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New approach discovered for early detection of Pre-eclampsia

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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication. Preeclampsia is caused due to high blood pressure and damage of organ system often the liver and kidneys. Changes like rise in blood pressure may lead to preeclampsia. If it is not treated then it leads to serious problem which affects both foetus and pregnant women. Preeclampia includes induced labor and delivery. Delivery by cesarean delivery (C-section) may be necessary for speedy delivery. Diagnosis of Preeclampsis: ·            Proteinuria ·          A low platelet count ·          Impaired liver function ·          Signs of kidney trouble pulmonary edema ·          New-onset headaches ·          visual disturbances Early detection of Preeclampsia: Researchers work on early detection of Preeclampsia by measuring the blood concentration of the enzyme diamine oxidase, this enzyme which is responsible for breaking down histamine in the body and which rises sharply in pregnant women. If body produces excess a

Vaccines Against Drugs of Abuse

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Drug addiction is a chronically relapsing brain disorder. It is a brain disorder because drugs change the brain they change its structure and way it responds therefore it is harmful and self-destructive. Addition is the term normally used to define drug usage. Drug addiction is serious and expensive social problem. Drug addicts abuse both physically and mentally independent of which drug they are addicted too. Over dosage is frequent and this leads to negative consequences. When they are not using drug, they face dramatic withdrawal symptoms they cannot physical or psychologically function without the drug they are addicted too. While the specific causes of drug addiction is not known, genetic, psychological and environmental factors are thought to play an important role. Psychological stress and self-medication becomes a cause of drug addiction. A person‘s environment can also be part of what causes Drug addiction. Genetic causes of drug addiction are under research. Physical effec

ANTIBIOTICS: Handle With Care

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Antibiotics changed the world. Antibiotics are a substance that inhibits or destroys the other microorganisms. It is used in treatment both internally and externally. Most of the antibiotics now are manufactured synthetically. Delivery organizations are occupied with the advancement of different stage innovations to get competitive advantage, broaden patent life, and increase market share of their products . Various efforts have been made to develop the newer antimicrobials with novel modes of action which can act against these multi-drug resistant strains. The development of new antibiotics is crucial to controlling current and future infectious diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The emerging problem of antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to global public health. Nowadays biggest thread to global health is Antibiotic resistance. This resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to use of these medicines. It leads to higher medical costs, prolonged ho