Toothache that suddenly stops? Tooth discoloration, no cold irritation, but bite sensitivity? Typical signs that speak for a dead tooth. It is important that the dead tooth is not ignored, but treated by a dentist. This is the only way to save it from extraction. What is a dead tooth? If the dentist detects too … Dead Tooth: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Dendritic cells are antigen-representing immune cells capable of T-cell activation. Thus, they trigger a specific immune response. Because of their sentinel position in the immune system, they have historically been implicated as therapeutic agents for diseases such as cancer and multiple sclerosis. What is the dendritic cell? Dendritic cells are part of the immune system. … Dendritic Cell: Structure, Function & Diseases
The black winter radish is closely related to the white radish, but it has a sharper taste and is only available in the winter months. The winter radish is an old vegetable variety, which is very popular in Asia and just celebrates its comeback in Germany. Mostly the black radish comes from organic cultivation. This … Black Winter Radish: Intolerance & Allergy
The so-called true black cumin (lat. Nigella sativa) belongs to the family of buttercups and, contrary to its name, has nothing to do with the well-known spice caraway or cumin. Black cumin is known especially in the Islamic cultural circle, as its health-promoting properties are already mentioned in the Koran. Occurrence and cultivation of black … Black Cumin: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Winter time is flu time. Even if the real flu has lost some of its explosiveness because of its confusion with the much less dangerous flu-like infection, it is still one of the most dangerous diseases that come back every year and can be fatal. Safe protection is offered by the flu vaccination. What is … Flu Vaccination: Treatment, Effects & Risks
There are innumerable pathogens that differ in name, makeup, disease-causing mechanism, and malignancy. Drugs exist for many of these evildoers – whether to treat sick people or to protect large populations. Bacteria, viruses, fungi are the first that come to mind when we are asked to list pathogens, but there are more – prions that … Infectious Disease
Whether in the eye the conjunctiva, in the ear the middle ear or in the mouth teeth and gums – everything can become infected. Especially nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs are often affected: Cold or flu, bronchitis, sinusitis or pneumonia are well-known diseases – whether caused by pneumococci, SARS or Legionnaires’ disease. Tuberculosis is … Types of Infectious Diseases
For each infectious disease there is a special procedure with vaccinations, medications and other measures – more details can be found with the respective disease. Antibiotics such as penicillin, antivirals and drugs against other pathogens should always be taken in consultation with a doctor and for a sufficiently long time, because these drugs are not … Infectious Diseases: Treatment and Therapy
Different pathogens cause different symptoms in the organs they affect. In addition, however, there are complaints that often occur with infections – classic signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, fever and pain signal the affected person: Something is wrong here, the immune system is working at full speed. In sepsis, these signs are not … Infectious Diseases: Symptoms and Examination
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
Common chicory is a common wild plant with the botanical name Chicorium intybus. The blue flowering plant has been considered a medicinal plant since ancient times and is edible. A cultivated form is chicory. Occurrence and cultivation of chicory Botanically, chicory belongs to the composite plant family and is native to Europe, western Asia and … Common Chicory: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Candida dubliniensis is a yeast fungus and is often found in the oral cavity of HIV or AIDS patients. In addition, it often co-occurs with Candida albicans in candidiasis. The similarity between Candida dubliniensis and Candida albicans makes correct identification of the microorganism difficult. What is Candida dubliniensis? In 1995, scientists distinguished Candida dubliniensis from … Candida Dubliniensis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
