Articles written by Uni Blake

As the environment changes so do disease patterns and diseases distributions.

Sep 16, 2010 - Uni Blake

Treating Type 2 diabetes requires the use of oral medications to control blood sugar levels.

Aug 21, 2010 - Uni Blake

Researchers are weighing the benefits of using statins against the risks. Statins are a primary cholesterol lowering medication.

Jun 29, 2010 - Uni Blake

Treating the risk factors that affect cardiovascular disease is seemingly getting more complicated as genetics and pharmacology impact treatment strategies.

Jun 20, 2010 - Uni Blake

Marijuana (Cannabis) smoke has a negative impact on anesthesia use.

May 31, 2010 - Uni Blake

Neurotoxicologists have used neurotoxicants to help in understanding the way the nervous system works.

May 4, 2010 - Uni Blake

Toxic reactions caused by toxins can be grouped according to how and where they affect the body.

Apr 30, 2010 - Uni Blake

Toxicology is a broad field; knowing what different toxicologists do may help when deciding on toxicology career.

Apr 27, 2010 - Uni Blake

Asthma inhalers control asthma by transporting corticosteroids and bronchodilators to the lungs quickly and efficiently.

Apr 19, 2010 - Uni Blake

Soma® was one of the prescription medications found in the late actor Corey Haim's apartment after his death. This medication is unfamiliar to most people but to drug abu

Mar 16, 2010 - Uni Blake

As the use of K2 and other tainted herbal spice concoctions continue to rise, the negative effects are starting to surface.

Mar 9, 2010 - Uni Blake

Marijuana is a common recreational drug with known medical benefits. However, the legal community is not willing to make the drug legal.

Mar 9, 2010 - Uni Blake

Herbal mixtures marketed as "K2" and "Spice" have for the past six years been delivering marijuana-like highs and doing so legally.

Mar 9, 2010 - Uni Blake

Articular cartilage is the cartilage found in joints that allow movement. This highly organized tissue is important in knee joint function, but it is often damaged.

Feb 13, 2010 - Uni Blake

In North America, aflatoxin contamination is tightly regulated in commercial farming by national agencies but for homesteaders there is no regulation.

Jan 24, 2010 - Uni Blake

Cadmium, an extremely toxic metal that is commonly used in electroplating and galvanizing is showing up in children's toys and jewelry.

Jan 16, 2010 - Uni Blake

During the winter month's people spend more time indoors. This increases exposure to indoor pollutants such as ozone.

Jan 2, 2010 - Uni Blake

Poinsettias are a common symbol of the holiday season but do they pose a danger?

Dec 17, 2009 - Uni Blake

There are few mechanical heart support devices available to infants under the age of two.These devices help support the heart before a heart transplant

Dec 12, 2009 - Uni Blake

Recruiting the body's immune system to fight HIV and Cancer has shown promise especially when small antibody recruiting molecules are used.

Nov 14, 2009 - Uni Blake

Most people understand the negative effects that smoking has on their lives, but quitting smoking is difficult. The latest answer could be a vaccine.

Nov 6, 2009 - Uni Blake

Transgenic crops have been around since the early 90s. However, not many studies have been conducted to determine their impact on the wild crop population.

Nov 4, 2009 - Uni Blake

Regular flu vaccine, FluMist contains three different influenza virus strains while the H1N1 vaccine nasal spray contains only one virus strain.

Nov 4, 2009 - Uni Blake

While bracing for the flu season consider incorporating extra antioxidants into a regular diet to stop the influenza virus from replicating and causing the flu.

Nov 1, 2009 - Uni Blake

Facts about the effectiveness of the different deliver methods of the influenza vaccines.

Oct 31, 2009 - Uni Blake

Consuming melamine tainted food causes symptoms related to kidney stones. Long term effects of melamine consumption are not well defined.

Oct 29, 2009 - Uni Blake

Africans have long dominated the athletic stage; producing record breaking track and field athletes. However, Africa has yet to produce notable winter athletes.

Oct 28, 2009 - Uni Blake

Individuals with drug-resistant hypertension may find hope in the Rheos High Blood Pressure Therapy System an implantable device that lowers blood pressure.

Oct 17, 2009 - Uni Blake

Obesity is a growing worldwide problem and researchers are finding that maybe some of the causes are as simple as brain reflexes.

Oct 17, 2009 - Uni Blake

The theory behind using vaccinations is simple; they are used to boost a body's immune system against problematic antigens and in this case, cancerous cells.

Oct 10, 2009 - Uni Blake

Simply put, vaccines prevent infections and antiviral drugs are designed to stop viruses from developing.

Sep 12, 2009 - Uni Blake

The prospect of genetically engineering humans is still sitting in Pandora's Box, but the genetic engineering of the food supply is generating a heated public debate.

Aug 22, 2009 - Uni Blake

The big selling point of genetically engineered crops is their increased resistance to herbicides, pests and pathogens. However, what is the cost to the environment?

Aug 22, 2009 - Uni Blake

Many mothers afflicted with postpartum depression question whether they should continue breastfeeding will taking antidepressants.

Aug 15, 2009 - Uni Blake

Medications for postpartum depression are not without risks to the infant.

Aug 15, 2009 - Uni Blake

Abstaining from social drinking while nursing is difficult, but what is the cost of having an alcoholic drink or two?

Aug 1, 2009 - Uni Blake

The questions of when life begins and when life ends have polarized opinions on abortion and end of life issues. Can the criteria used to define brain death serve both?

Jun 13, 2009 - Uni Blake

Commonly found arsenic can affect the body's immune response to the Influenza virus.

May 23, 2009 - Uni Blake

Cancer drugs targeting the eukaryotic translation initiation factor gene offers hope in cancer treatment.

May 15, 2009 - Uni Blake

The public generally views supplements as safe but the safety is mostly based on traditional and not scientific experience.

May 7, 2009 - Uni Blake

Influenza vaccines are made after researchers determine the strain of virus creating the endemic or pandemic. This process uses chicken eggs.

May 2, 2009 - Uni Blake

It takes time to develop influenza vaccines; during a pandemic time is of the essence.

May 2, 2009 - Uni Blake

Biotechnology has aided in the development of radiation imaging that is used in computer tomography (CT) and radiotherapy for cancer. The result is increased cancer risk.

Apr 22, 2009 - Uni Blake

Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) a process that scientists use to initiate cloning is being used to create stem cells.

Apr 12, 2009 - Uni Blake

The future of fighting common infections may be in the development of new antibiotics or in the combination of antibiotic and non-antibiotic drug therapies.

Apr 11, 2009 - Uni Blake

Household medications such as acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen, decongestants, and antihistamines can cause serious problems when taken incorrectly.

Apr 11, 2009 - Uni Blake

Researchers know that it is the anthocyanins found in the cranberry juice and cranberry supplements that help deter UTIs, but exactly how do they help.

Mar 26, 2009 - Uni Blake

A high-fat diet coupled with predisposed genetics can cause people to be over-weight. The same genes could be the key to developing drugs that can control weight gain.

Mar 16, 2009 - Uni Blake

Most people look forward to spring but for others the change in weather brings annoying allergies and the related hay fever.

Mar 8, 2009 - Uni Blake

Vitamin D is poised to replace vitamin C as the vitamin of choice to keep colds at bay.

Feb 26, 2009 - Uni Blake