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Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is an age related muscle disorder, which is most common among aged individuals and it may lead to severe disability due to its incurable nature. This muscle disorder is mainly characterized by inflammatory myopathy that slowly progresses and causes weakness of the limbs, least or no reflexes from deep tendons, mixing of neurogenic and myopathic changes in electromyography as well as dysphasia. Many a times, IBM remains under-diagnosed as it occurs mainly in the aged individuals, with several co-morbidities, and hence, often misdiagnosed with polymyositis. People over 50 years of age suffering from polymyositis mostly suffer from inclusion body myositis.

Haemophilus is a group of bacteria that causes different types of illness such as breathing, bone and joint disorders and nervous system disorders. Among all the strains of Haemophilus, H infleunzae type b (Hib) is one of the most common types of infecton causing bacteria. The bacteria is also known as Bacillus Influenzae of Pfeiffer's bacillus and it is a gram negative, facultatively, ccobacillary, anaerobic bacteria. This strain of bacterium belongs to the Pasteurellaceae family and was first isolated in 1892 during influenza pandemic. Some strains of the H. infleunzae posses a capsule of polysaccharide and on the basis of different biochemical properties of capsule these strains are classified into 6 different subtypes. Among all the strains of Haemophilus, H infleunzae type b (Hib) is the most virulent strain that is responsible for invasive infections. However, there are some strains of Haemophilus that have no capsule and can be termed as non encapsulated or nontypeable H.infleunzae. This strain of bacteria accounts for more than 95% of the infections occurring due to Haemophilus influenza in adults and children. H. infleunzae is also responsible for wide range of invasive and localized infections which can range from mild ear infection to other sever infections like blood stream infections. This strain can cause cellulitis, meningitis, epiglottis, urinary tract infections, septic arthritis, cervical adenitis, endocartis, osteomyelitis and glossitis. Infection caused by non encapsulated H.infleunzae strain includes sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis media and mucosal infections.

The report titled 'Cocoa Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 - 2019' is a complete study of the global market for cocoa - a key ingredient in chocolates, cosmetics, and even liqueurs. While this ingredient has been used for several centuries now, new and innovative uses of cocoa have led an expansion of this market in the recent past. This report thus endeavors to offer a complete and accurate study of the current trends that prevail in this market. The report also offers an overview of the key factors that will propel growth over the forecast period, as well as those that will inhibit growth.

Cancer, according to the WHO resulted in the death of around 8.2 million individuals worldwide in 2012. Around 14% of the world's total annual deaths are as a result of various cancers. Modern medicine has extended the life expectancy of a cancer patient by a great margin. However newer cases are diagnosed every year globally, there is at present 14 million newly diagnosed individuals annually, according to the WHO. This is commonly as a result of the changing lifestyles, unhealthy diet, hereditary factors and exposure to carcinogenic elements. Nearly half of the general cancer cases that include: colorectal cancer, lymphoma, carcinoma, and lung cancer; are presented by men. This also includes breast cancer cases, where around 1% of the cases are exhibited by males worldwide. Male specific cancers include: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and penile cancer.

Syrup is a thick mixture of water and sugar usually flavored or medicated, or the accumulated juice of a fruit or plant. Syrups are mainly used in the food and beverage industries, as well as pharmaceutical industry. Most common types of syrups are Beverages, corn, fruit, maple, table (or pancake), toppings, candy, medicines. Syrups are not only used for adding sweetness to food items but they also provide flavor, by allowing flavor to stay on tongue for longer period. Syrups are used as natural preservative to reduce water activity. Syrups are also used in medicines to make them delicious.

Incidences of poisoning are fatal for most of the times and such incidences have risen over the years. WHO estimated that in 2004 approximately 346,000 people died globally due to unintentional poisoning. Moreover, more than a million people die annually due to suicide and deliberate ingestion of chemicals account for large number of these deaths. The increasing knowledge regarding the pharmacokinetics, pathology along with advancements in medicine has led to development of several antidotes for treating various kinds of poisoning. The conventional methods to treat poisoning such as gastric emptying (lavage) are being replaced by newer methods such as use of activated charcoal and several novel antidotes. Some of the most common agents of poisoning include pesticides, sedatives, overdose of drugs, chemicals, alcohols, etc.

