Neurocysticercosis is a common parasitic tissue infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm, Taenia Solium, in the brain. It is symptomized by the onset of seizures and late-stage epilepsy. For a long time, neurocysticercosis was treated by doing surgery. The new treatment involves using anticysticercal drugs such...Continue Reading

Potassium citrate is an alkaline agent recommended to prevent nephrolithiasis. It works by making the urine less acidic and more alkaline. It helps decrease the uric acid in the body by actually increasing the citrate and potassium levels and raising the pH level of urine. (1) The Onset of Renal Tubular Acidosis:  Renal Tubular Acidosis...Continue Reading