Heart attack (aka myocardial infarction) is where blood [and thus oxygen] flow stops to a part of the heart, and heart muscle becomes damaged. [faq]What is a myocardial infarction, and how...

Torsades [de pointes] (French meaning "twisting of the points") is a specific type of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), that can lead to sudden cardiac death. It is a polymorphic ventricular...

Macrodontia is a localized gigantism in which teeth are larger than normal

Low birth weight (LBW) is birth weight <2.5kg, regardless of gestational age. [faq]Warney got bowled out by an LBW, wooooh ;) :lol:. Is that what LBW is? Umm :umm: , if you're...

Quinolone are synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics. MOA Quinolones and its derivatives have also been isolated from natural sources, e.g. plants, animals, bacteria, and can act as natural antimicrobials or signalling molecules It exerts its...

Appetite suppressant (aka anorectic, anorexic, from Greek "an" meaning "without", "orexis" meaning "appetite") is a dietary supplement or drug, which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, causing weight loss. See...

Antenatal care are regular check-ups that allwo doctors and midwives to Dx, Tx, and prevent potential health problems througout the course of pregnancy. The sessions also provide an opportunity to...

Tampons (from French "tampion" meaning "plug") are cylindrical masses of absorbent material. Indications During menstruation, designed to be easily inserted into the vagina, and absorb the Pt's menstrual flow [img]tampon.jpg[/img] Source: Bit Rebels Nose bleed (nasal...

Urinary incontinence (aka enuresis) is any leakage of urine. It is especially problematic if it occurs repeatedly, and in Pt's old enough expected to exercise such control. [faq]What is urinary incontinence? Number one's...

Gum disease (aka periodontal disease) are diseases affecting one or more of the periodontal tissues/structures, including alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum, and gingiva. Cause Plaque-induced inflammatory conditions, most commonly, including: Gingivitis Periodontitis, which is...