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
The second pregnancy proceeds in some things differently than the first. Knowing by now “how the rabbit runs”, most mothers take renewed offspring much more calmly. How long to wait until the second pregnancy? It is not uncommon for many couples who have had their first child to want another one soon after. This way, … The Second Pregnancy
The joint space separates the joint surfaces. It contains synovial fluid that helps nourish, move, and protect the joints. When the joint space narrows or widens, there is a pathologic change in the joint. What is the joint space? Medicine distinguishes between unreal and real joints. In addition to cartilaginous bone joints, synchondroses and symphyses, … Joint Space: Structure, Function & Diseases
Aspiration or swallowing is the entry of a foreign body (food, liquid, objects) into the airway during inhalation. The elderly or those in need of care, as well as younger children, are at increased risk for aspiration in particular. What is aspiration? If foreign bodies enter the respiratory tract, a cough reflex is usually triggered, … Aspiration (Swallowing): Causes, Treatment & Help
The active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), which is contained among other things in aspirin, was already extracted from willow bark around 1850 by a French chemist. However, it was not until around 1900 that two German chemists from the Bayer company succeeded in further developing the substance so that it no longer had the original … Acetylsalicylic Acid: Effects, Uses & Risks
Contact lenses, like eyeglasses, belong to the visual aids and correct visual defects. They are placed with the help of the fingertips on the eye or on the tear film on it and can thus compensate for all common refractive errors. Wearing glasses can be avoided in this way, which also gives contact lenses a … Contact Lenses: Applications & Health Benefits
Contact lens cleaner, as the name suggests, is used to clean and care for contact lenses. Since there are various types of contact lenses, there are now also many different types of cleaners, in which the lens and the cleaner are matched. In addition, the cleaner is now available in many different filling sizes. What … Contact Lens Cleaner: Applications & Health Benefits
A contraindication is when certain factors, such as age, pre-existing conditions or injuries, militate against a particular therapeutic or medical intervention. This medical term is derived from the Latin language of “contra” = “against” and “indicare” = indicate. The technical language also speaks of contraindication. If physicians ignore the presence of a contraindication, the patient … Contraindication: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Fluconazole is used as an antifungal agent in the therapy of fungal infections due to its fungistatic effect. The active ingredient is used in particular when local or topical (external) therapy of fungal infections remains ineffective. What is fluconazole? Fungal infections of the skin and nails as well as mucous membranes (including vaginal fungus, oral … Fluconazole: Effects, Uses & Risks
“Pack your bathing suit …” – no, we do not want to bore you with old tales, although the latest fashion craze, colorful Bermuda shorts and colorful bikini would be well worth talking about. But swimwear and beachwear you certainly do not forget when it comes to packing your suitcase for vacation in the subtropical … Healthy Vacations in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe
During eyelid closure, the upper and lower eyelids meet until the palpebral fissure is fully closed and the eye is no longer visible. The seventh cranial nerve of the mimic muscles is primarily involved in eyelid closure, thus protecting the eye from drying out and from dangerous stimuli with the help of the eyelid closure … Eyelid Closure: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid polypeptide produced primarily in the C cells of the thyroid gland. As a controlling hormone, it causes a decrease in blood calcium and phosphate levels via inhibition of bone resorption and increased excretion of calcium and phosphate. With regard to calcium concentration, calcitonin is an antagonist, and with regard to … Calcitonin: Function & Diseases