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Motor Control and Human Movement Author : Lael Dickson Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The regulation of movement in the organisms which have a nervous system is known as motor control. It consists of both reflexes as well as deliberate movement. Biomechanics refers to the study of movements Read More |
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Nervous System: A Molecular Biological Approach Author : Jenna Stephenson Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The nervous system is the primary mechanism for regulating and controlling the actions as well as communicating the sensory information within the body. It consists of the spinal cord, brain and a complex Read More |
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Neurological Disorders: Clinical Biomarkers Author : Ernie Murphy Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Neurological disorders refer to the type of disorders that affect the brain, nerves and spinal cord. Such disorders may lead to a variety of symptoms that are caused by structural, electrical or biochemical Read More |
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New Frontiers in Thyroid Surgery Author : Selena Brooks Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Thyroid is a tiny butterfly-shaped gland, located just below the voice box in the lower front part of the neck. Thyroid surgery involves removal of the thyroid gland partially or completely. The presence Read More |
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New Insights into Metabolic Dysfunction Author : Hudson Cole Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Metabolism refers to a range of chemical processes that occur when the body converts the food consumed by a person into energy. A metabolic disorder occurs when abnormal chemical reactions disrupt the Read More |
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Practical Guide Author : Heidi Hamlin Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to the building up of extreme fat in the liver without any clear cause like alcohol use. NAFLD is categorized into two types that include non-alcoholic Read More |
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Nursing Care of Older Adults: Diagnosis, Interventions and Outcomes Author : Ross Barbosa Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Nursing includes the collaborative and independent care of people and involves preventing illness, supporting good health, and caring for the disabled, sick or dying people. The purpose of nursing care Read More |
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Onconephrology: Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Barbara Mayer Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The kidneys are two reddish-brown bean-shaped organs present on the left and right sides in the retroperitoneal space. Nephrology is the area of medical science which studies kidneys and the diseases related Read More |
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Oxidative Stress: Mechanisms and Impacts on Human Health Author : Everette Wheaton Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation An imbalance in the redox state of the cells, which may be caused by the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) or dysfunction of the antioxidant systems leads to the state of oxidative stress. Read More |
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Pathology Research in the 21st Century Author : Cecilia Bryant Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pathology studies the causes and effects of diseases. It addresses various components of a disease, like pathogenesis, morphologic changes and clinical manifestations. In general medical practice, it is Read More |