What is the medical term for dry mouth?Dry Mouth:The condition in which the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep the mouth wet is known as dry mouth. Saliva helps to protect tooth decay by neutralizing harmful acids (produced by the bacteria). Saliva helps to regulate pH,...
Acne is a common skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. Description Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne, is the most common skin disease. It affects nearl...
Small amounts of ketones in the body are normal. But high amounts can lead to serious health problems—even death. The medical term for ketones in the urine is “ketonuria.” So it is important to test for ketones in your urine, especially if you have other symptoms of diabetes such as...
This type of sun exposure is often subtle and unnoticed but can have long-term consequences. (more…) Continue Reading Dermatology, Plastic Surgery / 28.11.2024 The Future of Hair Removal Since hair grows in cycles, multiple treatments are necessary to target all follicles effectively. For ...
Virtual Reality (VR) has been aiding patients and hospital staff in unexpected ways. Most notably, VR has been successful in helping patients manage their long-term chronic pain and mental health conditions. Augmented Reality (AR) also providesdigital informationfor surgeons as they work, eliminating...
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As a society, we need to be forever vigilant in maintaining the balance between research that advances our knowledge and research that offers practical benefits in the short- and medium-term. Those who study human pathogens in fact have an exemplary history of sustaining interest on both sides....
Hospital Treatment. A major burn presents problems of respiratory impairment, disruption of fluid and electrolyte balance, disturbances of tissue perfusion and homeostasis, and the potential for infection, delayed healing, and unnecessary scarring. Long-term effects also include orthopedic deformities result...
The ‘Women’s Uprising’ is my own term for the quiet subversion of modern obstetric arrangements by outback women. Time and again I have dispatched Flying Doctors to remote locations to retrieve women in obstetric emergency. They are all supposed to deliver in larger centres, regional hospital...
An average, healthy full-term baby at birth weighs 7.5 lb (3.4 kg), and the placenta and fluid together weigh another 3.5 lb. The remaining weight that a woman gains during pregnancy is mostly due to water retention and fat stores. Her breasts, for instance, gain about 2 lb. in weight...