Inflammation

periodontium is infected. These mediators responsible to initiate the inflammatory response are cytokines, prostaglandins, and Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs). As a result of the inflammation and the response of these mediators, the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth is destroyed. Eventually, if the inflammation continues, the tissue…

Influencing the Outcome for Effective Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compression neuropathy of the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome (Trehan et al, 2012). It represents a source of considerable discomfort and disability for the patient and in extreme cases may progress to loss of function of the hand (Cutts, S., 2007). Some specialists refer to this condition as ulnar nerve compression as it takes place within the cubital tunnel…

Septic shock is a medical condition as a result of severe infection and sepsis, though the microbe may be systemic or localized to a particular site. The pathogenesis of septic shock is multifactorial, although in most cases it is caused by gram positive bacteria, recent researches show that it can also be caused by gram negative bacteria, fungal and viral organisms. The traditional treatment is antimicrobial therapy, which is based on the appropriate choices of antibiotics. Since the pathogens…

of different reasons such as; a sebaceous gland or sweat gland becomes obstructed, a hair follicle or a group of hair follicles becomes inflamed, or minor breaks and punctures in the skin allow bacteria to invade causing redness, warmth, pain, inflammation, and pus formation. This disturbance of the skin is no stranger to history as there have been documented cases of abscesses from before the Roman era to the onset of the industrial age and through to the present. When an abscess becomes filled…

However, most laboratory tests of patients with PLS return with results within normal limits (Sreeramulu, et al., 2015). The results are useful only in that it eliminates the possibility of other disorders that could have caused gingival inflammation and premature loss of teeth. Of particular help are the neutrophil-function test and intraoral radiographs. A neutrophil-function test of a patient with PLS will show reduced response to certain bacteria, such as Staphylococcus spp. and A.…

Rats exposed to silver (Ag) NPs for 12 weeks had increased perivascular inflammation as well as chronic alveolar inflammation, alveolar wall thickening and swelling, granulomatous lesions, and alveolar macrophage accumulation (Cho et al, 2003). A parallel study found the same type of lung damage accompanied by a decrease in lung function, indicated…

continuous dosing. The 20-mg twice per day dose exerts its therapeutic effect by enzyme, cytokine, and osteoclast inhibition, rather than by any antibiotic effect. The use of systemic host modulatory therapy may not only improve the patient’s periodontal condition but also provide systemic benefits for other inflammatory disorders with related tissue destruction, such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, dermatologic conditions, diabetes and osteoporosis. SDD is indicated in the management of…

visceral peritoneum and the one that covers the interior surface of the wall of the abdominal cavity is the parietal peritoneum. Serous membranes also line other organs of the body. Peritonitis is a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the peritoneal membranes. The inflammation can result from chemical irritation by substances, such as bile, that have escaped…

or biopsy of the prostate, causes inflammation and the nerves to become sensitized coupled with the transmission of false pain signals that persist longer than the initial trigger (Carter, p78). Other theories suggest that prostatitis is seldom caused by prostate problems (Carter, p78). Examples of these are attributing prostatitis to pelvic muscle spasms or an autoimmune disorder in which the healthy prostate tissues are attacked and thus results in inflammation (Carter,…

urine. Patient was referred to another hospital for plasma exchange and other treatments. Background: Antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides involves inflammation and necrosis of small blood…