Camptodactyly: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Finger deformities occur relatively rarely. They are either inherited or occur as spontaneous mutations, which are then also passed on to the offspring. In addition, finger abnormalities can be the result of accidents. They are usually not very noticeable externally, such as camptodactyly, unless they are severe cases of deformity. What is camptodactyly? Camptodactyly is … Camptodactyly: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Episiotomy scar

Introduction An episiotomy is the most common obstetrical procedure of all. Its purpose is to widen the entrance to the vagina by cutting into the perineum (the region between the vagina and the anus). This is intended to make it easier for the baby to pass through and to relieve the mother’s pelvic floor. In … Episiotomy scar

Shaping of overweight

Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Adiposityobesity, obesity, obesity Definition Obesity is a widespread problem in western society. Due to an oversupply of food and the development of increasingly tasty food products, the problem of overweight will continue to gain in importance in the future. The consequential costs of overweight are already immense. Body Mass … Shaping of overweight

Metabolic syndromeWealth syndrome | Shaping of overweight

Metabolic syndromeWealth syndrome Metabolism means altered metabolism and is composed of the following health disorders: Due to the increased risk of arteriosclerosis (calcification and narrowing of the arteries with secondary diseases such as stroke and heart attack), one also speaks of a “deadly quartet”. The increased blood sugar results from a reduced insulin effectiveness. Insulin … Metabolic syndromeWealth syndrome | Shaping of overweight

Cerebellum

Synonym Medical: Cerebellum (lat.) Nucleus dentatus Nucleus emboliformis Nucleus globosus Nucleus fastigii Another anatomically distinct area of the cerebellum is the so-called cerebellar tonsils. Although they are not functionally significant (at least no particular function has been attributed to them so far), they do play an important role in everyday clinical practice. This is for … Cerebellum

Filtering: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Filtering determines which perceptual content reaches the thinking consciousness. Based on their perceptual memory and experience, each person has both culturally determined and personal filters. In people with psychosis, the brain‘s filters are more blurred than in the average person. What is filtering? Filtering determines what perceptual content reaches the thinking consciousness. Humans, by and … Filtering: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases