Runner’s knee is also known as tractus iliotibialis rubbing syndrome, tract syndrome or iliotibial band syndrome and by the abbreviation ITBS. Runner’s knee is a painful condition on the outside of the knee that can occur in athletes and non-athletes. What is runner’s knee? Runner’s knee is caused by improper stress on the knees during … Runners Knee (Iliotibial Band Syndrome): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Flaviviruses belong to the Togaviridae and include several species that can cause different diseases – including tick-borne encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, and Murray-Valley encephalitis, as well as yellow fever and dengue fever. What are flaviviruses? Flavivirus is not a single pathogen; instead, the term describes a genus of viruses that can cause various … Flaviviruses: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
The lungworts are a genus of the roughleaf family (Boraginaceae) and have the botanical name Pulmonaria. The genus includes between 14 and 20 species, with the true lungwort being the best known. In addition to its use as an ornamental plant or in the kitchen, the true lungwort is also used in the medical field … True Lungwort: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The canine tooth (dens caninus) is located in front of the premolar teeth and behind the incisors, the name referring to the bend that the dental arch makes at this point. What are canine teeth? The canine tooth is also colloquially referred to as the “eye tooth” because of the pressure pain or redness that … Canines: Structure, Function & Diseases
Canine guidance is part of occlusion (closure, occlusion), the contact between the teeth of the lower and upper dentition. The canines provide the glide path for the antagonistic (opposing) teeth and guide the lower jaw, while there is no contact between the posterior teeth. What is canine guidance? Canine guidance is part of occlusion, the … Canine Guidance: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Rupture of the patellar tendon is usually preceded by a reduction in the mechanical strength of the tendon tissue as a result of diabetes mellitus, microtrauma, and similar weakening. Tissue is also frequently removed from the patellar tendon for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. A patellar tendon rupture is noticeable by a noticeably upward … Patellar Tendon Rupture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Prophylaxis Protection against too much stress naturally also protects against heart stumbling due to stress. People who have to deal with a lot of stress in everyday life should definitely take care of themselves and get enough exercise. Movement causes a balance of psyche and body. Quiet evening rituals and conscious times of retreat work … Prophylaxis | Heart stumbling due to stress
Retinopathy of prematurity (retinopathia praematurorum) is a vascular proliferation of the retinal tissue (retina) that can occur in premature babies, especially babies born before 32 weeks’ gestation (SSW). Retinopathy of prematurity is classified into type 1 and type 2 and can be detected and treated early using screening tests. What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy … Retinopathy of Prematurity (Retinopathia Praematurorum): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Macrolide antibiotics are antibiotics that are bacteriostatic and have a macrolide. They inhibit the protein biosynthesis of bacteria. The first and best known macrolide antibiotic is erythromycin. Macrolide antibiotics are often used in children. What are macrolide antibiotics? Macrolide antibiotics (abbreviated as macrolides) are antibiotics with bacteriostatic activity. They represent a separate “classification” within the … Macrolide Antibiotics: Effects, Uses & Risks
Stress Reaction The human body reacts to stress with an alarm reaction, during which increased adrenaline and other stress hormones are released, which put the body in alarm and action readiness. The centrally triggered activation leads to an imbalance in the regulation of the unconscious vegetative controlled processes in the body. This disturbed regulation can … Heart stumbling due to stress
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced substances that are related to the male sex hormone testosterone. These substances are mainly taken by strength athletes (including women) and bodybuilders to promote muscle growth and increase the number of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. From a medical point of view, a prescription of anabolic steroids is mainly used for … Anabolic steroids effects and side effects
Heart Fear Syndrome Heart stumbling due to stress can also be a sign of a so-called heart anxiety syndrome, which most frequently affects middle-aged men who know people with organic heart disease in their close circle of acquaintances or relatives. The heart disease of the close person acts as a permanent stress event (stressor) on … Heart Fear Syndrome | Heart stumbling due to stress