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It starts with the inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and, if left untreated, can progress to more severe forms, potentially leading to tooth loss. The main cause of gum disease is the accumulation of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth and gums. If not removed ...
Everyday memory slips, like forgetting an address or the name of a person you haven?t seen in a while shouldn?t be concerning, but getting disoriented in a familiar location or forgetting the name of your spouse can be dementia symptoms. Several forms of dementia can affect memory, ...
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 sor·des (sōr'dēz) Dark brown or blackish crustlike collection on lips, teeth, and gums of a dehydrated person associated with chronic debilitating disease. [L. filth, fr.sordeo,to be foul] ...
2. Common name for either the maxilla or the mandible. [A.S. ceōwan, to chew] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 jaw 1. The mandible, the U-shaped bone that articulates with the base of the skull high up in front of the ears. In biting and...
If medical malpractice can be proven, patients may be eligible to claim damages for pain and suffering, physical injuries, healthcare costs, lost income, and loss of future earnings. Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence To prove a claim of medical malpractice, the patient must show that the...
(I guess) because it’s pretty random in who it hits and where. Typically lymphoma is found in the lymph nodes (hence the name) and often in the bone marrow, but Dr. Bleeker said this is the first time he’s seen it in the jaw like mine. I hate it when medical professionals say...
they cannot afford the rising costs of health care. More and more people are susceptible to illness but don’t have the insurance or money to pay for medicine or perhaps to visit a doctor. People with medical conditions can purchase the generic alternative to these brand name prescription drugs...
The official name for “ObamaCare” is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), or Affordable Care Act (ACA) for short (http://obamacarefacts.com). The ACA was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, in order to reform the health care industry; it...
[Nicotiana, genus name of botanic source, +-ine] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 nicotine A highly poisonous alkaloid drug derived from the leaves of the tobacco plantsNicotiana tabacumandNicotiana rustica. Large doses are fatal. Very small dose are obtain...