18 hours ago · Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA) is a group of Gram-positive bacteria that are genetically distinct from other strains of Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans. It caused more than 100,000 deaths attributable to antimicrobial resistance in 2019.
1 day ago · Dementia is a disorder which manifests as a set of related symptoms, which usually surfaces when the brain is damaged by injury or disease. [2] The symptoms involve progressive impairments in memory, thinking, and behavior, which negatively impact a person's ability to function and carry out everyday activities.
- 2.4 million (2016)
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (small benefit)
18 hours ago · Rectal bulb syringe to administer smaller enemas. Pronunciation. / ˈɛnəmə /. Other names. Clyster. [ edit on Wikidata] An enema, also known as a clyster, is an injection of fluid into the lower bowel by way of the rectum. [1] The word enema can also refer to the liquid injected, [2] [3] as well as to a device for administering such an ...
- Clyster
1 day ago · In some cases, NAFLD can cause symptoms related to liver dysfunction such as fatigue, malaise, and dull right-upper-quadrant abdominal discomfort. Mild yellow discoloration of the skin may occur, although this is rare. NASH can severely impair liver function, leading to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Comorbidities
- Genetic, environmental
- Cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, cardiovascular disease
- NASH: 2.6% risk of death per year, NAFL: Unknown
- Weight loss (in case of Obesity), Dietary reduction of Fructose and Glucose (diet and exercise)
1 day ago · 564 BC: Arrhichion of Phigalia, a Greek pankratiast, caused his own death during the Olympic finals. Held by his unidentified opponent in a stranglehold and unable to free himself, Arrhichion kicked his opponent, causing him so much pain from a foot/ankle injury that the opponent made the sign of defeat to the umpires, but at the same time broke Arrhichion's neck.
Aug 09, 2022 · An untreated scalp wound with a cranial injury may eventually act as a port for bacteria to enter the injured area, causing meningitis or a brain abscess. The head should be examined for signs of a basilar skull fracture: hematoma over the mastoid process behind the ears (Battle’s sign); hemotympanum; cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea, or ...