ROLE OF INFLAMMATION IN DEPRESSION RELAPSE

Role of inflammation in depression relapse

Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide.After the first episode, patients with remitted MDD have a 60% chance of experiencing a second episode.Consideration of therapy continuation should be viewed in terms of the balance between the adverse effects of medication and the need to prevent a possible relapse

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From micro to macro, nanotechnology demystifies acute pancreatitis: a new generation of treatment options emerges

Abstract Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a disease characterized by an acute inflammatory response in the pancreas.This is caused by the abnormal activation of pancreatic enzymes by a variety of etiologic factors, which results in a localized inflammatory response.The symptoms of this disease include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting and laubade 1973

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Blending Online Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning

In this article I will share a qualitative self-study about a 15-week blended 100% online graduate level course facilitated through synchronous meetings on Blackboard Collaborate and asynchronous discussions on Blackboard.I taught the course at the University of Tennessee (UT) during the spring 2012 semester and the course topic was online learning

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