Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Diabetes has two major forms: Type 1 Diabetes is an auto-immune disorder where insulin-producing β-cells in the pancreatic Islets of Langerhans are attacked by the body's immune system resulting in reduced insulin production.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Eczema or dermatitis is a (chronic) inflammation of the skin. Eczema is marked by itchy skin and crusty skin lesions. It is not known what exactly causes Eczema but an over-active immune system may at least be part of the cause.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Although not exactly a disease, MDMA intoxication occurs after ingesting MDMA and typically comes with dysphoria, agitation or insomnia.
MDMA interferes with the clearance of serotonin, dopamine and adrenalin/epinephrin from the brain, causing their levels to rise and ultimately leads to the serotonin syndrome.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder that is mostly characterized by severe headaches and aura.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Morphine is an opioid drug used to treat acute and chronic pain.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Tourette's Syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disorder that is marked by a collection of motor- and vocal tics. Tourette's is inherited and is believed to result from dysfunctional cortical and subcortical regions in the brain.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV/AIDS attacks cells of the immune system making the body more susceptible to infections and tumors. As a result, patients often suffer from nausea, loss of appetite, intractable pain and other secondary symptoms often associated with cancer (cachexia/wasting syndrome).
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
COPD is a chronic lung disease. To date, no cure exists for COPD and therefore most treatments focus on reducing symptoms and suppressing discomfort.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Energy homeostasis (balance) is one of the primary functions of the endocannabinoid system.