Edema, also spelled oedema, and also known as fluid retention, dropsy, hydropsy and swelling, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue. Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. What disease was dropsy? Background: Dropsy was a term used to describe generalized swelling and was...
Another preposterous medical tragedy was recounted by one of our office staff members. She joined us, in part, as a means to displace her personal sadness. Her 20-year old son – burdened with muscular dystrophy (incurable, slowly progressive muscle weakness) – died not from his disease but ...
Koi are a very hardy breed of fish compared to goldfish, which makes them a perfect fit for extreme weather. However, under circumstances, Koi develop some conditions that might cease their growth and overall performance. Some common Koi diseases are Aeromonas, carp pox, Dropsy, costia,columnari...
Effusion is the accumulation of fluid in a body cavity, such as the chest or abdomen, often due to inflammation or injury, while edema refers to the swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly seen in the extremities. ...
Semantic incommensurability challenges the intuition that there is continuity between the past and present concepts of a disease. As previously noted, “syphilis” had been defined as a set of characteristic symptoms before it was later defined as T. pallidum infection. If, after the discovery of...
The consumption of large amounts of bacon is associated with health complications such as cardiovascular disease.Answer and Explanation: Nitrates in bacon are chemical compounds which contain a polyatomic ion known as the nitrate anion. This anion is formed when a nitrogen atom bonds......
For example, a recent analysis involving nearly 50,000 individuals with or at risk for coronary disease found a genetic risk score not only was predictive of the risk of incident or recurrent coronary disease, but also was able to identify those who derived the greatest benefit and those who ...
“Although tick paralysis is a reportable disease in Washington, surveillance is passive, and only 10 cases were reported during 1987–1995” (US Department of Health and Human Services). “[Many parents believe] that computers are educational and, at the least, less passive than television” (...
A systematic review of ayurveda treatments for rheumatoid arthritis concluded that there was insufficient evidence, as most of the trials were not done properly, and the one high-quality trial showed no benefits. A review of ayurveda and cardiovascular disease concluded that while the herbal evidence...
) The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil. Obstinate (a.) Pertinaciously adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course; persistent; not yielding to reason, arguments, or other means; stubborn; pertinacious; -- usually ...