For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Neural foraminal narrowing, often referred to as neural foraminal stenosis, is a condition that affects the spinal cord and the associated spinal nerves. The condition is due to a narrowing of the foramen, resulting in eventual nerve compression.
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The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs working together to defend the body against foreign invaders. The workhorse cells of the immune system are the white blood cells (WBC). They consist of both specific and non-specific defense cells that have the capability of recognizing self vs.
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Dopamine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that functions as a neurotransmitter and neurohormone. It primarily affects movement control, emotions and the pleasure and reward centers of the brain. It activates five dopamine receptors, D1 through D5, which are found throughout the brain and body.
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Iron deficiency is considered the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Iron is an essential mineral found in all cells of the body and integral to a variety of processes.
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Hypothyroidism is a condition of an underactive thyroid gland that produces little or no thyroid hormone. Your thyroid hormones play a large role in the regulation of your metabolism and the support of a variety of other bodily functions.
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