Addressin Endothelial Cell Receptor is a receptor for adddresssin. Addressin is also known as mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule 1. It is an extracellular protein of the endothelium of venules. Addressins are the ligands to … [Continue reading]
FDA Clears PICO – A Negative Pressure Wound Thearpy System By Smith Nephew
January 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Over last twenty years, there has been increased use of negative pressure pumps in order to seal wound dressings and remove edema, or fluid buildup and in turn enhance wound healing. Smith & Nephew's new device PICO is a single-use negative … [Continue reading]
Osteopontin Gene
January 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Oseteopontin is a extracellular linking protein which is also known by the names of bone sialoprotein I , early T-lymphocyte activation 1, secreted phosphoprotein 1, 2ar and Rickettsia resistance. It is a glycoprotein that was first … [Continue reading]
Helicobacter Pylori May Be Protective Against Some Diarrhoeal Diseases
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
H pylori infections in stomach an increased risk of stomach cancer and related diseases but a recent study has suggested that Helicobacter pylori may be protective against diarrhoeal diseases. The study by Dr. Dani Cohen and colleagues from Tel … [Continue reading]
Red Meat Intake Has Been Linked To Kidney Cancer
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A large US based study has reported that people who eat a lot of red meat are at higher risk of kidney cancer red meat may have a higher risk of some types of kidney cancer namely renal cell carcinoma. The study has been reported in January … [Continue reading]
Peyer’s Patches
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Peyer's patches aggregations of lymphoid tissue usually found in the lowest portion of the small intestine, the ileum. Peyer's patches are observable as elongated thickenings of the intestinal epithelium. They have been named after the … [Continue reading]
Clinical Photograph of Leg Vein Insufficiency
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
56 year old male with chronic venous insufficiency. Note the swollen limb and swollen veins. Multiple petechiae are also noted. This is shot from another angle Venous insufficiency is occurs due to failure of venous valves. … [Continue reading]
A Veyr Happy 2012
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Med Care Tips wishes all its readers a very very happy new year. May it bring health and prosperity. Take care. … [Continue reading]
Natalizumab
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Natalizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody against the cellular adhesion molecule α4-integrin used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease. Natalizumab is administered by intravenous infusion every 28 days. The drug is … [Continue reading]
Adolescents Should Have Routine HIV Testing – American Academy of Pediatrics
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pediatricians should offer routine HIV testing to adolescent and young adult patients, American Academy of Pediatrics recommends in academy's new policy statement published November print issue of Pediatrics. It says In light of the increasing … [Continue reading]
FDA Approves Bupivacaine Extended-Release Liposome Injection (Exparel) for Postoperative Pain
December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New long-acting nonopioid anesthetic/analgesic for postsurgical pain by US Food and Drug Administration. The drug is bupivacaine extended-release liposome injection (Exparel, Pacira Pharmaceuticals). Exparel consists of bupivacaine encapsulated in … [Continue reading]
