Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Silver sulfadiazine
A topical medicine used to prevent and treat bacterial or fungal infections especially useful in burn treatment. An antimicrobial medication administered topically as a cream to ward off infections following skin grafts or in cases of burns, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. Potential side effects encompass enduring grey skin discoloration, skin rashes, or sensations of…
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Sesquiterpene lactone
A substance found in some plants that may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects.
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Salmonella typhimurium
A bacterium that causes typhoid fever. It is uncommon in the United States. A species frequently isolated from persons having acute gastroenteritis.
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Salmonella enteritidis
A bacterium that infects the ovaries of hens that appear healthy and contaminates the eggs before the shells are formed. A species that commonly causes gastrointestinal infections. Approx. 10% to 20% of food poisoning cases are caused by S. enteritidis. The organism lives in the ovaries of chickens and contaminates eggs before the shells are…
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Re-epithelialization
Regrowth of the epithelium over the surface of a wound. It marks the final stage of healing.
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Quercetin
A plant-derived flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, leaves, and grains. Anti-inflammatory flavonoid found in onions.
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Psycholeptic drugs
Medications that have a calming effect.
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Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as plaque psoriasis, it is the most common type of psoriasis.
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Prostatitis
Infection or inflammation of the prostate gland is typically a disease of older men. Bacterial infection of the prostate. Inflammation of the prostate gland, usually the result of infection. Symptoms include pain in the perineal area, frequency or retention of urine, and, if severe, fever and chills. Treatment is lay antibiotics. The male gland that…
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Prepubertal gynecomastia
A rare condition in which boys or girls develop enlarged breast tissue prior to puberty.
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