In this article we will discuss about the Genetic Bases of Disease:- 1. Major Classes of Genetic Disease 2. Genetic Diseases Produce their Pathologic Consequences 3. Early Diagnosis of Certain Inborn Errors is the most Essential 4. Successful Treatment 5. Gene Therapy in Clinical Trials is Feasible 6. Antisense or Triplex Therapy is Useful in the Treatment 7. Molecular Medicine [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of chronic rheumatic diseases. The types are: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis 2. Osteoarthrosis 3. Non-articular Rheumatism. Chronic Rheumatic Diseases: Type # 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis: (a) It occurs in people of all ages. The peak incidence is at the age of 40. It occurs in women at least three times as in men. (b) [...]
The following points highlight the three major syndromes of coronary heart disease. The syndromes are: 1. Myocardial Infarction 2. Angina Pectoris (Pain in the Chest) 3. Sudden Death. Coronary Heart Disease: Syndrome # 1. Myocardial Infarction: a. This is necrosis or destruction of part of the heart muscle due to failure of the blood supply (ischaemia). b. It may lead [...]