Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus is commonly known as diabetes. This is also a metabolic disease. The hormone insulin keeps the blood sugar level (the amount of sugar in the blood) continuously at about the same level in healthy people. After ingestion, insulin ensures that the sugar is absorbed from the blood into the cells and … Diabetes mellitus | Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases
Products Quinapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets as a monopreparation (Accupro) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Accuretic, Quiril comp). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Generic versions are registered. Structure and properties Quinapril (C25H30N2O5, Mr = 438.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as quinapril hydrochloride, a … Quinapril
Neurotrophic keratopathy is a disease of the eye, particularly its cornea (medically cornea). It is caused by damage to the very sensitive nervous tissue there, with serious consequences for the entire eye. In science, the term keratitis neuroparalytica is usually used. The ICD-10 classification is H16.2. What is neurotrophic keratopathy? The focus of neurotrophic keratopathy … Neurotrophic Keratopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Performance diagnostics creates a performance profile through which strengths, abilities and weaknesses of the examined patients are determined. It is a branch of medicine. Mainly, this performance measurement is used in sports medicine. However, there is also a psychological performance measurement. The results provide information about what physical and psychological performance patients are capable of. … Performance Diagnostics: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Omega-6 fatty acids belong to the group of unsaturated fatty acids. They are essential for the body, which means that they must be supplied with food. What are omega-6 fatty acids? Omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids. The most important omega-6 fatty acids are linoleic acid (LA), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DHGLA), and … Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Function & Diseases
Priapism is the term used to describe a pathological permanent erection of the male member that lasts for more than two hours and is usually painful. Priapism occurs regardless of sexual arousal; orgasm and/or ejaculation do not occur in this condition. What is priapism? Sometimes an initially normal erection of the penis does not subside … Priapism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Rheumatism is a collective term for all pain and inflammatory diseases of the locomotor system, with partial effects on other systems of our body. Among other things joints, tendons and ligaments, muscles and bones can be affected. The causes are manifold, from autoimmune diseases, metabolic disorders to degeneration (wear and tear in old age). Autoimmune … Physiotherapy for rheumatic diseases
A cataract, lens opacity or cataract is an eye disease that can appear in humans, especially in old age. It involves clouding of the lens of the eye. If left untreated, cataracts usually lead to blindness or severe vision problems. Typical first signs of a cataract are spongy and foggy vision and a strong sensitivity … Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Cortisone tablets are medicinal products which are intended for ingestion and contain active substances from the group of glucocorticoids. The tablets, water-soluble tablets and sustained-release tablets are usually monopreparations, which are often divisible. Glucocorticoids were first used medicinally in the late 1940s. Structure and properties The glucocorticoids contained in the drugs are derived from … Cortisone Tablets Effects and Side Effects
Candida dubliniensis is a yeast fungus and is often found in the oral cavity of HIV or AIDS patients. In addition, it often co-occurs with Candida albicans in candidiasis. The similarity between Candida dubliniensis and Candida albicans makes correct identification of the microorganism difficult. What is Candida dubliniensis? In 1995, scientists distinguished Candida dubliniensis from … Candida Dubliniensis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Candida parapsilosis is a yeast fungus with a diploid chromosome set that can infect human mucous membranes and cause fungal infection. The fungus has a nearly ubiquitous distribution and usually occurs in humans as a heterotrophic commensal that feeds on dead cellular debris without causing harm. Candida parapsilosis becomes pathogenic mainly in individuals with weakened … Candida Parapsilosis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Symptoms Bite wounds manifest as painful mechanical damage to the skin and underlying tissues, for example, tendons, muscles, and nerves. They often occur on the arms and hands and can be potentially dangerous and fatal. A major concern with a bite wound is the transmission of infectious diseases. Pathogens involved include , , , , … Bite Wounds
