Belongs to a class of drugs called salicylate (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). It is a gastrointestinal anti-inflammatory agent. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and the migration of inflammatory cells into the bowel wall. It is also scavenges superoxide-free radicals.
Mesalamine is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, proctitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases.
http://bit.ly/48P6q5 (H1N1) hit my son like a lightning bolt.
The part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis.
A monastery or convent.
A manual computing device with rows of movable beads.
Also known as "crib death" is the sudden unexplained death of babies under one year of age usually found dead in their cribs. SIDS has been link to smoking by the parents in the home.
Symptoms caused by gastric outlet obstruction when a gallstone manages to bore a hole (fistulizes) into the stomach and becomes stuck (impacted) in the pylorus.
The disease occurs most frequently in children living in rural tropical environments, near wetlands. Buruli ulcers can be treated with antibiotics and surgery.
The female condom is a thin polyurethane sheath or pouch worn by a woman during sex. It entirely lines the vagina and helps to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Tinel's Test is tapping over the median nerve at the wrist crease. The test is positive if it produces numbness (parasthesia) to the finger of the hand. The Tinel Test is used to evaluate for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute and rapidly progressive inflammation of nerves that causes loss of sensation and muscle weakness. GBS can last for weeks to months. Most people eventually recover completely or nearly completely, but some people have permanent nerve damage and between 5% and 6% of people who develop GBS die.
GBS affects people of both sexes and all ages, and has been reported in all races. It is thought that GBS may be triggered by an infection. Other respiratory or intestinal illnesses and other triggers may also precede an episode of GBS. In 1976, vaccination with the swine flu vaccine was associated with getting GBS. [read more]
GBS affects people of both sexes and all ages, and has been reported in all races. It is thought that GBS may be triggered by an infection. Other respiratory or intestinal illnesses and other triggers may also precede an episode of GBS. In 1976, vaccination with the swine flu vaccine was associated with getting GBS. [read more]
Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL), an enzyme that allow bacteria to become resistant to several antibiotic drugs.
A variety of blood cells such as red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets flow through the body. All are important for health. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets help the blood to clot.
In aplastic anemia, your body stops producing enough new blood cells. This means you're fatigued and at higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.
Treatment can include blood transfusions or a bone marrow transplant.
Dupuytren's contracture a fixed flexion contracture of the hand wherethe fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully extended .
In Dupuytren's contracture the connective tissue under the skin of your
palm contracts and toughens over time eventually forming a thick cord
that can pull one or more of your fingers into a bent position.
The prostate is a small glandular mass about the size and shapeof a walnut situated just below the bladder and surrounding the urethra.
Women do not have a prostate gland.
The prostate produces the seminal fluid in which sperm is transported.
The endocrine system is a system of glandular organs that release of extracellular signaling molecules known as hormones.
Hormones are necessary in regulating metabolism, growth, development and puberty among other functions of the body.
The field of study that deals with disorders of endocrine glands is endocrinology.
Hormones are necessary in regulating metabolism, growth, development and puberty among other functions of the body. The field of study that deals with disorders of endocrine glands is endocrinology.
Thought experiments are devices of the imagination used to investigate the nature of things.
Among scientists, Galileo and Einstein were, arguably, the most impressive thought experimenters. [read more]
Among scientists, Galileo and Einstein were, arguably, the most impressive thought experimenters. [read more]
Pseudomonas folliculitis (PF) is an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by infection with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
PF has been reported in persons using hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas, swimming pools, waterslides and physiotherapy pools.
Leukotrienes belong to a group of compounds originally isolated from leukocytes. Leukotrienes are metabolites (or derived from) arachidonic acid.
A facelift.
Iron-deficiency anemia is a condition characterized by fatigue, paleness, lack of endurance, cold hands and increased susceptibility to infection. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide.Insufficient iron leads a lower level of red blood cells. Pre-menopausal women lose iron through menstruation, they need 15 mg of iron a day, and men require 10 mg of iron a day.
The typical American diet provides 5 to 6 mg of iron for every 1000 calories consumed. Since many women eat fewer than 2000 calories a day, it can be difficult for them to meet their iron needs. Therefore iron supplement are often prescribed by women.
For example, there must be clear consciousness, thus eliminating febrile, delirious states or the influence of psychoactive substances. An eidetic image or an imaginary friend is classified in the K-SADS as a "hallucination-like phenomenon.
" Hallucinations are further categorized as 1) nondiagnostic auditory hallucinations that, in adults, have little psychopathological importance, such as hearing footsteps, knocking, or one’s name and 2) "diagnostic auditory hallucinations [that] include experiences of hearing one or more voices saying at least one word other than one’s own name."
Pyogenic arthritis is a joint infection characterized by motion restriction and pain. Staphylococcus and streptococcus are the most likely pathogens.
Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS) is a rare autosomal dominant congenital syndrome that is caused by haploinsufficiency of the *GLI3* gene. GCPS affects development of the limbs, head, and face (polydactyly, true ocular hypertelorism, and macrocephaly).
Autosomal recessive is a type of inheritance of genetic traits. A recessive trait only becomes apparent when two similar alleles of a gene are present. In other words, the subject is homozygous for the trait.
More reading: Autosomal Recessive Inheritance(free pdf)
More reading: Autosomal Recessive Inheritance(free pdf)
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