various sources such as bacteria, Read More |
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Assessment and Treatment of Severely Injured Patients Author : Jesse Delacruz Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Serious injury refers to physical trauma caused to a body by an external force that requires immediate medical attention or hospitalization. Falls, burns, acts of violence, road accidents, natural disasters, Read More |
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Autoimmune Diseases: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology and Treatment Author : Marcy Ward Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation An autoimmune disease refers to a type of medical condition caused by an abnormal immune response to a healthy body part. The most common types of autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Read More |
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Autophagy and Metabolic Syndrome: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Consequences Author : Esther Bennett Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Autophagy is a process in which cells capture their own cytoplasm and organelles and consume them in lysosomes. This mechanism preserves the health of cells and tissues through the replacement of damaged Read More |
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Biology and Applications of Bacteriophages Author : Emma Richardson Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Bacteriophages or phages are the viruses that infect bacterial cells. They replicate within these bacteria. Bacteriophages can be categorized on the basis of their morphological characteristics, nucleic Read More |