Life support are emergency techniques performed support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. [faq]What is life support? It's where you try to "support life", after 1 or more...

Oophorectomy (from "oophoro" meaning "egg bearing", and "ectomy" meaning "cutting") is the surgical removal of ovary(s). Removal of the ovaries in women is the biological equivalent of castration in males. [faq]What...

Periodontitis (aka pyorrhea) is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium (i.e. tissues that surround and support the teeth). Pathophysiology Gingivitis, is its early stage, where the gums become swollen and...

[Dental] impression is a -ve imprint of hard and soft tissues in the mouth, from which a +ve reproduction (cast or model) can be formed Process Placing an impression material into a...

Diplegia is paralysis affecting symmetrical parts of the body. See also Hemiplegia (spasticity restricted to 1 side of the body) Quadriplegia (involvement of all 4 limbs, but not necessarily symmetrical) Cerebral palsy

Leukoerythroblastic anemia is any anemic condition resulting from space-occupying lesiosn in the bone marrow; the circulating blood contains immature cells of the granulocytic series and nucleated RBC's, frequently in numbers...

Vaginal dryness (aka atrophic vaginitis) is inflammation of the vagina, and the outer urinary tract, due to thinning and shrinking of the tissues, as well as decreased lubrication. [faq]What is atrophic vaginitis? It's...

Anorexia is decreased sensation of appetite. Prognosis There are many causes of decreased appetite, some of which are harmless, and others of which are serious conditions that pose a significant risk See also [[Anorexia...

Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach to specialize medical care for Pt's w/ serious illness. It focuses on providing Pt's w/ relief from the Sx, pain, physical stress, and mental...

Antiepileptic drugs (AED's, aka anticonvulsant) is used to Tx epileptic seizures. They can also be used to Tx bipolar disorder, mood stabilizer, and neuropathic pain. MOA Block sodium channels, or enhance GABA....