Stroke can lead to death or permanent disability, debilitate the human body, impaired mobility and cognition, and leave a tremendous burden on the patient’s family and society [1]. Initial intervention measures such as surgery and the use of special medicines have had certain effectiveness. However, long-term intervention may still be required, even lifelong treatment. After…
The retina contains millions of light-sensitive cells (rods and cones) and other nerve cells that receive and organize visual information, retina sends this information to your brain through your optic nerve, enabling you to see [1]. Retinal diseases are diverse, but most can affect any part of the retina [2]. Retinal diseases can affect any…
There is a particular emphasis on the benefits of supplementing probiotics in preventing and treating allergies in children. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) define probiotics in allergic Skin Inflammation as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits on the host” [1]. Several probiotics are…
Ischemic heart disease (IHD), a life-threatening cardiac condition characterized by lessened blood and oxygen supply to the heart, which is the principal component of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), may lead to heart failure and myocardial infarction (MI) [1]. It is the major cause of death in urbanized nations and contributes significantly to the disease burden in…
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease, affecting 1% of the population worldwide after age 60 [1,2]. It poses a significant problem in aging societies [3,4]. The progressive loss of functions of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the central nervous system characterizes Parkinson’s disease. Typical symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are slow…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The condition progresses slowly, starting with muscle weakness in the limbs and ending in paralysis and death, mainly because of respiratory failure. The disease is a significant burden for society. ALS affects approximately 1 to…