Dairy products industry is one of the most dynamic markets globally. Growing health concerns due to consumption of non-vegetarian foods has prompted consumers to go for vegetarian foods and dairy products. Dairy products include a very broad range of products such as cheese, yoghurt, butter, buttermilk, ice cream, lactose free milk, cream and frozen desserts among others.

The microwaveable foods market had remained immune to the economic downturn and grew moderately in later years. This trend is expected to continue in future and this market is expected to witness a healthy growth in the coming years backed by factors like ease of preparation, convenience, and time constraints of a busy population. Increasing working women population, changing purchasing patterns and wide availability of microwaveable food products are some of the major factors contributing to the growth of the microwaveable food market. To satisfy the needs of a fast paced lifestyle, manufacturers are focusing on innovative microwaveable food products development.

Hydrocolloids are those polymers that are readily soluble, dispersive and prone to swell in water and thus change the physical properties of the solution to form gels, or enable thickening, emulsification and/or stabilization. Xanthan, carrageenan, starches and other such naturally occurring substances are some common hydrocolloids used in the market today. Based on their application, hydrocolloids are used in food, oilfields, pharmaceutical, paper and board, textiles and other industries. The major application markets for hydrocolloids are food and oilfields, both by revenue and volume and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Asia Pacific is the largest consumer in the hydrocolloids market and China is the single largest country in the world dominating hydrocolloid consumption at present. Japan is another country where hydrocolloids are used in plentiful, followed by Europe and North America and the Rest of the World. Based on product type, Starch and derivatives of starch are the dominant market and these substances at present account for most of the volume and revenue share of all hydrocolloids in any region.

Cancer associated with urinary tract is referred as urinary tract cancer. Cancer growth of cell arising from epithelial lining of urinary bladder results in urinary tract cancer. Elderly population is at a higher risk of urinary tract cancer. Although majority cases of urinary tract cancer are diagnosed at early stage, risk of re-occurrence of early diagnosed cancer is higher. Therefore, urinary tract cancer patients are recommended to undergo follow up tests to check re-occurrence of urinary tract cancer. Urinary tract cancer is also referred as bladder cancer.

The reason for the inception of gluten free products is the fact that gluten rich food is known to cause a disease known as celiac disease. It's a condition wherein the patient's immune system gets auto-triggered when they consume foods containing gluten. There is no medication available currently to cure this disease and the only way possible to avoid it is to switch to a gluten free diet. The gluten free products are experiencing a substantial growth due to various health benefits associated with it. The conviction that gluten free products are healthier than conventional products is one of the major factors influencing the growth in market of gluten free products. Easy availability of the products in retail stores, supermarkets, food-malls is also a factor for its increasing market. Gluten free products can be segmented on the basis of types which include gluten free breakfast cereals, flour, bakery and snacks.

Biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease of the kidney that results in the damage of small bile ducts of the liver, caused due to build-up of bile within the liver. The pressure formed by the accumulation of bile leads to severe liver cell damage. Due to weak immune systems, bile ducts are damaged accompanied with higher levels of bile in the liver, finally resulting into cirrhosis. The various symptoms associated with biliary cirrhosis are as follows:

Meals that are prepared outside the homes and catered to students, or the working masses is known as food service. Food service industry offers its services to schools, colleges, cafeterias, restaurants among others. The four types of foodservice systems are conventional, centralized, ready prepared and assembly service. The most common system is conventional foodservice system. The ingredients are collected from various outlets required for preparing the food and is prepared onsite. Foodservice finds growing applications especially in schools, colleges, universities and restaurants. People studying in schools or colleges or in offices often have their daily meals in the cafeteria which follow the conventional system.

