Medical Science

Dichloroacetate (DCA), or more specific sodium dichloroacetate (NaDCA), is identified by the chemical formula Cl2CHCOONa. It is the salt form of dichloroacetic acid, Cl2CHCOOH. The acid is also sometimes abbreviated DCA, but the acid is highly corrosive and dangerous, while the salt…
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Overview According to eOrthopod.com, labral tissue helps mold the socket of the cuff to the humerus, providing a secure fit. Sometimes the labral tissue can become caught between the humerus and the rotator cuff. When this happens, a labral tear…
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Nothing is a better indicator of a sick society than the willingness to deny medical care based on personal moral, religious, or political judgments instead of medical need. Denying available medical care to others based on hate, personal preferences or religious…
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Formation of a breast cyst Breast cysts or a Mammary cysts are fluid filled lobules found in the breasts of women between 30 – 50 years of age. The formations of these cysts can be precipitated through a blockage of…
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Xenotransplantation is the transplanting of organs or tissue from one species to another. Animal to human transplants were done in the past/ In 1682, the bone of a dog was used in repairing the skull of a Russian aristocrat, and…
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A rotator cuff is a hard worker. It’s made up of the muscle and tendons in your shoulder and connects your upper arm bone with your shoulder blade. Accord to the Mayo Clinic, the anatomy of a rotator cuff results…
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Hurler syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects young children between 6 months and 2 years old. Their development is stunted so that they are short for their age, and these children have mental retardation and learning disabilities. Children with…
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What happens when a patient is brought into the surgical suite? The patient becomes the center of focus for a team of professionals and paraprofessionals whose sole purpose is to do their best to ensure a good outcome for the…
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Surgical procedures are varied in their nature. Some procedures are minor procedures where as some are classified as major surgeries. