Medicine
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A blood test for gas composition occupies a rather important place in medicine, since it can be used to determine how much the body is saturated with air. And this, in turn, makes it possible to determine the effectiveness of therapy, as well as to diagnose a person with a primary form of hyperventilation and respiratory failure
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The insidiousness of alcohol addiction is that it takes years to develop, and it goes unnoticed. The thin line between the main stages of the development of drunkenness is erased in familiar companies, collective parties and birthdays, which are an indispensable part of our lives. How to recognize an alcoholic, if the situation has not yet become dangerous, and provide actual support to a person?
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Anxious sensations of pain in the chest area are often perceived as a signal of any disturbances in the functioning of the body. And, for the most part, suspicions are confirmed. This area contains many organs that are vital: the heart, for example
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Almost every person on Earth is a carrier of some kind of viral infection. This is due to the fact that every minute we come into contact with many harmful microorganisms: viruses, fungi, bacteria. Viruses that parasitize in the body for a long time have a destructive effect on it. Moreover, the consequences may be such that the harm done to the body cannot be eliminated
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One of the most commonly ordered tests, both in adults and children, is a clinical or complete blood count (CBC). This is ensured by its simplicity, accessibility and high information content. For the first time, children are faced with it at birth to obtain data on the current state of he alth. Also, in infants, the norm of a clinical blood test differs from that in adult children under 16 years of age
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Air is the element without which a person cannot live for more than a few minutes. But, unfortunately, not every region of Russia can boast of clean air. Visiting the forest for recreation, a person immediately feels the difference, because the clean air is breathtaking and even dizzy
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In the modern world, a fairly large number of people suffer from pain in the back. To cope with the problem, medical companies are developing various medicines in the form of ointments, gels, tablets and special devices. The lumbar brace was included in the number of such funds
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Diseases of the spine are almost always characterized by discomfort in the area of the back and chest. Occasionally, shortness of breath, breathing problems, excessive fatigue, pain in the heart area may occur. To diagnose the pathology that provoked the occurrence of such negative symptoms, an x-ray of the thoracic spine is performed
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After tetanus vaccination, experts constantly warn about the likely negative effects of the vaccine and its poor relationship with alcohol. However, many do not follow this advice, and end up with a tetanus shot and alcohol. In this article we will try to clarify important questions: what is tetanus and why it is undesirable to drink alcohol after a tetanus vaccination, what are the consequences of this
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Alcohol is a foreign element in the human metabolism, and when it gets inside, the body begins to fight hard and produce enzymes aimed at splitting and removing it outside. The action of these substances also causes a feeling of intoxication. So what enzymes break down alcohol?
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A scar is a formation that consists of connective tissues and is formed in the process of healing an injured area of the skin. It can remain on any part of the body, and lips are no exception. Such formations can cause complexes in a person, as well as cause inconvenience and deform the contour of the lips
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The human brain has a complex structure. The cerebellopontine angle is located at the junction of three parts of the head organ: the pons, the medulla oblongata, and the cerebellum. Often it is here that tumor growths appear, which have a negative effect on blood vessels, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid and nerve endings
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It will never be superfluous to be tested for genetic diseases. Sometimes we do not even suspect what danger lies behind the complex genetic code. It's time to be prepared for the unexpected
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Meningococcal disease is a disease in which multiplying bacteria can lead to serious illness. In particular, meningitis, sepsis, nasopharyngitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, or meningococcemia
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Hypertension today is no surprise. Unfortunately, many people suffer from this disease in the modern world. Can you help yourself somehow? What should you do to lower your blood pressure?
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Each of us is forced to undergo a medical examination in order to monitor the state of his body. For example, the task of a neuropathologist is to determine whether everything is normal in a person with reflex reactions. To do this, knees, elbows, feet, stomach - all these areas are checked with a light tap or other special movements. What is a plantar reflex and in what case can pathology be detected?
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The function of the human brain is to control processes throughout the body, as it is the main part of the central nervous system. It is divided into zones, each of which is responsible for a specific process. For example, for coordination of movements, muscle tone, reactions to external influences
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Today, pesticides are widely used not only by agricultural workers, but also by gardeners. Summer residents who are trying to harvest a rich harvest, and housewives caring for indoor flowers, often use such chemicals. However, not all people are aware of the necessary precautions. Therefore, there are cases of pesticide poisoning. The article details this pathology
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Can I lie down after eating? What are the consequences? Is it possible to quickly walk and run after eating? In what situations and on which side is it allowed to lie after eating. How long after a meal can you take a horizontal position
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What is included in the basic gynecological set. Options for completing the gynecological kit: with an Ayer spatula, a Volkmann spoon, a kit with a cytobrush. The difference between the Cusco metal mirror and the mirror from the set. Choosing a gynecological set by size
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Normally, a person's intimate area has a specific aroma, but some vaginal odors can indicate a serious pathology. Varieties of smell in the intimate area, the reasons for its appearance. How to get rid of bad breath in the vagina. What are the preventive measures to prevent its occurrence?
