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Edward Villablanca

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A professional biotechnologist, part-time writer, and a sports buff.

Education/Experience: College

Interests: biotechnology, microbiology, agriculture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, sports, and sports-related injuries and first-aid treatment.

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Narcolepsy refers to an unpredictable and uncontrollable desire to sleep. Treatment of this condition consists of the short-term use of certain drugs, such as D-Amphetamine, that must be carefully supervised by a physician.
Considered a form of arthritis, gout is caused by excess uric acid which lodges - in crystal form - in the joints, causing severe pain. Within recent years, several anti-gout drugs have been used with great success, and one of these is allopurinol.
A person suffering from diabetes can perform at home either of two tests to monitor the levels of sugar in his blood. But his doctor should decide which of these two home monitoring tests is appropriate for him.
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a metabolic disorder which does not occur by itself. Rather, it may stem from any one of several causes, the six most common of which are discussed in this article.
One of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland is aptly referred to as growth hormone, since it causes the bones and soft tissues of a child to increase in size. Two conditions are associated with the overproduction of this hormone.
There are many types of infectious disease and one of these is histoplasmosis, which occurs in three forms. The degree at which this disease affects the body ranges from being so mild as to pass unnoticed to being so severe as to cause death.
A type of knee injury, chondromalacia is specifically an impairment or deterioration of the cartilage lining the underside of the patella (kneecap).
Drugs known as sulfonamides are often used as diuretics, anti-infectives, or in treating diabetes mellitus. But one of these is rather unique because it is used for its effects in reducing the intestinal inflammation of ulcerative colitis.
There were few occasions in the past when I heard some people used the terms neurosis and psychosis interchangeably. But do these two terms really mean the same thing?
Two of the most common injuries related to playing sports are tendinitis and sprain, although some people often fail to differentiate between them. What precisely is tendinitis and what exactly is a sprain?
We know that the habitual consumption of alcoholic drinks can be injurious to a person's health. But how or when exactly do these intoxicating beverages become poison?
It was once thought that food fibers have no food value as such. Today however, food fibers are considered valuable constituents in the diet.
There are several indications to let us know if a person with a drinking problem is developing chronic alcoholism.
There are several cautions doctors list concerning the use of meprobamate, a minor tranquilizer that is prescribed for the relief of tension and anxiety.
One type of drug that is often prescribed by doctors to prevent seizures is an anticonvulsive that, while not a barbiturate, possesses many of the characteristics of a barbiturate.
A very long list of possible adverse effects awaits those who have been prescribed with an antihypertensive drug, called methyldopa, for their high blood pressure.
Many common drugs, both over-the-counter and prescription, should never be mixed with alcohol. This is because alcohol alters the effects of these drugs and the consequences of the interactions are sometimes serious.
There are various ways to treat leg cramps. As for medications, a drug - specifically a vasodilator - that goes by the generic name "cyclandelate" can bring relief.
Being an antidepressant, imipramine is prescribed by doctors to treat symptoms of depression. But why do urologists also use this drug to treat nocturnal bed-wetting in children?
In swimming, which always involves diving, there are at least three dangers that the swimmer or diver faces: the possibility of banging the head against something solid, drowning, and suffering decompression sickness. The latter hazard is discussed in this article.
If strict dieting, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking are not enough to bring down very high levels of blood cholesterol sufficiently, doctors can prescribe any one of the four types of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
There are two types of drugs that doctors prescribe to people who suffer from cases of recurring ulcers. The ulcers referred to here are gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers.
For the laymen, food poisoning by botulism or salmonellosis simply means having eaten contaminated food, resulting to certain symptoms as abdominal pain and diarrhea. But going technical about it, what exactly are these diseases?
Certain heart problems usually are not plainly evident on an ordinary ECG, except possibly when a person is actually having an active episode of such a condition. What then is a better test to have heart problems fully evaluated?
There are many skin diseases that can be recognized and treated by the affected individual himself when he is unable to bear the cost of professional medical care. One such type is urticaria.
In treating high blood pressure, the doctor will begin by dealing with its cause. If, however, he does not find any specific cause, he will most likely prescribe any one of the known drugs that can keep high blood pressure under control.
One of the most common problems affecting children's eyes is strabismus, or squint, which has two types, and another one that is directly related to it.
In preventing or treating angina pectoris, doctors may recommend nitroglycerin medications in ointment, tablet, or patch form, the last one being the most convenient to use and equally effective as the other two.
Over the years, many antiviral agents have been developed. One of these has been medically certified as an effective drug against one form of flu called influenza A.
Most of the over-the-counter medications for herpes simplex provide mere alleviation from irritation and itching. But there is one antiviral drug that has been proven to be effective against the virus that causes herpes simplex.
