In gene therapy, genes are inserted into a human genome for the treatment of hereditary diseases. Gene therapy is generally used for distinct diseases, such as SCID or septic granulomatosis, that cannot be controlled by conventional therapeutic approaches. What is gene therapy? Gene therapy involves inserting genes into a human genome to treat inherited diseases. … Gene Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Whether nicotine patches actually help to facilitate nicotine withdrawal or whether they rather make it more difficult is controversial. In many studies, nicotine replacement therapy via the nicotine patch is advocated. In other studies, however, it is denied any effect. Although it is much easier to quit smoking because the nicotine patch provides the addictive … Nicotine Patch: Effect, Uses & Risks
Hypogonadism is an underactivity of the gonads, which in men can take the form of posttesticular hypogonadism, for example. The cause of this fertility disorder is either sperm duct obstruction or other sperm motility impairment. If motility cannot be restored, artificial insemination is performed. What is posttesticular hypogonadism? There are different reasons for infertility and … Posttesticular Hypogonadism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Promyelocytic leukemia is an acute form of leukemia caused by a neoplasia in the red bone marrow. It involves an uncontrolled proliferation of promyelocytes, an immature precursor of white blood cells, leukocytes. Treatment and median survival rates of promyelocytic leukemia are still considered poor. What is promyelocytic leukemia? Promyelocytic leukemia, PML, is a special form … Promyelocytic Leukemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In thyroid hormone resistance, enough thyroid hormones are produced, but they cannot adequately affect the pituitary gland or peripheral organs. The cause is a genetic defect of thyroid hormone receptors. The clinical picture of thyroid hormone resistance is highly variable. What is thyroid hormone resistance? In thyroid hormone resistance, the two thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) … Thyroid Hormone Resistance: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Substitution therapy may be necessary in some cases to ensure the functioning of the body with all its organs. This involves supplying the body with missing substances that it needs to function properly. In such cases, it is called substitution therapy. What is substitution therapy? Substitution therapy is defined by supplying the body with substances … Substitution Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
