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1 day ago · The human immunodeficiency viruses ( HIV) are two species of Lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect humans. Over time, they cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), [1] [2] a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. [3]
- Hiv/Aids Denialism
HIV/AIDS denialism is the belief, despite conclusive...
- Management of Hiv/Aids
The management of HIV/AIDS normally includes the use of...
- History of Hiv/Aids
False-color scanning electron micrograph of HIV-1, in green,...
- Subtypes of HIV
The subtypes of HIV include two main subtypes, known as HIV...
- AIDS (Computer Virus)
Description. AIDS is the first virus known to exploit the...
- Lentivirus
Lentivirus is a genus of retroviruses that cause chronic and...
- Hiv/Aids Denialism
3 days ago · The risk of death from sepsis is as high as 30%, while for severe sepsis it is as high as 50%, and septic shock 80%. [14] [15] [6] Sepsis affected about 49 million people in 2017, with 11 million deaths (1 in 5 deaths worldwide). [16]
6 days ago · Cardiology (from Ancient Greek καρδίᾱ (kardiā) 'heart', and - λογία ( -logia) 'study') is the study of the heart. Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and the cardiovascular system.
4 days ago · Glossary of psychiatry. Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of deleterious mental conditions. [1] [2] These include various matters related to mood, behaviour, cognition, perceptions, and emotions.
2 days ago · Leprosy. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease ( HD ), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. [4] [7] Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. [4] This nerve damage may result in a lack of ability to feel pain, which can lead to the loss of parts of a ...
2 days ago · The term "oxytocin" derives from the Greek "ὠκυτόκος" ( ōkutókos ), based on ὀξύς (oxús), meaning "sharp" or "swift", and τόκος (tókos), meaning "childbirth". [12] [13] The adjective form is "oxytocic", which refers to medicines which stimulate uterine contractions, to speed up the process of childbirth. Colloquially, it ...
18 hours ago · Aggregate US hospital costs were $387.3 billion in 2011—a 63% increase since 1997 (inflation adjusted). Costs per stay increased 47% since 1997, averaging $10,000 in 2011 (equivalent to $13,544 in 2023 [31] ). [128] As of 2008, public spending accounts for between 45% and 56% of US healthcare spending. [129]