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Frontitis, or frontal sinusitis, is an inflammation of the frontal sinuses. According to statistics, over the past decade, this type of pathology has been considered one of the most common in the world. Currently, more than ten percent of the population suffers from sinusitis, and about one percent of people suffer from the pathology of the frontal sinuses
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Ultrasound is a non-invasive study of internal organs and body systems by means of ultrasound penetrating between tissues. Currently, it is extremely popular, as it is simple and informative
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The largest vessel that provides blood supply to the human brain is the middle cerebral artery, which transports oxygen and nutrients to most areas of this most important organ. Next, we will get acquainted with its structure and possible pathologies that occur when its functioning fails. In addition, we will learn how the diagnostics and study of the work of such an important brain element as the middle artery are carried out
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Tactile contact is the secret weapon we get to create successful and lasting relationships. This is our language, given to us from birth. But over time, we forget about its importance. How can we return to natural communication?
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Amyloidosis - what is it? This is a disease caused by a violation of protein metabolism, in which the formation and deposition in various tissues and organs of a specific protein-polysaccharide substance - amyloid
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APTT stands for activated partial thromboplastin time. This indicator refers to the study of the blood coagulation system and reflects the internal and general coagulation pathway, i.e., this is exactly the time required for the formation of a blood clot
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In the coagulogram, in addition to the PTI analysis, other indicators are of great importance. When patients are prescribed indirect anticoagulants, PTI decreases. But for the analysis of PTI, the norm in each laboratory may differ slightly, so a standardized test was introduced - INR. Doctors use it to control the blood coagulation system when patients take anticoagulants
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Vasopressin, an antidiuretic hormone, is produced by the hypothalamus, which is located in the posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis). This hormone provides homeostasis in the human body, maintaining water balance. So, for example, in case of dehydration of the body or massive bleeding under the influence of vasopressin, mechanisms are activated that ensure the cessation of fluid loss
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Platelets are non-nucleated spherical cells with a diameter of 2-4 microns (micrometer). These cells, along with leukocytes and platelets, belong to the blood cells. They are called platelets. The period of maturation of platelets lasts an average of 8 days, and the duration of their presence in the bloodstream is from 9 to 11 days. The rate of platelets in men, women and children will be slightly different
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Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium that can infect areas of the mucous membrane of the duodenum and stomach and thereby provoke the development of gastritis, ulcers, duodenitis, cancers and lymphomas
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Parathyroid glands, it would be more correct to call them parathyroid, is an independent paired organ of internal secretion. It consists of two pairs of small oval-shaped endocrine glands. They are located on the back surface of the thyroid gland itself at its lower and upper poles
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As soon as a child is born, all his systems and organs adapt to new conditions of life, body functions that were not previously involved are activated, brain processes are activated. The most effective method for detecting the pathology of the brain and the nervous system as a whole is neurosonography (NSG) of the brain of a newborn. This method makes it possible to detect diseases of the nervous system in children from the very first days of life
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Amylase - what is it and what function does it perform in the body? This definition includes a whole group of enzymes, which are united under the general name - amylase. There are three varieties of this substance: alpha, beta and gamma. For the human body, alpha-amylase is of particular importance. We'll talk about her now
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Bile is the secret of liver cells of hepatocytes. It accumulates in the small bile ducts, and then enters the common duct and through it into the gallbladder and duodenum 12. The functions of bile for the body are of great importance. One of its main functions is participation in the processes of digestion
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Most of the urobilinogen (80%) is formed from red blood cells, more precisely from bilirubin, which, in turn, is synthesized from hemoglobin. In fact, urobilinogen is a product of the utilization of red blood cells. Urobilinogen in urine - what does it mean? Normally, in a small amount, this product of the final breakdown of hemoglobin that has served its time is found in everyone. But its content in the urine in high concentrations is, most often, a sign of pathology
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive modern diagnostic research method that allows you to visually examine deeply located biological tissues. It is based on such a physical phenomenon as nuclear magnetic resonance
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Cirrhosis is the result of a fatty liver. How to treat this disease, what are its symptoms and diagnosis? This article provides detailed information that will help you find answers to all your questions on this topic
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"Alloplant" - what is it? It is a natural biological substance obtained from donor cadaveric material, which is treated in a special way, after which it loses its own antigenic structure. This allows you not to cause a rejection reaction when using it. With the help of this drug, the body can independently restore the functions of individual organs
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Every person at least once in his life, but passed the various studies assigned to him, and passed the tests. Recently, a complete examination of the body has become very popular. That is what this article will be about