Neoteric MED

  Introduction Immunity is the ability of body to resist infection (invasion) caused by foreign agents and to neutralize their effects on body. What brings about immunity? Lymphocytes are the cells which bring about the immunity to the body. On the basis of presence or absence of granulocytes, the WBC’s are classified into two categories: Granulocytes & Agranulocytes. Granulocytes: Consists of 3 types of different cells, namely Eosinophils, Basophils & Neutrophils. Agranulocytes: Consists of 2 types of cells called, Lymphocytes (B and T Lymphocytes) & Monocytes. The cell which is responsible for immune response is the part of the agranulocyte WBC. Different types of Immunities Innate and acquired are the two types of immunity responsible for the immune system of the human body. However, acquired immunity is divided further into cellular and humoral immunity. Innate Immunity: The immunity gain by an individual before birth genetically is called innate ...

History of Multiple Myeloma Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells which are present in blood, has been present since centuries. The first documented case of this disease was issued less than 160 year from today’s date. The first patient of this disease Thomas Alexander McBean excreted a certain type of protein, which was studied by Henry Bence Jones. These proteins were further named as "Bence Jones Proteins". The first diagnosis of multiple myeloma was viable when ROENTGEN’S rays were discovered. What are the other names of Multiple Myeloma   ? PLASMA CELL MYELOMA   , MYELOMATOSIS, KAHLER’S DISEASE, MYELOMA Cause The cause of Multiple Myeloma is unknown. Several efforts are going on by scientists all around the globe to know the main cause of multiple myeloma. Risk Factors  Monoclonal Gammopathy increases the risk of person developing myeloma; obesity is also one of the risk factor in developing myeloma. Diagnosis Several diagnostic met...