Erosive Esophagitis (EE) is a condition where the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed and damaged due to stomach acid and other digestive juices flowing back into the esophagus. This condition can cause symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and regurgitation. Erosive Esophagitis can be caused by several factors, including refluxed stomach acid, heartburn, …
Om Research is enrolling for clinical Trials with the objective is to use a mix of medical records, demographics, and blood collection to develop new cancer detection methodologies. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, with approximately 225,000 new lung cancer cases diagnosed each year in the United States. …
Muscles serve the role of providing the body with protection and support for its vital organs, allows for movement, and aids in the production of heat. Usability of muscle is persistent, but muscle growth is determined by the amount of stress exposed to them. Exposure to stress causes microscopic damage to muscle tissue and triggers …
In celebration of Black History Month, the theme for this year is “Black Health and Wellness”. This year’s theme serves the purpose of awareness in terms of the long history of disparities experienced by the African American community in healthcare. In the midst of a pandemic, it is even more crucial to give importance to …
The body’s immunity is responsible for the protection and prevention of diseases. The immune system can fight off infection through the detection of disease carrying organisms through the production of antibodies upon exposure. Antibodies are responsible for neutralizing and destroying toxins by learning to recognize and eliminate them. After binding to pathogens and eliminating them, these antibodies retain information regarding the invader in order to prevent reinfection. Innate and …
Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation to the digestive tract. Inflammation can be anywhere in the digestive system and usually affect deeper layers of the tissue. This leads to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and fever. Currently there is no cure for Crohn’s but treatments are available to alleviate symptoms. Treatments …
During a night’s slumber, the body enters a period of regulation and balance within its systems. It is accounted that most of this rejuvenation happens in the brain. During sleep, a fifth of the body’s blood is directed towards the brain. This relates to the conceived notion that sleep is for the brain. Within this …
After consuming certain foods or eating a large meal, one may experience a burning sensation in the middle of their chest. This pain can be misperceived as a heart attack depending on its severity and location. This pain is most commonly due to acid reflux which is also known as heartburn. The esophagus is a hollow muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The esophagus runs down …
Autoimmune disorders are conditions wherein one’s immune system attacks its own cells and can be rooted to a plethora of causes—most prominently genetics. Genetics is thought to be the blueprint of all living beings. Cytokines are tiny protein deposits that are vital for cell signaling and communication. Cytokines play a role in autoimmune disorders through …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term used to denote two conditions namely Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD is a result of a problematic immune system wherein the body attacks its own cells in the gastrointestinal tract. IBD should not be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) since IBS does not deteriorate or inflame …
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