The Mucopolysaccharidoses Disease Series: Type I
Before we jump dive right in, a lot of you may wonder what is Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Disease? Most if not, all might never even hear of this disease. MPS are a group of disorders that fall under the inherited lysosomal storage disorders (LSD). LSD is caused by the defective function of lysosomes that is due […]
Have You Ever Heard of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy?
Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are inborn metabolic abnormalities characterized by the excessive accumulation of substrates in a variety of organ cells as a result of lysosome dysfunction. They contribute significantly to significant morbidity and mortality by causing malfunction in the organs where they accumulate. Dubbed as one of the most prevalent leukodystrophies in 2020, MLD […]
What is Gaucher Disease?
Gaucher Disease is an inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the buildup of harmful amounts of certain fats (lipids), specifically the glycolipid glucocerebroside, throughout the body, most notably in the bone marrow, spleen, and liver. It’s one of the most common Lysosomal Storage Disease in Malaysia and Singapore with 3 occurrences in every 1 000 000 […]
Lysosomal Storage Disease – What YOU Need To Know
Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain an array of enzymes capable of breaking down proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Lysosomes are enzyme sacs within cells that digest large molecules and recycle the fragments to other parts of the cell. Several critical enzymes are required for this process. If one of these enzymes becomes defective […]
All You Need To Know: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Do you know about diabetic ketoacidosis? The potentially life threatening condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) affects patients with diabetes. It happens when the body begins to break down fat at an excessively rapid rate. The fat is converted by the liver into substance called ketones, which makes the blood acidic. According to patient profiles […]
What You Need to Know About Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a medical condition where the nerves are damaged due to a diabetics’ long term elevated blood sugar levels. The longer the person has diabetes, the higher the risk of developing diabetic neuropathy, which affects up to 50% of people with the diabetes. Cause The exact cause of diabetic neuropathy is still unknown. […]
Why is Immunization Important for You?
Immunization is when vaccination is given to protect them against disease. Immunity acquired through immunization is comparable to immunity acquired from exposure to disease, except that you receive a vaccine as opposed to the actual disease. This is why vaccines are such effective medical treatments. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccine hesitancy is […]
Is Vaccination and Immunization the Same?
Vaccination and immunization are important in controlling infectious diseases. But don’t they both have the same meaning? Both of those terms are related. However, these two terms have different meanings behind it. These differences may seem insignificant. However, using phrases appropriately might help you and your healthcare professional avoid miscommunication. What is Vaccination? The name […]
The Best Treatments for Your Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that causes the immune system to attack human cells which leads to the inflammation of the skin. The symptoms are visible, and some even cause itchiness to the skin. Psoriasis can be triggered by various factors such as: Skin infections or infections like strep throat Weather, in particular, chilly, arid […]
How Many Different Psoriasis Are Out There?
Have you heard about Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease with unknown cause that has been considered as an inflammatory disease. This implies your immune system treats healthy cells as though they were infected. Because of this, fresh skin cells develop considerably more quickly than usual and accumulate in dense regions. Inflammation may manifest physically […]