Nutmeg has enriched cuisine since the Middle Ages thanks to its warm and spicy, sweet and bitter, fiery and peppery aroma. A pinch of the seeds, finely grated, spices many different dishes such as mashed potatoes, cauliflower or light sauces. Botanically, nutmeg is not a nut, but the seed kernel of the nutmeg tree. Occurrence … Nutmeg Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Anthrax or anthrax is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. Normally, it occurs very rarely in humans. It is more common in ungulates, but they can transmit the anthrax pathogens if they come into close contact with the human. The most common in humans is cutaneous anthrax. Unfortunately, there are also bilogic agents that are … Anthrax: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Splenic infarction can be the result of various underlying diseases, such as leukemia or heart disease such as atrial fibrillation. In these cases, blood vessels in the spleen become blocked, leading to impaired blood flow and eventual death of cells in the spleen due to lack of oxygen. What is splenic infarction? Splenic infarction is … Splenic Infarction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Peritonitis, peritonitis or peritonitis is a painful inflammation of the peritoneum. The condition can be fatal if left untreated and should be examined and treated by a doctor as soon as possible if suspected. Typical symptoms and signs of peritonitis include severe pain in the upper abdomen on movement and tightening of the abdominal wall. … Peritonitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Zanamivir is commercially available as a dischaler for powder inhalation (Relenza). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Zanamivir is far less well known than oseltamivir (Tamiflu), probably mainly because of its more complicated administration. Structure and properties Zanamivir (C12H20N4O7, Mr = 332.3 g/mol) exists as a white powder. It has a … Zanamivir
Dengue virus causes a disease that brings severe muscle and bone pain and fever lasting several days. This dengue fever is transmitted by various mosquitoes. What is dengue virus? Widespread infection is mainly in tropical and subtropical countries. Dengue viruses belong to the flavivirus genus and are divided into four subgroups (DENV-1 to DENV-4). They … Dengue Virus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Field man’s bedstraw has its firm place in herbal medicine and has for centuries. However, how the thorny herb got its official name “field man’s litter” has not been passed down with certainty – theories about it exist a few. Occurrence and cultivation of field man’s bedstraw The distribution area of field man’s litter stretches … Field Manure: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Dengue fever is a viral disease that can occur both as an epidemic and sporadically. Because of its mode of transmission, it occurs only in tropical and subtropical areas. What is dengue fever? Dengue fever is also called bone-crushing or dandy fever. It is caused by the dengue virus. This is transmitted by bites from … Dengue Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Among the symptoms of a hangover a general feeling of discomfort and misery, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, loss of appetite, dry mouth, thirst, sweating, and cognitive and psychological disorders. Causes A hangover usually occurs the morning after excessive alcohol consumption. The condition is further worsened by too little sleep and dehydration. Diagnosis … Hangover
Symptoms Classic cat scratch disease first manifests as a red papule or pustule at the site where the cat scratched or bit. Soon, local lymphadenitis (inflammation and swelling of the lymph nodes) occurs on the side of the body with the injury, often on the armpit or neck. Children and adolescents are particularly affected. Other … Cat Scratch Disease
Products Eribulin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Halaven). It was approved in many countries and in the EU in 2011. In the United States, it has been registered since 2010. Structure and properties Eribulin is present in drugs as eribulin mesilate (C40H59NO11 – CH4O3S, Mr = 826.0 g/mol), a white crystalline powder … Eribulin
Products Azithromycin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, powder for preparation of a suspension, and granules (Zithromax, generic). Furthermore, a granule for the preparation of a sustained-release oral suspension is available (Zithromax Uno). Eye drops have also been released in some countries. Azithromycin has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure … Azithromycin
