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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a neurohormone also knownas luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, is a peptide consisting of 10 amino acids and is produced in the arcuate nuclei of the hypothalamus. This hormone stimulates the synthesis and secretion of the two pituitary gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), by the anterior pituitary gland.

The effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone on the secretion of luteinizing hormone...

What is Dyspnea?  Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, often occurs to women who are in their later years.  It is the symptom of something very severe, such as cardiopulmonary disease.  Dyspnea also could be the symptom of heart problems, cancer, pneumonia, upper respiratory infection, blockages in the lungs or airways, or other diseases.  Dyspnea is also caused by anemia.  Those that experience dyspnea should seek medical attention immediately.

Dyspnea...

What is Atopic Eczema? Atopic Eczema is a common form of dermatitis found in children under the age of five and infants.  Symptoms can occur throughout life of those that have been diagnosed.  There have been cases where symptoms of atopic eczema haven't appeared until adulthood. Flare-ups can be triggered by stress, temperature changes, food allergies, as well as dry skin.  The skin disorder, atopic eczema, is thought to be a malfunction of the immune system and can...

What is Chronic Bronchitis ?  Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the bronchial tubes and defined by a cough that creates phlegm for a three month time period in two adjoining years.  Inflammation of the airways can result in a narrowing of the bronchial tubes.

Large quantities of mucous are formed when the bronchial tubes become overly irritated, which is coughed up by the patient.  Other symptoms of chronic bronchitis are wheezing, a tightening of the chest,...

One of Canada's top addiction experts has resigned after complaining about inadequate resources available to treat patients addicted to opiates.

Dr. Lindy Lee resigned as the director of the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. Lee said that she could not keep up with the increasing demand for opiate detox and addiction services. Lee became frustrated and disillusioned with the lack of support from health officials. She was swamped with requests to assess more opiate addicts who...

Businesses want to make a profit, but are skittish about relying on one customer for all of their revenue. Nonprofit groups should be nervous as well, based on the experience of Craig Lambdin. Lambdin took over MFI Recovery Center, a drug treatment center in California, in 1985.

"They (MFI) existed solely on one government contract," Lambdin said. "That contract only covered 80 percent of the costs. Pancake breakfasts and car washes didn't quite make up for the...

Idaho is ordering a private prison company to pay thousands of dollars to fix problems with drug and alcohol treatment centers and medical care at the Idaho Correctional Center. The Idaho Correctional Center is accused of having ten of 13 drug and alcohol treatment center counselors without proper qualifications.

A medical audit completed by the Idaho Department of Correction earlier this year shows that the prison, which has a contract with the state, is plagued with problems....

For a small amount of time I worked in a mental health clinic. The clients were average Americans seeking counseling, therapy, and the occasional guidance that a licensed professional can offer. When I began, I noticed very few patients were being referred to the psychiatrist to receiveanti-depressants. As time went on, however, I noticed that on average one out of every three was being sent to receive a prescription.

Now, I'm not at liberty to divulge the reasons/causes/thoughts...

As the world marks African Traditional Medicine Day on Sunday, patrons of herbal medicines are on the rise in Nigeria.

A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), at various markets in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, where herbal and traditional medicines are sold, indicate good patronage, regardless of the proliferation of western drugs.

NAN check also revealed that patrons of herbal medicines cut across the various socio-economic strata in the country.

The small and simple benzothiazole nucleus is present in compounds involved in research aimed at evaluating new products that possess interesting biological activities like- antitumour1-4, antimicrobial5-7,, antitubercular8, antimalarial9, anticonvulsant10,11, anthelmintic12, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity.13,14 The benzothiazole ring is present in various marine or terrestrial natural compounds, which have useful biological activities. Heterocycles...