A number of prescription drugs are being used to treat tuberculosis. But how effective really are these drugs? This article directs the spotlight on streptomycin.
The symptoms of a transient ischemic attack pass quickly, usually in a matter of minutes or even just a few seconds. Be warned though that if you simply brush aside these symptoms, you may be putting yourself at risk to an impending full stroke.
A person with hyperuricemia usually does not experience any of its known symptoms and is therefore unaware that he has the condition. For some others though who do have this condition, certain complications can crop up.
Steroids are compounds that occur naturally in the body and function like hormones; they are also manufactured synthetically for medicinal purposes. Some of their legitimate medical uses are enumerated here.
When a person is diagnosed of having Parkinson's disease, what precisely goes wrong? Some very specific answers are provided here.
One of the most remarkable triumphs of medical science is the control of bacterial infections, and this has been made possible primarily through the discovery of a group of drugs akin to the sulfanilamide compound.
Although there are numerous brand names of pain relievers one can choose from, we have to understand that there are basically only two types of pain relievers that are considered nonnarcotic. One of these types includes the NSAIDs.
If antidepressant medications and psychotherapy do not seem to have any favorable effect on severe depression, another important form of treatment may be recommended.
A lot of people use antacids to treat their heartburn condition. But deviating from these traditional over-the-counter medications is another group of equally effective drugs.
All antacids work at more or less the same level of effectiveness. But there are basically four main active ingredients in antacids one should look for on a product's label, any of which may cause more problems than they solve.
There are occasions when a person suffers from an attack of indigestion and quickly reaches for one of those antacids. But before using an antacid, you should be aware of the side effects it carries.
What is pulse pressure? What exactly are the contributing factors in this bodily phenomenon? The answers are provided in this article.
If we try to have a more thorough understanding of the human body's machinery, particularly the functions of the alimentary canal, we'll come to know that hunger and appetite are not entirely the same.
Those of us who have a thorough understanding of what thirst is know that this condition goes beyond merely having dry mouth and throat.
Not a few people it seems are affected by tinnitus, a troubling condition that is marked by faint ringing noise in the ears. The reason for this is that this condition has so many possible causes.
Does the money some people receive in return for parting with a healthy kidney compensate for the danger they are facing?
Among the many germicidal agents, iodine counts as one of the most powerful, being highly effective against all kinds of bacteria, most of the different types of fungi, and some of the many virulent substances.
My neighbor's two sons, both in their 20's, suffer from alopecia, or hair loss, of different types. Why do some people, even at an early age, begin losing their hair? How does one acquire this condition?
Why does one usually experience plugged ears - and feel his hearing is impaired - during air travel? This article provides the answer.
Three types of bacteria and two kinds of parasites are some of the leading causes of food-borne illness. Take note of the possible sources and symptoms of these food contaminants discussed in this article.
We often find ourselves asking the question of what the effects of alcohol on the human body are. Specifically, we want to know if alcohol is both a food and a drug. Is it?
The most beneficial effects of exercise are those that apparently have much greater importance than mere enlargement in size and increase in strength of muscle.
Drinking in moderation remains as the key to maximizing the beneficial effects of alcoholic beverages insofar as aiding heart health is concerned.
Much information has been passed around about yogurt and cultured buttermilk, two very popular fermented milk products. In this article, though, the important features of three other similar products are taken up.
It is quite easy to classify the quality of objects involved where the four senses of vision, hearing, taste, and touch are concerned. But it is entirely different in the case of the sense of smell where odors are rather difficult to classify.
Surface-tension depressants used essentially for cleansing surfaces are generally known as detergents. Two examples of these are soaps and surfactants. How do these two differ in their cleansing power?
In canned foods, certain conditions of the can or its contents may be signs of spoilage, and these are what you have to watch out for.
There are at least three ways by which an individual's allergic response may be prevented or modified. These are discussed in this article.
Some of the known poisonous plants look so attractive, some people come too close to, or even touch, them, completely unaware of the dangers these deceptively-looking plants present. Six of these pretty though highly-toxic plants are identified in this article.
The acronym, or initialism, CYCLES can help one in easily remembering the six herbs that must be avoided.
For some people, going to a hospital can be worrisome. They cite certain mishaps that can happen to them, specifically of contracting infections, right inside the hospital.
This article explains the respective roles played by the heart drugs beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers in the treatment of certain heart conditions.
It contains compounds that have been shown to act as stimuli to the immune system and aid in guarding against infections, as well as in preventing colds and the flu. These and many more are what many people affirm echinacea can do as an herbal remedy.
People who put their faith in bottled water need to be aware that these high-priced products may not really be any better than the practically costless tap water.
