Sickle cell anemia (technical term: drepanocytosis) is a hereditary disease of red blood cells. A distinction is made between a severe homozygous and a mild heterozygous form. Because heterozygous sickle cell anemia confers a degree of resistance to malaria, it is prevalent primarily in malaria risk areas (Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean region). What is … Sickle Cell Anemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The so-called metacholine test is intended to benefit primarily suspected asthma patients for whom no diagnosis can be confirmed by other means to date. The provocation test is designed to trigger an overreaction of the lungs by inhalation of the drug substance metacholine and to confirm the diagnosis in this way. Because asthma attacks may … Methacholine Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
In the middle ear of the human ear, there are three ossicles that are hinged together and transmit the mechanical vibrations of the eardrum to the cochlea in the inner ear. The middle ossicle is called the incus. It receives the vibrations of the hammer and transmits them to the stapes with mechanical amplification. Although … Anvil: Structure, Function & Diseases
The pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) is a parasite that is transmitted to humans by eating raw pork. Humans are a definitive host for Taenia solium, whereas pigs are only an intermediate host. What is pork tapeworm? Tapeworms live as parasites in the intestines of humans or other vertebrates. There are many different types of tapeworms. … Swine Tapeworm: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Tourniquet syndrome is a life-threatening complication that can occur after reperfusion of a body part that has previously been ligated for an extended period of time. It can include shock, cardiac arrhythmias, and irreversible renal damage. What is tourniquet syndrome? Tourniquet syndrome is also called reperfusion trauma. It occurs when a part of the body … Tourniquet Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
As the name itself suggests, dental phobia is the fear of the dentist. Just the idea of the drill or its sounds causes many people to have mild panic attacks. In order to prevent long-term damage to the oral cavity, a fear of the dentist should be started in time with psychotherapy. What is dental … Dental Phobia (Fear of the Dentist): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Little Braunelle is the name given to a medicinal plant that is widespread in Europe. It exhibits antibiotic effect. Occurrence and cultivation of Little Braunelle The perennial Little Braunelle reaches a maximum growth height of 20 centimeters. It also owes its name to its small size. Little Braunelle (Prunella vulgaris) is also known as Common … Little Braunelle: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Fibrinolysis is characterized by the dissolution of fibrin by the enzyme plasmin. It is subject to complicated regulatory mechanisms in the organism and is in balance with hemostasis (blood clotting). Disturbance of this balance can lead to severe bleeding or thrombosis as well as embolism. What is fibrinolysis? The function of fibrinolysis is to limit … Fibrinolysis: Function, Role & Diseases
The importance of connective tissue for the skin becomes clear to most people when changes in the skin structure become noticeable. These are usually based on the natural aging of connective tissue and make the skin appear flabbier and duller. However, connective tissue is not only responsible for the aesthetics of the skin. What is … Connective Tissue: Structure, Function & Diseases
Mood swings are states of mind or moodiness and can have many causes. Mood swings should not be confused with depression. Simple mood swings occur every day and are normal signs of our highs and lows in everyday life. What are mood swings? Mood swings are primarily a psychological symptom. They can occur either as … Mood Swings: Causes, Treatment & Help
Hydrocephalus can affect adults and children. Dilated cerebral ventricles can affect brain functions in hydrocephalus. Although hydrocephalus cannot be cured, it can be treated. What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is an abnormal enlargement of the fluid-filled fluid spaces (ventricles) of the brain. It is also called hydrocephalus or dropsy. Click to enlarge. The clinical picture of … Hydrocephalus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The Candida genus includes numerous yeasts that humans can use biotechnologically. For example, Candida famata belongs to the group of those fungi that, in addition to causing dangerous infections, can also be used to produce useful products such as riboflavin (vitamin B). Normally, however, it is a commensal, a companion of humans and other living … Candida Famata: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
