Medical Science

The word varicose is a derivative of the Latin word varix which means twisted. Therefore the term varicose vein implies that the vein has become twisted, but there is much more involved than this. The veins become lumpy, knotted and…
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Anyone who has been fortunate to view an ultrasound image of an unborn child would be able to see the miracle of brain development unfolding. During the early stages of human life, a tube-like structure begins to appear within the…
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Most people at some point in their life have either experienced for themselves, known someone who has experienced or has observed someone who shows the signs of varicose veins. For those who suffer from this condition face anything from an…
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Pain is an essential ingredient in the growth and development of all humanity, this growth being more mental and spiritual than anything else. This may sound crazy, but it is true. While enduring physical pain makes one stronger and more…
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The reproductive system in males include the testis and the epidydimis and the prostate gland.  In females the reproductive system is comprised of the vagina and the uterus and the ovaries. Testosterone is a male sex hormone that stimulates the…
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Any brain hemorrhage can potentially be life-threatening. The location and severity of a hemorrhage are two important factors dictating survival and complications. To understand the types of brain hemorrhages and their consequences, one must understand some basic ideas about the…
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The adrenal glands in humans are two glands that are situated on top of each kidney. The adrenal gland is comprised anatomically from a capsule and a cortex and a medulla. The cortex constitutes approximately 90% of the total weight…
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There are two kidneys in the human body and it is their job to clean the blood, regulate blood pressure and secrete hormones involved in keeping the blood and bones healthy. It is possible to survive perfectly well with just…
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A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs when the blood vessels in the brain hemorrhage into the subarachnoid space, the space between the brain and the thin membrane that covers it. Subarachnoid hemorrhages are often caused by trauma, that is, someone hitting their…
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According to The Wikipedia website “The earliest known writings on the circulatory system are found in the Ebers Papyrus (16th century BCE), an ancient Egyptian medical papyrus containing over 700 prescriptions and remedies, both physical and spiritual.” Though written about…
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