Antidiabetic drugs are needed when the body is unable to self-regulate blood glucose levels using the body’s own insulin. What are antidiabetic drugs? Monitoring blood glucose and taking antidiabetic medications for diabetes mellitus can prevent damage to blood vessels and nerves from permanently elevated blood glucose levels. Antidiabetics are drugs used to treat the metabolic … Antidiabetic Drugs: Effects, Uses & Risks
Alice in Wonderland syndrome refers to a neurological symptom complex associated with impaired perception of the environment and/or self. Migraine and epilepsy patients and young children are most commonly affected by Alice in Wonderland syndrome. What is Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Alice in Wonderland syndrome refers to a neurological symptom complex associated with impaired perception … Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Neisseria sicca is a bacterial species with individual strains that fall into the genus Neisseria and are classified in the superordinate family Neisseriaceae. The bacteria live as commensals in the respiratory tract of humans and require oxygen for their metabolism. The aerobes have been observed in immunocompromised humans as causative agents of pneumonia and meningitis. … Neisseria Sicca: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Palpitations, rapid pulse or med. tachycardia is a persistent accelerated pulse to over 90 beats per minute. A pulse of 150 beats per minute or more is called marked tachycardia. Signs of tachycardia, as with rapid atrial fibrillation, include regular or irregular thumping or pounding that may be felt as far up as the neck … Palpitations: Causes, Treatment & Help
DNA synthesis occurs as part of the replication of DNA. DNA is the carrier of genetic information and controls all life processes. It is located in the nucleus of the cell in humans as in all other living organisms. DNA has the form of a double strand, similar to a winding rope ladder, which is … DNA Synthesis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
In the anterior chamber of each eye lies the angle of the ventricle, where the cornea, iris, and eye chamber meet. The most important function of this structure is to regulate fluid in the eye, keeping intraocular pressure at a normal level. In diseases of the ventricular angle, the fluid-regulating function of the structure may … Ventricular Angle: Structure, Function & Diseases
A cannula represents a hollow needle used as part of a syringe to penetrate human or animal tissue to inject or withdraw fluids. In medicine, it is used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Needles are now almost exclusively used only once for routine procedures for hygienic reasons. What is a cannula? Cannulas are hollow needles … Cannula: Applications & Health Benefits
Elecampane belongs to the genus of elecampane. It has been used as a medicinal plant since ancient times. Occurrence and cultivation of elecampane Elecampane is a herbaceous perennial plant that can reach a maximum growth height of two meters. A striking feature of the medicinal herb is its yellow flower heads. Elecampane (Inula helenium) is … Elecampane: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Most children proudly present their first milk teeth that have fallen out and have been wiggling in their mouths for days or even weeks beforehand. Most children experience the change of teeth as something very special: after a gap is initially left in the mouth, the permanent teeth gradually push through. What is the change … Tooth Change: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The following article describes the causes, diagnosis and treatment for pale skin. It also explains the strategies that can be used to achieve the best possible prevention. What is pale skin? Paleness is always a complaint that may even indicate possible underlying diseases. Changes in skin color are most noticeable on the face and arms. … Pale Skin: Causes, Treatment & Help
The blue coloration of body parts often indicates a lack of oxygen. While blue lips are not necessarily a health-threatening condition, the underlying causes should still be treated. What are blue lips? Particularly on the lips, blood vessels are located in close proximity to the skin surface. If there is a lack of oxygen, this … Blue Lips: Causes, Treatment & Help
Actually, Escherichia coli is a harmless intestinal inhabitant. However, as an opportunist, this germ is often diagnosed in the medical laboratory. Its distribution, pathogenicity, and even the intended use of E. coli are as variable as the germ itself. What is Escherichia coli? Escherichia coli is well known in the human intestinal flora as a … Escherichia Coli: Infection, Transmission & Diseases