What's lamentable about nostrums, or bogus cancer cures, is that cancer patients often develop such belief in them that they disregard proper treatments until everything becomes too late.
A person's medical history supplies vital data that can be used immediately and provides an outline of probable areas of concern for the future.
Generally speaking, hearing impairment has two types. This article defines both.
In spite of health experts' findings that the pesticide residues found in most of the produce that we consume are well below the maximum limit set by health authorities, it wouldn't hurt if we take steps to further reduce our exposure to these harmful residues.
Most overweight people find it difficult to keep excess poundage off. Using diet aids may do wonders, but dietetics specialists warn that some of these products, in fact, pose certain health risks.
There are basically three classes of eyedrops prescribed for the treatment of chronic open-angle glaucoma, all being powerful medications and may carry serious side effects.
What's the difference between the medical terms side effects and adverse reactions? And how can one learn about these in the medications they are taking? This article provides the answers.
Getting in shape and learning how to use your body properly are your best means of defending yourself against back pain or injury.
The danger in using tranquilizers is that they diminish the user's ability to perceive and react to emergency situations. But the greater danger in using these drugs comes from their effect on the user's disposition or attitude.
My brother belongs to a strange lot known as birders. Together with his three buddies who are likewise into the hobby of birding, they march laboriously on landfills, hike through tracts of wooded land, and even roam about in cemeteries in search of birds.
Middle-aged persons whose type of job is sedentary undoubtedly suffer from lack of exercise. This makes it necessary for them to find other ways of keeping active and staying fit.
Medical experts have validated the medicinal value of diuretics, citing as an example their proven efficacy in treating certain conditions by way of stimulating the kidneys to discharge salt and urine in large amounts.
There are a number of exercise mistakes that some people unwittingly make which prevent them from attaining the result they expect. By being aware of these exercise mistakes and avoiding them, you will be able to get the most out of your workout.
In a lot of known instances when the need for the antilock brakes is most crucial, as in during emergency stops, many drivers use them incorrectly.
Mango is one of my favorite fruits. Because of my passion for mangoes, I'm sure I've partaken of many different varieties. Of these, three stand out as probably the best I've tasted thus far.
There isn't much to argue about when the dangers of smoking are brought to discussion. The controversy surrounding smoking actually pertains more on the nature and extent of the harm nonsmokers have to put up with when exposed to sidestream smoke.
The wearing of seat belts while riding in a motor vehicle is mandatory. To emphasize the importance of this law, it must be made clear that for a passenger, not one but three successive collisions are involved in a vehicular crash.
Early in 2005, my nephew, who just turned 25 then, was discovered to have diabetes. Aware of the fact that people diagnosed with diabetes before the age of 30 are prone to diabetic retinopathy, his parents had to schedule him for regular checkups with an ophthalmologist.
My uncle has difficulty distinguishing speech at a distance of more than a couple of meters. He also has trouble following conversations in groups. For these reasons, he's wearing an ITE, one of three types of hearing aids discussed in this article.
Being a high-impact sport, running can increase the risk of Achilles tendinitis, runner's knee, and shin splints - three common injuries associated with overindulging in such activities that involve repeated pounding of the feet.
My mother has an artificial pacemaker implanted permanently under the skin of her chest. This is necessary since she has been found to have slow heart rates as a result of heart block.
Watching helplessly while someone was having a seizure was enough reason for me to resolve that I should have some knowledge about that particular condition and how to handle such a case the moment it occurs.
Remembering how my father's last electrocardiogram test turned out made me decide that I should know and learn what the lines that appeared on my own recent test exactly meant.
Originally developed as a form of martial art, t'ai chi ch'uan has become a form of non-impinging exercise that many people practice today for the purpose of maintaining good health.
A lot of people, at one time or another, are sure to have taken ibuprofen to relieve the pain caused by certain conditions. Ibuprofen is considered a powerful medication that people are reminded to use it properly.
Radiation is a type of energy that is everywhere anytime. Whether ionizing or non-ionizing in form, radiation has health consequences.
Here's an advisory to would-be birders, especially those traveling to some of the world's least explored countries to pursue their hobby. Three species of birds - belonging to the genus Pitohui - have been found to conceal a certain toxin in their skins and feathers.
Sodoku is a kind of bacterial disease that is communicable from animals to humans which often occur under hot-weather or warm-climate conditions. Specifically in this disease, the animals referred to are rats; hence, Sodoku is more commonly known as rat-bite fever.
We sometimes hear of some people complain of experiencing stomach rumbling, distension, or passage of gas. In all likelihood, what these people experience can be associated with the condition called malabsorption.
Not a few people have expressed concern about the possible dangers electromagnetic fields pose to human health. To this day, however, science still has to sufficiently and satisfactorily explain how these fields might cause certain diseases.
