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Intra-Ocular Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibiting Agents: Indications, Efficacy, And Alternatives, Rena Shilian
Intra-Ocular Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibiting Agents: Indications, Efficacy, And Alternatives, Rena Shilian
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
One of the most revealing parts of the human body is the eye. In fact, systemic conditions and diseases are commonly manifested in the eye and display pathology that reflect disorders. An example of a chorioretinal vascular condition that can present itself in the eye is diabetes mellitus, which if left uncontrolled can damage the eyes and a person’s vision. Age related macular degeneration is specific to the eye, potentially leading to irreversible loss of central vision. Intravitreal injections containing vascular endothelial growth factor inhibiting agents appear to be the leading lines of defense against diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration …
Causes And Mechanisms Of Crohn’S Disease, Chana Weis
Causes And Mechanisms Of Crohn’S Disease, Chana Weis
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most prevalent inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) in Jewish and Caucasian populations, affecting as many as one in 250 individuals. Nevertheless, the underlying causes of both disorders are not yet fully understood and remain unknown. However, current evidence suggests that the exaggerated inflammatory response, more commonly referred to as IBD, is believed to arise from dysregulation of the gastrointestinal (GI) immune system in genetically predisposed individuals who are exposed to environmental triggers. Recent advances have identified multiple IBD susceptibility genes; however, only a few environmental determinants of IBD have been consistently identified. The …
Human Organ/Limb Regeneration: A Dream Or Reality?, Shmuel Sashitzky
Human Organ/Limb Regeneration: A Dream Or Reality?, Shmuel Sashitzky
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Organ and limb regeneration might seem like something out of science fiction, but research has been ongoing since the late 1960s and has greatly increased at the turn of the century. It is an understatement to say that this has the potential to be life changing. The need for donor transplant organs and transplant waiting lists can become obsolete and the use of immunosuppressants post-transplant will become unnecessary (leading to higher survival rates). Should this happen, trauma patients will be able to achieve complete recoveries and the reign of some congenital disorders will come to an end. Nature has provided …