Leukocytes or white blood cells provide the body defense against invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi and cancer. The cells are made in the bone marrow and occur throughout the body including the blood and lymphatic system which is part of the...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, uses a specialized chamber to increase the concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream. The chamber is pressurized two and one-half to three times greater than normal air pressure, thus forcing more oxygen into...
Panniculitis refers to the inflammation of the layer of fat beneath the dermis and epidermis of the skin. Nodular panniculitis is a rare skin disorder characterized by tender and painful bumps that occur below the skin's surface. These are called...
Blood is a mixture of liquid and formed elements. The formed elements include the blood cells and the platelets, which are derived from stem cells in the bone marrow. Blood cells are divided into two groups: red blood cells (erythrocytes) and...
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which the immune system mistakenly stimulates skin cells to reproduce too quickly. Although psoriasis isn't a life-threatening condition, it can have great psychological impact and also trigger a...
Saw palmetto is a bushy, palm-like plant native to the coastal regions of the southeastern United States. Also known locally as shrub palmetto, the berries of this plant are a traditional remedy for urinary tract disorders in men. Today, the herb...
Black cumin or Nigella sativa is a common spice that grows in areas of the Mediterranean, Asia and India. According to the review article in the November 2008 issue of "Cancer Therapy," black cumin is mentioned in several historical religious and...
Blood is a type of connective tissue that contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The contents of blood cells are identified in lab by using cell staining techniques and evaluated under a light microscope. Some cell contents are...
Your immune system recognizes infectious microorganisms and mounts protective responses against the damage they would otherwise cause. Immune responses involve functionally distinct types of white blood cells (leukocytes). Leukocytes develop from...