The versatility of bamboo makes it very popular to many people, especially because of its many uses and applications. However, not many countries recognize the bamboo for its culinary use and for being a very good source of vegetables.
Coffee never fails to give that certain jolt in the morning that seems to hone our mental effectiveness and prepare us for the long, arduous grind ahead. Besides its flavor and aroma, something else makes coffee a very popular drink in many countries.
What many people consider to be an enemy to health actually plays a vital role in the body's defense mechanisms. Fever, except on the condition that it ascends to an exceedingly high degree, does more good than harm.
Generally regarded with extreme repugnance for being a bloodsucker, the mosquito is without much doubt the most unpopular creature in the world. For centuries, people have tried to exterminate this much-abhorred creature, albeit without success.
The defilement of the oceans by oil spillage isn't an infrequent occurrence - it is taking place all over the world every single day.
Experts admit that inspite of today's modern medical technology, not a few people have very little faith on the safety of blood transfusion and many more continue to fear the prospect of being infected with a disease transmitted through this procedure.
There are some interesting facts to learn about the oyster besides its being the best source of the mineral zinc.
What constitutes a complete dental checkup? A dentist-friend discusses what she considers a complete dental checkup should include.
Neuralgia is a form of nervous disorder that is generally deemed a symptom rather than a disease. Three examples of true neuralgia are discussed here.
Pain can be an indication that something in us is wrong. It is frequently classified as either acute or chronic. In what ways are these two different?
Many medical examinations often involve blood tests and some people are asking what the significance of such tests is. Ten of the most frequently performed blood tests are discussed here with details of what each reveals.
Fluoride in dental products and in drinking water helps prevent cavities. But taking in large amounts of fluoride may result to vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and such other conditions.
Have you noticed the presence of small beetles in your garden - those that are brightly-colored and with spots on them? They're ladybugs, and you don't need to get rid of them because they're not pests; rather, they can help you control the pests in your garden.
Around the world, large amounts of sulfur dioxide - a major air pollutant and cause of acid rain - are released into the atmosphere, seriously harming forests and water channels. Indeed the effects of acid rain have taken their toll on wildlife.
Zoos have been in existence for centuries and they have played a vital role in the preservation and protection of wildlife by serving as refuge for threatened species.
The earth's supply of coal, gas, and oil can run out. But even before these fossil fuels are completely used up, we have got to save our environment from being totally destroyed by pollution caused by their uninterrupted use.
Diagnosing a vast assortment of gastrointestinal problems has become easy for doctors. Thanks to the different endoscopy procedures that permit medical experts to inspect the gastrointestinal tract closely without the need for the very invasive exploratory surgery.
Every day, our eyes are exposed to a number of irritants. For this reason, eyedrops have always occupied an important place in our medicine cabinets. But you have to know which type of eyedrops is best to address a specific condition.
Herbal medicine is an old method of treatment that makes use of herbs or substances obtained from them. Four herbs with the best potentials for yielding good results are garlic, ginger, ginkgo, and ginseng - often referred to by some people as the "G4 herbs."
For years, a lot of people have been receiving reminders on going slow on their consumption of nuts as these are known to contain calories and fats in such large counts. But contrary to this apprehension, nuts can actually improve overall nutrition.
The outcome of a genetic test may help an individual in preventing the occurrence of a disease. However, a person has to understand that genetic testing has emotional, social, and legal implications.
A lot of people start consuming alcoholic drinks unmindful of the negative effects these may cause their health. Here's a rundown of both the immediate and long-range effects of alcohol on the human body.
Peat bogs are baffling places that have benefited the human race for thousands of years. They are likewise a refuge for wildlife and a haven for a wide variety of plants.
Most people look upon dairy foods with such contradictory attitudes - and for good reasons; dairy foods are rich in calcium, but the saturated fat found in them is of an equally large amount.
In the medical list of blood conditions and blood-vessel diseases, hypotension is included. This may be a little strange, especially when we come to understand what hypotension is.
It is used to treat skin fungus infections. Others use it to alleviate toothache. Ever-present in the kitchen, garlic has always likewise been regarded as a powerful natural medicine.
Melatonin is recognized as our 'body clock' setter and has come to be known as an efficient treatment for insomnia. But are melatonin supplements safe to take?
In battling against an intense desire to smoke, nicotine gum and patches help by providing nicotine to the body with an amount that's just enough to keep the craving in check.
The rapid and strong pulsation of the heart - throbbing or palpitation - is known in the medical field as arrhythmia. This condition of skipped heartbeats often occurs when something out of the usual or normal takes place in the contracting chambers of the heart.
Wrinkles should not necessarily correspond with one's age. After all, there are about a dozen skin-care products that contain retinoic acid which are available on doctor's prescription.