The facts on pattern baldness

The facts on pattern baldness

We all experience hair loss, losing between 50 and 100 strands of hair daily. Hair is lost as a result of a new hair growing in the follicle and pushing the older hair out. Hair grows in a pattern that consists of 3 stages: growth (anagen), involution (catagen), and rest (telogen).READ POST

The Popliteal Fossa

The popliteal fossa with popliteal artery, tibial nerve, popliteal vein and common fibular nerve labelled

At the posterior aspect of the knee? lies the popliteal fossa. It is a diamond shaped♦️area that holds several important nerves and vessels that travel from the thigh to the knee. In this snippet we will take a closer look at its borders and contents. READ POST

Saliva and the salivary glands

Faded side view of the skull with the major salivary glands highlighted including the parotid gland, sublingual gland and submandibular gland

Every day we produce between 0.5 to 1.5 litres of saliva. ? That equates to about 23,659 litres in a lifetime – enough to fill 2 swimming pools! ? So why do we produce so much saliva? READ POST

What happens to the cells during cancer

What happens to the cells during cancer

When healthy cells become cancerous, they typically acquire what are known as the six main hallmarks of cancer. These are biological capabilities that allow cancer cells to survive and spread.READ POST

Causes of vision imparement

A cataract in the left eye of a male model

Vision impairment is the inability of the eyes to function adequately as a unit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a ‘normal level.’ READ POST

Rotator cuff tear: The Facts

An anterior view of the muscles of the rotator cuff including the Supraspinatus, Subscapularis and Teres Minor muscles

Often rotator cuff injuries are associated with professional athletes, such as pitchers⚾️ and tennis players?. However, a majority of patients are those ages 50 and over.READ POST

Brain-computer interfaces

A brain computer interface showing the BCI on the skull and the BCI on the brain

A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that provides a communication pathway between the central nervous system (CNS) and an external device. READ POST

Blood supply to the lungs

Heart and lungs showing blood supply to the lungs

Most biochemical reactions in the body either generate energy or require energy to progress. Cellular organelles and tissues need oxygen to ensure these reactions proceed with ease. READ POST