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What Is Sulforaphane?

The article below curated from the work of: Gary B. O'Mealey, William L. Berry, and Scott M. Plafker Sulforaphane is… Read More

November 27, 2018

The Emerging Role Of Nrf2 In Mitochondrial Function

Oxidants are generally produced in a controlled manner in order to regulate essential processes in the human body, including cell… Read More

November 26, 2018

Nrf2 Signaling Pathway: Pivotal Roles In Inflammation

Nrf2 supports the activation of a group of antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes and genes which protect the human body from… Read More

November 21, 2018

Understanding Nrf2 and its Impact on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, affect millions of individuals worldwide. A variety of treatment options are… Read More

November 21, 2018

Is Acupuncture for Chiropractors Legal?

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) adopts new §78.14 concerning acupuncture.New §78.14 is adopted with changes to the proposed… Read More

November 20, 2018

Nrf2 Explained: The Keap1-Nrf2 Pathway

Oxidative stress is described as cell damage caused by free radicals, or unstable molecules, which can ultimately affect healthy function.… Read More

November 19, 2018

What is Nrf2 Activation?

DNA supports approximately 20,000 genes, each holding a program for the creation of a protein or enzyme required for a… Read More

November 16, 2018

Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis

About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic, autoimmune disease… Read More

November 15, 2018

How Arthritis Can Affect the Knee

Arthritis is characterized as the inflammation of one or multiple joints. The most common symptoms of arthritis include pain and… Read More

November 14, 2018

The Basic Science of Human Knee Menisci Structure, Composition, and Function

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body, consisting of the thigh bone, or femur,… Read More

November 13, 2018

Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part II. Differential Diagnosis

The knee is the largest joint in the human body, where the complex structures of the lower and upper legs… Read More

November 7, 2018

Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part I. History, Physical Examination, Radiographs, and Laboratory Tests

Knee pain is a common health issue among athletes and the general population alike. Although symptoms of knee pain can… Read More

November 6, 2018

Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part I. History, Physical Examination, Radiographs, and Laboratory Tests

Knee pain is a common health issue among athletes and the general population alike. Although symptoms of knee pain can… Read More

November 6, 2018

What is a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture?

The tendons are powerful soft tissues which connect the muscles to the bones. One of these tendons, the quadriceps tendon,… Read More

November 5, 2018

What is Knee Plica Syndrome?

The knee is a made up of a variety of complex soft tissues. Enclosing the knee joint is a fold… Read More

October 30, 2018

What is Chondromalacia Patellae?

Chondromalacia patellae, also referred to as runner's knee, is a health issue in which the cartilage beneath the patella, or kneecap,… Read More

October 30, 2018

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is characterized by the inflammation of the… Read More

October 26, 2018

What Is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome?

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson, or SLJ, syndrome is a debilitating knee condition that most commonly affects teens during periods of rapid growth. The… Read More

October 25, 2018

What is Patellar Tendinitis?

Patellar tendinitis is a common health issue characterized by the inflammation of the tendon which joins the kneecap, or patella,… Read More

October 24, 2018

Bisphosphonates: Mechanism of Action and Role in Clinical Practice

Bisphosphonates are a type of drug/medication which blocks the loss of bone density to treat osteoporosis-related ailments. They are most… Read More

October 23, 2018

What is Metastatic Bone Disease?

Cancer which develops in specific organs of the human body, including the lungs, breast, or prostate, among others, can sometimes… Read More

October 23, 2018

Femoroacetabular Impingement

Femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI, is a medical state where additional bone develops in a single or multiple of the bones… Read More

October 19, 2018