Gastritis refers to the inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach. It can be caused due to various reasons including infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria, excessive consumption of alcohol, usage of certain medications such as NSAIDs, and acid reflux. The key symptoms of gastritis include abdominal pain or discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Treatment options...
The global generic drugs market provides cost-effective alternatives to branded pharmaceutical products. Generic drugs contain the same active pharmaceutical ingredients and are equivalent in strength, safety, efficacy, and intended use. They offer significant cost savings for patients, healthcare providers, and government and private health insurers. The growing need to reduce healthcare costs...
The generic sterile injectables market is anticipated to witness high growth owing to rising demand for affordable healthcare options globally. Generic sterile injectables are substitute versions of branded products that have exactly the same active ingredients, strength, dosage form and intended use. They offer significant cost savings compared to branded biologics and thus help expand access...
Laser vision correction is a refractive surgery procedure that uses lasers to reshape the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, to improve vision. It is used to treat near-sightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.During the procedure, an excimer laser is used to remove microscopic amounts of corneal tissue. This reshapes the cornea and improves the eye's ability to...
Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause a severe pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease. The bacteria grows best in warm water and can colonize human-made buildings, including cooling towers, decorative fountains, hot tubs, and large plumbing systems. Legionella testing helps identify the bacteria's presence so corrective actions can be taken to prevent outbreaks.Testing...
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It causes an abnormal increase of white blood cells called leukocytes, which can crowd out normal blood cells. This interrupts the bone marrow's normal production of blood cells. As a result, the immune system weakens and anemia or bleeding problems may occur. Leukemia is broadly categorized into two main types - acute and...
The life sciences industry includes companies involved in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology and related services. Life sciences business process outsourcing (BPO) refers to the outsourcing of non-core functions and services by life sciences companies to specialized third-party providers. Some of the key functions that are commonly outsourced include clinical trials management,...
History and Scope of Marine BiotechnologyThe ocean covers over 70% of the Earth's surface and is home to an immense diversity of lifeforms. For centuries, humans have utilized marine resources for food, but it wasn't until recent decades that rapid technological advances enabled a deeper scientific exploration and understanding of ocean ecosystems. This opened up exciting new possibilities for...
Radiopharmaceuticals play a pivotal role in the field of nuclear medicine by enabling physicians to visualize physiological processes in the body. These innovative medicinal agents contain radioactive isotopes that are detected by specialized imaging equipment, yielding functional information about organ structure and biochemical activity. Careful development of pharmaceutical design has...
Introduction
Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a small protein that plays an important role in cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation. It was first isolated from the submaxillary glands of mice in 1962 by Stanley Cohen. Naturally occurring EGF is produced by various cells like macrophages and fibroblasts. It binds to EGF receptors on the surface of epithelial and other cell types to...
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