Status Epilepticus
Status epilepticus is defined as 30 minutes of continuous
seizure activity or a series of seizures without return to full consciousness between the seizures. Shorter period of seizure activity causes neuronal
injury and that seizure self-termination is unlikely after 5 minutes, times as brief as 5 minutes is defined as status epilepticus. Generalized refers to abnormal excessive cortical electrical activity, while convulsive refers to the motor activity of a seizure. Subtle status epilepticus consists of electrical seizure activity that endures when the associated movements are fragmentary or even absent.
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Causes of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone and it can lead to an increased risk of
fracture. When bone mineral density or BMD reduces it is a sign of osteoporosis, bone micro architecture is disturbed, and the amount of non-collagenous
proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis as defined by the World Health Organization in women is bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass measured at the age of 20 years.
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Various Stool Tests
A
stool test is done on fecal matter which is collected in a container and is analyzed in the laboratory to diagnose the presence or absence of a medical condition. Stool test is considered as hallmark in some conditions. Some doctors also consider it as gold standard for diagnosis some conditions in diagnostics. Stool can be collected in either diluted or the natural form.
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a condition which occurs due to less production of thyroid hormones by thyroid glands. The thyroid glands are allocated in front of the neck secretes the hormones which control the
metabolism. The hormones are
thyroxine (T4) and
triiodothyronine. It is also known as Myxedema.
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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the overactive thyroid gland produces excess of thyroid hormones which circulate in the body.
Thyrotoxicosis is toxic medical condition due to excess intake of the thyroid hormones or due to excess production of thyroid hormone by thyroid gland.
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Sex during pregnancy
As long as your
pregnancy is proceeding normally, you can have sex as often as you like. Its better to avoid it in first 3 months and last 3 months. There is an increase in vaginal lubrication; engorgement of the genital area helps some people become orgasmic for the first time or multi-orgasmic. Unexplained vaginal bleeding is an absolute contraindications for sex during pregnancy.
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Boxed Warnings for Smoking Cessation Drugs
Health care professionals who prescribe
Chantix and
Zyban should monitor patients for any unusual changes in mood or behavior after starting these drugs. Patients should immediately contact their health care professional if they experience such changes.
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Hepatitis A (Symptoms and Treatment)
Hepatitis A is a type of disease which primarily affects
liver and is caused by the hepatitis A virus. Usually
Viral Hepatitis is a alarming serious illness affecting liver but Hepatitis A is not usually as serious as other types of viral hepatitis. However, Hepatitis A leads to inflammation of the liver and impairs its functional ability to some extent.
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Hepatitis B (Symptoms and Treatments)
Hepatitis B is a term given to the liver infection which is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Some individual may suffer chronic infection, leading to
liver failure,
liver cancer, or
cirrhosis. These conditions may result in permanent scarring of the liver. The common route of transmission of hepatitis B virus is by blood and body fluids of someone who is infected.
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Medications in motion sickness
The best way to treat
motion sickness is to stop the motion. If you can't stop the motion, sit or lie down in an area with the least motion. Treatment includes mainly medications and natural care
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