Uncomfortable bone pain is often confused by laypersons with pain of the musculoskeletal and ligamentous system and requires accurate and comprehensive diagnosis to differentiate it. What is bone pain? Generally, bone pain in advanced age is referred to the entire skeleton and predominantly involves the ribs, the bones of the spine, and the pelvis. Bone … Bone Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help
Currently, the German Bone Marrow Donor Institute (DKMS) is eagerly recruiting new bone marrow donors. No wonder, a bone marrow donation represents the only chance of a cure for many people affected by leukemia and other blood diseases. With its more than 6 million registered donors, many lives have already been saved or prolonged. What … Bone Marrow Donation: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Calamus (Acorus calamus) belongs to the marsh plants and comes from Asia. However, in the 16th century it was also brought to Central Europe and today it can be found throughout the northern hemisphere. Occurrence and cultivation of calamus The roots of calamus are dug up and cleaned, and then cut into pieces of about … Calamus: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Fibrous dysplasia, although a rare condition, is the most common malformation of the bone system in childhood and adolescence. Prognosis and course are generally favorable in fibrous dysplasia resulting from mutative changes. What is fibrous dysplasia? Fibrous dysplasia is a rare benign disorder or lesion of the human skeleton that is associated with bone malformations … Fibrous Dysplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Osteonecrosis refers to the death (necrosis) of bone or bone sections due to an infarction of the bone. Bone necrosis can occur at any age. The prognosis of osteonecrosis ranges from complete healing to complete destruction of the bones in question, depending on the location of the disorder. What is osteonecrosis? Osteonecrosis is characterized by … Osteonecrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Intramedullary nail osteosynthesis is a surgical procedure used to treat long bone fractures. In this method, the surgeon inserts an intramedullary nail into the medullary canal of the bone. What is intramedullary nail osteosynthesis? Intramedullary nail osteosynthesis is a surgical procedure used to treat long bone fractures. In this method, the surgeon inserts an intramedullary … Intramedullary Nail Osteosynthesis: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Products Strontium-89 was commercially available as an injectable (Metastron). It is no longer available. Structure and properties The strontium isotope strontium-89 is present in drugs as strontium chloride. Effects Strontium-89 (ATC V10BX01) has analgesic properties. It behaves similarly to calcium in the body and is predominantly accumulated in active bone tissue. It is a beta … Strontium-89
Definition Growth spurts in newborns are sudden changes in the whole body or parts of the body. This refers to the change in body size, but also to mental development. In this text we want to describe the process of growing. The growth spurts occur in most children at about the same time and depend … Growth spurt in the baby
Duration of a growth spurt Growth spurts can vary greatly in their duration. In some phases and also different from child to child, they only last one or a few days. In other children, a growth spurt can also last for a week, during which the child appears dissatisfied, apparently always hungry and tearful. As … Duration of a growth spurt | Growth spurt in the baby
Baby sleeps a lot during growth spurt The body needs a large amount of energy to perform its normal functions. In a growth spurt, these everyday functions are joined by additional efforts on the small body. In order to be able to muster this additional strength, a baby not only needs more energy from food, … Baby sleeps a lot during growth spurt | Growth spurt in the baby
Almotriptan is an acute medication for migraine. The drug, produced by the Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall, is offered in Germany by different companies and is also available without a prescription in pharmacies. What is almotriptan? Almotriptan is an acute medication for migraine. A vasoconstrictor, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory agent in the triptan group, almotriptan is used … Almotriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks
Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS for short, is a form of breast cancer detected very early. The breast cancer tumor is still confined to the milk ducts and could not metastasize. Therefore, ductal carcinoma in situ always curable and has good prognosis. What is ductal carcinoma in situ? Not all lumps in the breast, … Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