Kaposi's sarcoma is a cancer that develops from the cell that line in the lymph or blood vessel. Kaposi's sarcoma grows in the lining of mouth, throat, nose and other organs in our body such as the lymph nodes, lungs and digestive tract. This type of sarcoma is made up of cancer and blood cells that causes purple, red or brown blotches or tumors on the skin. Sometimes Kaposi's sarcoma can spread to the digestive tract or lungs that may create emergency life threatening conditions. The most common symptom for Kaposi's sarcoma includes bloody sputum and shortness of breath. A patient who is suffering from cancer and who had radiotherapy for another cancer are at high risk for suffering from Kaposi's sarcoma. Moreover, people with AIDS are also at a high risk for developing Kaposi's sarcoma. Kaposi's sarcoma can be diagnosed with radiation therapy, proton therapy, computed tomography, positron emission tomography and tissue biopsy. Possible treatment option for Kaposi's sarcoma includes chemotherapy, cryotherapy and radiation therapy.

Flour can be fine or coarse powder which is made by grinding cereal grains, few varieties of seeds or roots and beans. These are carbohydrate and protein (gluten) rich and provide good amount of health nutrients. All-purpose flour is the most demanding variety of flour having a spectrum of usage.

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer which is frequently diagnosed in women above 40 years of age. This cancer is readily diagnosed in aged women and is one of the leading causes of death among them. At present, hormone refractory breast cancers are occurring increasingly due to rising number of hormone therapies that have made breast cancers resistant to most of these therapies, hence are also referred to as hormone-resistant breast cancers. However, various drug developers are increasingly conducting clinical trials to test the effectiveness of the chemotherapeutic agents other than hormones that can be helpful in treating such hormone-resistant breast cancers. Some of the chemotherapeutic agents, such as, trastuzumab and everolimus alone and/or trastuzumab and everolimus in combination are under clinical trials for effective management of hormone refractory breast cancers.

Gone are the days when consumers turn to travel agents and the telephone to find a good deal on a hotel room. Now travellers turn to the internet and search different hotel websites trying to find the best deals. Searching the internet and comparing different websites and prices can be time consuming, however, now thanks to HotelBandit.com, travellers can find the best price for a hotel room within minutes.

LegalTrek - The leading software company for legal practice management solutions for small and midsize law firms, announces a holiday giveaway. It is open worldwide and the lucky winner will be awarded 6 must-have legal E-books and 1 year of LegalTrek's management software.

In a world where physical attractiveness is everything that many invest their resources to keep up with the standards, it is not surprising that many people – men in particular – become overly conscious with their tresses once hair loss strikes and begin sweeping every esteem and confidence in their head; that 60% of all bald men have admitted some point in their life their baldness became the subject of ridicule.

After hosting a variety of holiday parties, homeowners often notice that their kitchens have numerous limitations. One area that many have realized they need to improve is their outdated cabinets. New cabinetry will not only provide an updated aesthetic appeal, but also increase their storage capabilities. Helping clients bring in the new year with a new look, Discount Cabinet Corner is now offering custom cabinets this winter.

Whether looking to purchase a car or take out a mortgage, credit plays a major factor in everyone's life. Since a credit score is the backbone to one's financial capabilities, individuals strive to better their rating. Unfortunately, with all of the factors that go into determining the score, the numbers are often miscalculated. Helping clients regain their financial stability, Quality Credit Repair is now offering free credit consultations.

CollaborateMD is an organization providing electronic medical billing software to medical practices and other large medical organizations. Their developers have finalized version 9.2 of their software in order to better serve their clients for this winter and the coming 2015 fiscal year.

Prior to the end-of 2014, construction might start on two new condo projects on Baldwin Region's shorelines -- a 97-unit, 23-story building in Orange beach along with a 80-unit, 22-story building construction on Gulf Shores' west seaside.

When medical malpractice occurs, it can lead to serious injury or even death. In the court of law, justice can only be served when the problem is confronted. Patients who have encountered medical malpractice this past year can now obtain the compensation they deserve with a qualified law firm, such as Gershon, Willoughby, Getz & Smith, LLC.

In order to improve the environment, many businesses have obtained a green thumb in the movement of sustainability. In Stock Kitchens, the premium kitchen cabinet retailer, is now one of them. The Pennsylvania kitchen cabinet warehouse has adopted eco-friendly values to participate in going green. The president of the company, David Indik, envisioned having the business partake in refining the ecosystem and initiated their involvement in the cause.