There are few things in life which truly top a good book. Books open doors which would otherwise remain unseen and provide a respite from the cares of the world. A good read is often difficult to find, especially in a digital format. But when you do, the time spent devouring its information is...
Cartilage is an avascular (not supplied by the blood vessels) connective tissue in the body. It is a generally flexible type of tissue that provides support, protection and structure to the other body tissues. It is often considered as a type of soft bone as it is not rigid or hard as bone. The...
Asbestos is usually combined with other materials when it is used for industrial or manufacturing purposes. What people call “friable asbestos” contains more than 1% asbestos and is distinguished by a very powdery consistency. It is labeled as Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material (RACM). Asbestos...
Colostrum is milk from a cow in the first 3 days after delivery of a newborn. These first milkings contains immunoglobulins also known as antibodies to infectious agents to which the mother has been exposed. These maternal antibodies are then transferred to the newborn calf as a form of protection...
There are many unique characteristics differentiating one person from the next. People like to say that is what makes life interesting. But no matter how many facets of ourselves are unique, there are always going to be some in which we share a commonality with a percentage of the population....
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelial cells lining the major organs of a human being. This cancer is directly caused by unregulated and unprotected exposure to asbestos. Exposure to asbestos is usually found in labor industries, affecting mostly men of age 60 to 70 years...
Commotio cordis Commotio cordis is a Latin term which translates to "agitation of the heart." Commotio cordis is the sudden disruption of heart function which results from a direct blow to the chest during a critical cycle of a heart beat. Commotio cordis is a rare medical phenomenon discovered...
A carcinogen is a something that is known to cause cancer in humans or animals. Carcinogens can be any kind of substance and even if the said substance can promote or worsen cancer without having to actually cause the disease, it is still called carcinogen. A carcinogen affects a body in the most...
Some substances are very efficient at hastening diuresis, or the process by which the body expels waste fluids through urine. These substances are called diuretics, and can come in the form of medicines (or “water pills”) or homeopathic foods or remedies. Diuretics are very useful for people...
Internal medicine is a specialization in the medical field which deals with non-surgical conditions in adults. More specifically, it deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of adult conditions. Internist is the term used to refer to doctors who specialize in internal...
