The skull is the term used to describe the bones of the head. In medical parlance, the skull is also called “cranium”. Thus, if a process exists “intracranially” (tumors, bleeding, etc.) according to the doctor, this means “located in the skull“. What is the cranium? One would think that the skull is a single, large, … Skull: Structure, Function & Diseases
Sorivudine is a medical drug that was developed in Japan to treat herpes. Sorivudine was marketed under the trade name Usevir and has been unavailable since a drug scandal killed several people in Japan. It did not even receive approval in Europe, so the drug did not have to be withdrawn from the market. What … Sorivudine: Effects, Uses & Risks
The lower part of the skull is called the skull base. The brain rests on its inner surface. Through openings in the skull base, a total of twelve cranial nerves and blood vessels enter the neck as well as the facial skull. What is the base of the skull? The skull base represents a cranial … Skull Base: Structure, Function & Diseases
Sotos syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. It is characterized by accelerated body growth and somewhat delayed motor and language development in childhood. In adulthood, the typical symptoms are hardly noticeable. What is Sotos syndrome? Sotos syndrome represents a sporadically occurring rare malformation syndrome. In this condition, accelerated growth with disproportionate skull circumference (macrocephalus) and … Sotos Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The cranial calvaria, in Latin calvaria, is the bony roof of the skull and consists of flat, flattened bones (ossa plana). It is also part of the neurocranium, the skull, and at the same time the bone which encloses the brain. The flat bones are connected by so-called sutures: these are seams between two bones, … Cranial Calvaria: Structure, Function & Diseases
Identity in the sense of social identity arises from social categorization processes. People see themselves as human beings, as part of certain groups, and as individuals. People associate group membership with certain values that contribute to their self-worth. What is identity? Identity in the sense of social identity arises from social categorization processes. People see … Social Identity: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Head injuries occur when force is applied to the skull from the outside. This can always involve the brain. Head injuries, even if they look harmless on the surface, should be examined by a doctor so that serious and perhaps irreversible damage to the brain can be ruled out or prevented by early treatment. What … Head Injuries: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Socialization is the ongoing adaptation to patterns of feeling and thinking within social communities. According to socialization theory, humans are only viable through socialization. Socialization problems can therefore cause mental and psychosomatic illnesses, but can also be a symptom of them. What is socialization? Socialization is the ongoing adaptation to patterns of feeling and thinking … Socialization: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Social phobia, or social phobia, is an anxiety disorder. In it, sufferers fear attracting negative attention and embarrassing themselves in company. The fear revolves around the possibility that general attention will be focused on one’s own person. About 11 to 15 percent of people develop social phobia during their lifetime. What is social phobia? Social … Social Phobia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tardive dyskinesia is dystonia that can occur as a result of years or decades of neuroleptic administration and takes the form of a movement disorder. Patients often grimace or suffer from impaired breathing or bowel movement. After the manifestation of tardive dyskinesia, the condition is difficult to treat. What is tardive dyskinesia? Dystonia is a … Tardive Dyskinesia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The following text informs about wounds, their causes, their diagnosis as well as following course, about their further treatment and preventive measures. What is a wound? A wound is generally described as a superficial injury to the skin (medically: tissue destruction or severance). A wound is generally described as a superficial injury to the skin … Wound: Causes, Treatment & Help
Castor bean is also known as the miracle tree. The oil of the tropical plant is used primarily as a laxative. Occurrence and cultivation of the miracle tree The cultivation of the plant takes place in tropical regions, while it is wild in the south of Europe. Ricinus communis (miracle tree) is the only representative … Miracle Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
