Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, and it is also commonly called Benzoate of Soda. It is not naturally occurring but is found as benzoic acid in various plants like tomatoes, cloves and cranberries. Other sources include seafood, basically prawns and dairy products. Sodium Benzoate is extensively used as a preservative in...Continue Reading
Neurocysticercosis is a common parasitic tissue infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm, Taenia Solium, in the brain. It is symptomized by the onset of seizures and late-stage epilepsy. For a long time, neurocysticercosis was treated by doing surgery. The new treatment involves using anticysticercal drugs such...Continue Reading
Musculoskeletal pain has become a leading cause of disability. About 1.71 billion people worldwide suffer from musculoskeletal conditions, out of which 568 million people suffer from lower back pain. (1) Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a naturally occurring chemical in humans, animals and plants. (2) It is usually recommended for reducing pain and swelling. Also referred to as...Continue Reading
Complicated abdominal and urinary tract infections (UTIs) cause a lot of pain and uneasiness to the people who face them. A practical and recent solution to this is the development of Doripenem. Doripenem is an intravenous injection. The medication belongs to the class of carbapenem antibiotic medicines, which are highly effective treatments for high risk-bacterial...Continue Reading
Acai Berry is a Brazilian fruit native to the Amazon region, where it is consumed as a staple food. It treats many ailments and imparts well-being, which contributes to its gaining global popularity as a Brazilian Superfruit. Characteristics of Acai Berries Acai Berry is a tiny and round fruit from the Acai palm tree, found...Continue Reading
Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic or numbing medicine that effectively blocks the body’s nerve signals. It is a local anaesthetic that is used for pain management. It also serves as a topical pain reliever and an essential component of cough drops. (1) Benzocaine: How it works The drug works by causing loss of sensation in the...Continue Reading
Potassium citrate is an alkaline agent recommended to prevent nephrolithiasis. It works by making the urine less acidic and more alkaline. It helps decrease the uric acid in the body by actually increasing the citrate and potassium levels and raising the pH level of urine. (1) The Onset of Renal Tubular Acidosis: Renal Tubular Acidosis...Continue Reading
World Unani Day is celebrated globally every year on 11 February. It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan, the great Unani scholar and social reformer. He fought for freedom and was one of the co-founders and the First Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia. (1) To recognize the contribution of Hakim...Continue Reading
Acenocoumarol is used to prevent harmful blood clots, which reduces the risk of a heart attack. Clots in the heart can detach and travel to the brain, which causes a stroke. Acenocoumarol acts as a blood thinner and helps keep blood flowing smoothly by decreasing the number of clotting proteins. It is an anticoagulant medicine...Continue Reading
World Cancer Day is a global event that takes place on 4 February every year to bring together people in the fight against cancer. The aim is to promote awareness, create advocacy and sensitize governments to facilitate action against cancer. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) took the initiative towards early detection, prevention and...Continue Reading
