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Chronic Inflammation: Introduction and Causes
“Inflammation of prolonged duration (weeks to years) in which continuing inflammation, tissue injury, and healing, often by fibrosis proceed simultaneously”. […]
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Diagnostic Features of Acute Inflammation: Beyond The Redness; Diagnostic Clues
Acute inflammation is characterized by a series of diagnostic features that indicate the presence of an inflammatory response in the […]
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Nonpharmacologic Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: 5 Things to Know
According to the National Diabetes Statistic Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 37 […]
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Acute Inflammation: Science and Mechanism of Acute Inflammation Unveiled
“The initial, rapid response to infections and tissue damage is called acute inflammation”. It typically develops within minutes or hours […]
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FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
The first daily oral contraceptive allowed for use in the US without a prescription, Opill (norgestrel) tablet, was approved by […]
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Is Your Morning Coffee Really an Energy Boost or Just a Placebo?
Researchers investigated the effects of caffeine and coffee consumption on the nervous system. They discovered that drinking coffee, but not […]
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Nitroprusside Test: Qualitative Test for Identification of Proteins
The nitroprusside test is a qualitative method used for the identification of proteins. The test involves the reaction of nitroprusside […]
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Millon’s Test: Qualitative Identification of Proteins
Millon’s Test is a chemical test used to detect the presence of protein (tyrosine and tryptophan) in a given sample. […]
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Emulsification of Fats: The Science of Fat Emulsification
Emulsification of fats is the process of mixing two immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, to form a stable […]
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Molish Test; For Carbohydrates: Qualitative Identification of Carbohydrates
Objective: The objective of the Molish test is to detect the presence of carbohydrates in a given sample. Principle: The […]