The diagnosis and treatment of encephalopathies are highly controversial and often confusing Physicians struggle with the differentiation between a milder form of encephalitis, such as influenza, and delirium. They also struggle with recognizing delirium from encephalitis, as a patient who has dementia often does not appear to have a severe alteration in mental status. […]
Read MoreChalazion is a condition which is often referred to as a 'scaly lid' and is an inflamed swelling within the lid caused by inflammation of one of the two small oil producing oil glands (meibomian gland) located in each upper and lower lid. Chalazion can be localized or may spread to cover the entire […]
Read MoreTylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (ibuprofen) are commonly used medications and pain relievers for pain relief and fever related to several medical conditions. Motrin has also been used to treat inflammations like arthritis. The medications belong to three major drug families. Tylenol is a strong analgesic (antipyretic) which is also known as acetaminophen. It works […]
Read MoreBaby aspirin is a common drug that many mothers and fathers will need in case their baby has a fever or other sickness and needs to be protected from the harsh effects of the flu or any other illness. While aspirin can be found in most stores, it is usually not sold to babies under […]
Read MoreDiastolic heart rate is measured by subtracting the systolic value from the diastolic value. It is used for monitoring and controlling blood pressure. Diastolic heart rate is the rate of contraction of your heart while it is in the resting mode. When your heart is in the active mode, the rate is considered as […]
Read MorePlacental Abruption is a medical condition in which the placenta or umbilical cord is not able to completely exit the birth canal This is an extremely dangerous condition, and if left untreated can be fatal for both mother and child. There are two ways to prevent placental abruption, and this article will explore those […]
Read MoreFor many years, doctors have considered that when a man gets castrated, his testes will die off naturally. However, many doctors now believe that there may be another way that the testes can live on in men who have had surgery done. Many people will ask if their testes can grow back again, but it […]
Read MoreMigraine is a very common condition. People of all ages and sexes can get it. So do you know what causes migraines, how can they be cured and which medicine is the best for migraines? There are many ways to get headache relief from this condition. One is by using over-the-counter medicines. These include […]
Read MoreL-Carnitine (also known as acetyl-l-carnitine) is a monovalent covalent secondary amine. Carnitine is an important covalently bonded amino acid involved in aerobic metabolism in all mammals, plants and some bacteria. In support of energy consumption, l-carnitine facilitates the transportation of long-chain saturated fatty acids to the mitochondria for oxidative phosphorylation. Long chain saturated fats […]
Read MoreWhat does skin cancer look like? This question has been on your mind for many years and it is something that you really need to know the answer to. It is vital that you have an understanding of the various types of skin cancers so that you will be able to recognise the symptoms of […]
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