by Neisslabs | Dec 3, 2015 | Disease Center, NEWS
The term “disability” is defined as the inability or the difficulty faced by a person to perform daily activities generally expected of his/her age group. It may be present from birth or may occur anytime during lifetime. Disability covers a broad set of conditions...
by Neisslabs | Dec 1, 2015 | Disease Center, NEWS
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus – the virus that affects the body’s immune system. When the HIV infection spreads, a person is said to be suffering from AIDS – the abbreviated version of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Who can get HIV?...
by Neisslabs | Nov 17, 2015 | Disease Center, NEWS
Neurons generate electrical and chemical signals that act on other neurons to produce thoughts, feeling and actions. Epilepsy is considered to be a spectrum disorder. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder, wherein clusters of nerve cells signal...
by Neisslabs | Nov 14, 2015 | Disease Center, NEWS
Important naturally occurring peptide hormone- Insulin, is produced by beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin acts as a fuel in the body to convert glucose into energy, by absorbing glucose into the cells and help to keep blood sugar levels normal. Diabetes is a chronic...
by Neisslabs | Nov 12, 2015 | Disease Center, NEWS
Pneumonia is an acute illness, and is considered one of the global health’s most solvable problems. It is the inflammation of one or more parts of the lungs, where the air sacs (alveoli) become inflamed, congested and fill with fluids. Pneumonia reduces oxygen...
by Neisslabs | Nov 7, 2015 | Disease Center, NEWS
Cancer leads to morbidity and mortality in the world. Cancer cases are expected to rise by 70% in the next 2 decades. The most common sites of cancer found in men are lungs, colorectum, prostate, stomach and liver, and those in women are breasts, colorectum, lungs,...