Brackets (English : braces) Is a term from orthodontics. They are fasteners for fixed braces, which have the shape of small plates / buttons and are used for tooth adjustment. What are brackets? Brackets may look unsightly at first glance. In the long term, straight teeth pay off visually, as well as dental health. More … Brackets: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Anyone suffering from worm disease cannot avoid diethylcarbamazine. In fact, the active ingredient is so important that it has been added to the list of essential medicines by the WHO (World Health Organization). This is not surprising, since a good 200,000 people still die from worm diseases every year. What is diethylcarbamazine? Diethylcarbamazine is effective … Diethylcarbamazine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Aspiration pneumonia is a specific type of pneumonia. In most cases, it occurs because foreign material is inhaled and the respiratory defense system is inadequate. Usually, aspiration pneumonia occurs in the basal portions of the lungs. What are aspiration pneumonias? Aspiration pneumonias are characterized by being caused by aspiration of foreign bodies and fluids. A … Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tenofovir (also tenofovirdisoproxil) is used therapeutically for HIV-1 and hepatitis B infections. Tenofovirdisoproxil is thereby activated in human cells to tenofovir. On the one hand, it inhibits reverse transcriptase in HIV viruses (or DNA polymerase in hepatitis B viruses), and on the other hand, it is incorporated into the viral DNA as a false building … Tenofovir: Effects, Uses & Risks
Terfenadine is an anti-allergic drug and is used to treat allergic reactions. Because it competes for the receptor site for histamine in the human body, the body’s own hormone histamine can no longer dock. Histamine is responsible for allergic symptoms such as itching and redness. Terfenadine is administered in tablet form. It has been withdrawn … Terfenadine: Effects, Uses & Risks
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
Calcium is one of the most important minerals, which must be supplied to the body. If the body is insufficiently supplied with calcium, deficiency symptoms occur, the so-called calcium deficiency. A 60-kilogram person, for example, consists of just under 1.1 kilograms of calcium, with 99 percent of the calcium found in bones and teeth. What … Calcium Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Oncology refers to the scientific and medical discipline that deals with tumor diseases, i.e. cancer. It involves both basic research and the clinical subfields of prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cancer. What is oncology? Oncology refers to the scientific and medical specialty that deals with tumor diseases, or cancer. Oncology is the … Oncology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Heart failure, heart muscle weakness or cardiac insufficiency is a mostly irreversible disorder and disease of the heart. Most notably, the circulatory system suffers from heart failure. As a result, insufficient blood can be provided to the organs. Shortness of breath, fatigue and general weakness, as well as water retention are typical signs of heart … Heart Failure: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Extracts are contained in numerous medicinal products, for example, in tablets, capsules, drops, creams, ointments, and injection solutions (selection). They are also used in the preparation of cosmetics, dietary supplements, foods, and medical devices. Structure and properties Extracts are extracts made with a solvent (= extracting agent) such as water, ethanol, methanol, fatty oils, … Extracts
Adenoids or adenoid vegetations are enlargement of the adenoids in the throat. They are a typical problem of childhood and can lead to various health disorders. It is not uncommon for adenoids to require surgical removal. What are adenoids? Waldeyer’s ring of pharyngeal adenoids consists of the lingual tonsil, palatine tonsil, and pharyngeal tonsil. Adenoids … Adenoids: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Monkeypox, as the name implies, is a zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in monkeys. However, it is also transmissible to humans What is monkeypox? Monkeypox, as the name implies, is a zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in monkeys. However, it is also transmissible to humans. The virus is transmitted, for example, through the consumption of … Monkeypox: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
