Why do esophageal varices develop? Explain the difference between incontinence and enuresis. What causes pituitary gigantism? Explain how the Rh factor can affect a developing fetus. Explain how one specific risk factor may cause an adverse outcome in an adult pregnancy. ...
We read with interest the data presented by Sharma et al.(l) on using spleen stiffness (SS) by transient elastog-raphy (TE) to predict esophageal varices (EV). In this study, one of the most striking findings was that although both liver stiffness (LS) and SS were almost comparable ...
How does strabismus during the critical period affect the development of ocular dominance in the visual cortex? Why is the peripheral vision of humans superior at night? What happens to the pupil in both bright and dim light? Why do esophageal varices develop? What biological pro...
Varices.These are abnormally enlarged veins usually located at the lower end of the esophagus or the upper stomach. They may break open and bleed. Cirrhosis of the liver is the most common cause of esophageal varices. Learn more about the symptoms of bleeding varices. Mallory-Weiss tear.This ...
Why does glucose go up and down? (glucagon, insulin) Why are older adults at greater risk for fluid overload? Are all tumors cancerous? Why or why not? Why do growth hormones classify as anabolic hormones? Why do esophageal varices develop? Why aren't the genotoxic effects of MRIs co...
Why do esophageal varices develop? Describe the following: Rheumatoid arthritis. include causes, progression, and treatments. What morphologic abnormalities are manifested by an injured cell? Why do they develop? What are the main movements that present...
How does the bacterial ecology of our lungs change during our lives? Explain the effects of nicotine on the human brain. Why do some people suffer from diabetes? Explain the reason(s). Describe the correlation between...
Why might a person with cirrhosis have esophageal varices? Briefly explain. How does liver disease affect the kidneys? How can patients decrease their platelet count? What causes idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? Can lyme disease cause a low platelet count? What causes liver pain? Why are aplasti...