Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Haemostatic drugs
Haemostatic drugs are used to treat bleeding disorders and manage bleeding. These preparations aid in blood clotting and are administered to individuals with deficiencies in clotting factors. For instance, factor VIII is employed in treating haemophilia. Additionally, drugs like tranexamic acid, which prevent the breakdown of fibrin in clots, can also assist in stopping bleeding.…
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Haemorrhagic shock
Physiological shock, a dangerous condition characterized by a severe reduction in blood flow to body tissues, occurs due to significant blood loss.
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Haemangioblastoma
Haemangioblastomas are a rare form of brain tumor composed of blood vessel cells. They develop slowly as cysts, typically in the cerebellum, and are mostly noncancerous. Symptoms may include headache, vomiting, nystagmus (abnormal jerky eye movements), and ataxia (lack of muscle coordination) if the tumor is located in the cerebellum. Surgical removal is often feasible…
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Guinea worm disease
This tropical disease is caused by a parasitic worm measuring approximately 1 meter in length. It is prevalent in Africa, South America, the Middle East, and India. Infection occurs when individuals drink water that contains the water flea CYCLOPS, which hosts the larvae of the parasitic worm. Upon ingestion, the larvae pass through the intestine…
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Groenouw’s corneal dystrophy
This is an inherited eye disorder that exists in two forms: type I (granular) and type II (macular). Granular corneal dystrophy is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by small granular opacities in the top layers of the cornea. It develops in the first ten years of life. Macular corneal dystrophy is an autosomal recessive disorder typified…
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Grey baby syndrome
Grey baby syndrome is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition that primarily affects newborns, especially premature babies. It is caused by the antibiotic drug chloramphenicol, which is typically not prescribed for newborns but can be transmitted to the baby through the mother’s bloodstream. Newborns lack the ability to efficiently process or eliminate the drug, leading…
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Gravitational ulcer
This type of skin ulcer is known as a lower extremity ulcer, and it typically develops in the lower parts of the body. The most common location is the lower leg, and it is often associated with varicose veins as a common cause.
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Granulomatous lung disease
This is a condition where one or multiple granulomas (collections of inflamed tissue) form in the lungs. In specific diseases like Churg-Strauss syndrome and Wegener’s granulomatosis, both granulomas and vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) occur simultaneously. Additional conditions arise due to the immune system reacting to foreign substances or infectious agents. These conditions can…
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Grand multipara
The term “grand multipara” refers to a pregnant woman who has experienced five or more previous pregnancies that resulted in live births. In any subsequent pregnancy, a grand multipara woman is considered to be at a higher risk for various conditions, such as anemia, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus, placenta previa, malpresentation, prolonged labor,…
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Gonadotrophin hormones
Gonadotropins are hormones responsible for stimulating cell activity in the ovaries and testes. They play a vital role in fertility. The primary gonadotropins include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are secreted by the pituitary gland. Additionally, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), produced by the placenta during pregnancy, is another important gonadotropin. Some gonadotropins…
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