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…
Childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD) describes a group of respiratory diseases that can affect babies, children, and teens. It is also called diffuse lung disease [1]. Some children are born with an interstitial lung disease (ILD) while others develop an ILD later during childhood [2]. ChILD can be mild, serious, or life-threatening. Some types of…
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) occurs due to the gradual decline in kidney function. It is characterized by the progressive reduction of organic biochemical function and secondary physiological functions due to the accumulation of metabolic waste, electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance, reduced blood volume, increased blood potassium and phosphate, anemia, endocrine disorders, hypertrophy of the thyroid, infertility,…
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…
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junctions, leading to the weakness of voluntary muscles (Figure 1). Common symptoms include double vision, drooping eyelids, facial and throat muscle weakness, and overall fatigue [1]. MG patients lose natural muscle control, experiencing varying muscle weakness and fatigue. While there is no cure for MG, treatment…
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…
