This is an easy article that aims to describe the life cycle of the malaria parasite known as Plasmodium which is transferred to man from Mosquito bites. Malaria life cycle varies according to the type of plasmodium parasite that is causing the infection. There are slight variations in the life cycle of …
Tuberculosis Treatment is carried out using the DOTS Therapy which stands for Directly Observed Treatment Short course. The DOTS therapy makes use of antituberculosis drugs over a specified period of time under observation as patients may not comply with drugs which leads to multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The DOTS TB treatment therefore combats resistance. …
Glycogenesis (Glycogen synthesis) is the process through which glycogen is formed from glucose. The glycogenesis pathway involves several specific enzymes that are required to cause these conversions. Sometimes, any monosaccharide that can be converted into glucose can enter into the glycogenesis pathway including some smaller compounds such as lactic acid, glycerol, pyruvic …
Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen to glucose with the help of an enzyme known as Phosphorylase enzyme. Glycogenolysis occurs in the liver and muscles and the enzyme responsible for this process is found in both the liver and muscles. Glycogenolysis Definition Glycogenolysis can be defined as the breakdown of glycogen to produce glucose …
Copper T Contraceptive device is a form of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) or IUD. It is one of the methods used for Family planning this means Copper T prevents pregnancy. It has its benefits and side effects. What is Copper T? Copper T is a small plastic carrier that has the shape …
What is Amenorrhea? Amenorrhea or Amenorrhoea can be defined as the absence of period in women; this is mostly caused by Pregnancy but there are other causes other than Pregnancy. When there is no period and you are not pregnant, it means you have Amenorrhea but the cause must be known. It …
Progesterone Challenge Test (or Progestogen Challenge Test or Progestin Challenge Test PCT or Progesterone Withdrawal Test) is a test that is done to help in the diagnosis of Amenorrhea; this test was used before the development of other assays used in the measurement of serum levels of estradiol. The Progestogen Challenge Test was used to check …
Schilling Test Definition Schilling test can be defined as an investigation that is done to detect rate of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) absorption by use of radioactive Cobalamin; it also helps to know if the body is producing Intrinsic factor (a protein produced by the stomach that helps in absorption of vitamin B12. …