Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Ebola fever
Ebola fever is a perilous and extremely contagious viral infection that leads to severe hemorrhaging from the skin and mucous membranes (the thin, moist tissue lining body cavities). This disease mainly affects regions in Africa. Currently, there is no targeted treatment available for Ebola fever, and unfortunately, it proves fatal in numerous cases.
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Ear piercing
Ear piercing involves creating an opening in the earlobe or other typically cartilaginous parts of the external ear to accommodate an earring. To maintain proper hygiene, it is recommended to clean ear piercings twice a day using salt water. Healing time for earlobe piercings is usually around 4 weeks, while cartilage piercings may take longer,…
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Examination of ear
A thorough examination of the ear may be conducted to explore potential reasons for symptoms such as earache, ear discharge, hearing impairment, a sensation of fullness in the ear, balance disturbances, tinnitus (ringing or noises in the ear), or swelling of lymph nodes below or in front of the ear. The doctor initiates the examination…
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Cardiac dysrhythmia
A medical expression denoting an irregularity in the heart’s rhythm, occasionally utilized as a substitute for arrhythmia.
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Care of the dying
The provision of physical and psychological support intended to ensure that the last days or months of a person’s life are as devoid of pain, discomfort, and emotional suffering as feasible. Caregivers can encompass a wide range of individuals, such as doctors, nurses, and various medical practitioners, as well as counselors, social workers, clergy members,…
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Duroziez’s disease
A form of mitral stenosis, which is a narrowing of the mitral valve located on the left side of the heart, that is present from birth.
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Duplex kidney
A pair of conjoined kidneys located on one side of the body represents one type of kidney structural anomaly. A second anomaly, duplex renal pelvis, involves a single kidney possessing two renal pelvises – the sections of the kidney responsible for collecting urine. A third condition, known as duplex ureter, occurs when one kidney gives…
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Duodenal cap
The top section of the initial segment of the duodenum, which can be visualized during a barium X-ray test.
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Drug psychosis
Drug-induced psychosis is a mental state characterized by a disconnection from reality that can occur as a consequence of using certain substances. Such substances may include amphetamines, cocaine, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), and cannabis. This mental condition can also be triggered by prescribed medications, especially when consumed in high doses, with corticosteroids being a notable…
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Drug poisoning
The detrimental impacts on the body caused by an overdose of a specific medication. Unintentional poisoning frequently happens among young children. The risk has been mitigated by the use of child-proof medication containers. In adults, it’s typically the elderly or those who are disoriented and uncertain about their prescribed medication and dosage who are most…
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