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Breast cancer is a disease in which the breast cells grow out of control. There are different types of breast cancer. The type of breast cancer depends on the mammary cells that turn into cancer. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in men and women, but is much more common in women. #Breast Cancer Symptoms The signs and symptoms of breast cancer can be: A knot in the chest or a thickening that feels different than the surrounding tissue. Changes in the skin on the chest, such as. B. dimples Change the size, shape or appearance of a breast. The pigmented skin surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin Redness or tingling of the breasts, like the skin of an orange #Causes The exact cause of breast cancer is not fully understood but we know that the risk of breast cancer increases with age. After puberty, a woman’s breast consists of fat, connective tissue and thousands...

Researchers at the Koch Institute have created a blueberry-sized capsule that can be used to administer oral insulin doses. It can replace the injections that people with type 2 diabetes should give up every day. Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by the β-cells of the pancreas. This enables the body to regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. The new capsule is made of a biodegradable polymer. The internal microneedles components are quite complex: compressed, freeze-dried insulin and a biodegradable material and it is a lyophilized microparticle of insulin and a stainless steel spring that is rinsed and held in a sugar table. When sugar dissolves in gastric acid, the spring melts and pushes the microparticles into the stomach. For people with type 2 diabetes, regular insulin injections are part of everyday life, but this is not the most convenient routine. Much work has been done to develop an insulin pill as a less invasive alternative, but it prese...

GPAT, short for Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test, is a national-level examination which will be conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA) from the year 2019 onwards. Earlier, the responsibility of conducting this postgraduate level pharmacy entrance exam was administered by AICTE i.e. the All India Council for Technical Education. From now on, NTA will conduct GPAT as per the instructions by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and Government of India. The GPAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved/affiliated institutes and colleges. GPAT is conducted in online mode and it is meant for aspirants to pursue M.Pharm programme from India's best pharmacy colleges such as NIPER, BHU, and DIPSAR. Since the exam is a gateway for students to land seats at the top-notch pharmacy institutes, the level of competition in the exam is quite high. For those of you preparing for the exam, we've listed down some of the best books that can help you excel in the examination...

Pharmacology is one of the most important subject in the Pharmacy profession as well as in medical field. Pharmacology is the corner stone of the modern pharmacy. What is Pharmacology? The word pharmacology is derived from two Greek words, pharmacon meaning a “drug” and logos meaning “a reason”. Pharmacology is the study of how  medicinal substances interact with living systems. Pharmacology is The study of drugs, their nature, their sources,and their properties,absorption,distribution,biotransformation,elimination,interactions,toxicology and their therapeutic applications. Pharmacology is the study of the body’s reaction to drugs. Pharmacology is study of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of a drug. In a broader sense, Pharmacology looks at how drugs work (mechanism), their side effects and interaction with other drugs. What is a Drug? A drug is any chemical entity that causes a change in biological function in a living organ...

#Menstrual cramps – also called dysmenorrhea – are debilitating, cramping, or throbbing sensations which happen prior to and during a menstrual period. The severity can vary from moderate to excruciating, and include lower-abdominal cramps, achy distress, or intense pain which comes and goes similar to labour pains. Menstrual cramps might be accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. #Treatment: (Drugs Used In Menstrual Pain) Treatment options differ and every woman should locate a treatment that is most appropriate for her. Non-drug steps that might help include sufficient rest and sleep, routine exercise(particularly walking), and smoking cessation. A heating pad placed on the abdominal region may also alleviate the pain. However, aspirin has a limited effect in controlling the production of prostaglandin and is only helpful for mild cramps. For mild menstrual cramps, the nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) may be useful. The NSAIDs are more effect...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a set of conditions which occur because of damage to your airways and lungs. COPD can consist of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. If you have COPD, you might have symptoms like difficulty breathing, cough, wheezing, and tightness in your chest. COPD is often brought on by smoking, but sometimes it’s brought on by breathing in toxins in the surroundings. There’s absolutely no cure for COPD, and also the harm to the airways and lungs is irreversible. Nevertheless, several drugs can help reduce redness and open your airways that will assist you breathe easier with COPD. Drugs Used in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1. Beta agonist inhalers Beta-agonist inhalers include: Arformoterol Formoterol Indacaterol Salmeterol Olodaterol DO NOT use a spacer with beta-agonist inhalers. 2. Anticholinergic inhalers Anticholinergic inhalers include: Aclidinium Glycopyrronium Ipratropium Tiotropium Umeclidinium Use you...

Calcium channel blockers are a type of medication that people take to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. Doctors may prescribe a calcium channel blocker to treat high blood pressure or a variety of heart conditions. Calcium  channel blockers are common medications that have a low risk of complications. In this article, we discuss how these drugs work, as well as their uses and possible side effects. What is a calcium channel blocker? Calcium is necessary for muscle contractions to occur throughout the body. This mineral enters muscle cells through ion channels, which are tiny pores on the surface of the cell. This process is essential for normal bodily functioning. Calcium channel blockers reduce the amount of calcium that can enter muscle cells in the heart and blood vessel walls via these channels. In doing this, they lower the pressure in the blood vessels and on the heart. Uses Doctors  commonly  use calcium channel blockers to treat...