Ageusia is a complete loss of taste of the tongue, particularly the inability to detect swet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami (aka pleasant/savory taste). Because the tongue can only detect...

GIC (Glass Ionomer Cement) contain a basic glass, and an acidic polymer liquid, set by an acid-base reaction Components The acidic polymer is polyacrylic acid, an ionomer, containing 5-10% of substituted ionic...

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (aka wet brain, Korsakoff's psychosis, alcoholic encephalopathy) is the combination of Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's syndrome. Pathophysiology Due to the close relationship between these 2 disorders, Pt's suffering from both...

Lethal neurotoxin produced by a bacteria commonly found in soil. By injecting into muscles w/ minute quantities, by blocking the release of ACh from the neuron, there is decreased muscle...

Lower limb examination assesses the neurological function of the lower limbs. LL is shorthand for Lower limb. Method Remember with the mnemonic “The Powerful Romans Conquered Spain”: REMEMBER to start- Walking: Assess gait, asking patient...

Protein shake/bar/bites/oats/gels/powders is a powdered protein supplement. MOA Shake is mixed with water, milk, or juice. They come in a variety of flavors Labels on protein shakes suggesting it be taken in cold is...

Health care is the Dx, Tx, and prevention of disease (also illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments). Classification Primary care, who act as first point of consultation for all Pt's...

Ectopic pregnancy (aka eccyesis) is a pregnancy complication, where the embryo attaches outside the uterus. [faq]What's an ectopic? Ectopic generally means something in a location that it's not supposed to. In the...

Ataxia (from Greek "a" meaning "lack of", and "taxia" meaning "order") is a lack of voluntary coordination of motor coordination, that includes gait abnormality. Pathophysiology Non-specific, implying dysfunction of the parts of...

Eclampsia (from Greek "eclampsia" meaning "lightning") is the onset of seizures in a woman with pre-eclampsia (i.e. HTN+proteinuria, or other organ dysfunction). Onset may be before, during, or after delivery. Most...