Health Problems Archives - Page 18 of 189

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Rheumatoid factor (RF) is an antibody present in blood. The rheumatoid factor test checks for the presence of this antibody.

Hypotonia or lack of muscle tone is a sign of an underlying disease or condition. It may be seen at

Adenosine is a purine present normally in the body. This molecule however has several physiological and pharmacological roles to play

Swine flu is caused by the H1N1 strain of the influenza virus. The influenza virus constantly changes and mutates in

The esophagus is the pipe that connects the oral cavity (mouth) to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus is associated

Metformin and its derivatives have been widely used for a long time for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dysmenorrhea refers to the presence of pain during menstruation, usually in the lower abdomen, but sometimes in the back. It

Sports nutrition is a very highly regarded field of modern sports medicine, which helps athletes to keep their bodies in

Hypophosphatasia is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that affects the bones and teeth by disrupting a process called mineralization. During

Taurine is a natural amino acid naturally present in bodily tissues that play a role in physiological functions that is