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Actin is a ubiquitous protein involved in the formation of filaments that are major components of the cytoskeleton. It is the monomeric subunit of microfilaments, one of the three major components of the cytoskeleton, and of thin filaments which are...

Pregnancy is a state when a woman has mixed feelings about everything. As a mother, she only wants the best for her unborn child. No mother would like to pass on her STD to her unborn child. Genital warts can be passed on during pregnancy or birth.

It is well known that perfume was widely used to elevate moods or cure bodily ailments by royalty and commoners alike. Even pharmacists, who knew of the healing properties of the plant oils used in perfumes, applied these fragrant compounds to cure...

Women with dyspareunia were found to have more physical pathology on pelvic examination and greater psychological symptoms. Most common pain with dyspareunia occurs during coitus, but some women experience pain afterward, while others report pain at...

Fortunately, there are many effective treatments for dry mouth. Sugar-free candy or gum stimulates saliva flow, and moisture can be replaced by using artificial saliva and oral rinses.

The treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders is a combination of specialized Parent Skills training. Parent training and therapy with the child or adolescent, is most effective when done in the family home.

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It usually affects the nose and throat and causes a bad sore throat, swollen glands, fever and chills. It is caused by a bacteria named Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

Dermatitis is a blanket term literally meaning " inflammation of the skin". Symptoms of inflammation are itching, pain, redness, swelling, and the formation of small blisters or wheals (itchy, red circles with a white centre) on the skin.

Cystitis is common in women, but it is less common and a potentially more serious condition for men. For men the cause can be an underlying bladder or prostate infection, an obstruction or tumour, or an enlarged prostate.

The life expectation for people with cystic fibrosis has been steadily increasing over the past 40 years. Some people with CF have serious lung and digestive problems.