On the causation of edema: a lymphologic perspective

Article Abstract:

A lymphologic perspective on the causation of edema exists. Sodium itself does not start edema/effusion, a fact that many investigators of salt and water balance overlook. Sodium retention aggravates the situation. Physiologic irregularities that originate in the brain, heart, or kidney are usually secondary effects in edema/effusion. The Law of Edema from E.H. Starling still stands after 100 years and indicates that minor alterations in any of the hydrodynamic forces alone likely would not promote edema. Future research into edematogenic states should look at those things which increase lymph formation and those that restrict the lymphatic system.

Causes of, Physiological aspects, Edema, Lymphatics, Lymphatic system

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Banishing risk: or the more things change the more they remain the same

Article Abstract:

The traditional view on the causes of chronic illness is inextricably linked with moral and ethical values. Modern society has seen a dramatic change in the view of medicine and has given life to a variety of reductionist and mechanism-oriented theories to explain disease. One of these is the germ theory, which emphasizes the individual's constitution, lifestyle, occupation and environment. It was responsible for the transformation of every aspect of medicine and has given a new definition to the role of physicians in society.

Analysis, Germ theory of disease, Germ theory (Medicine)

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Assigning causation in disease: beyond Koch's postulates

Article Abstract:

Causation in disease is a complex phenomenon in which several factors interact with each other, and establishing causality in terms with Robert Koch's postulates is limited. Contrary to Koch's assumption that disease always follows when a parasite is present in a host, many factors are responsible for the host-parasite interaction making diagnosis difficult. The best way to identify causal agents is to alter or remove putative causative factors and carefully measure the outcome through controlled experimentation.

Reports, Host-parasite relationships, Koch's postulates

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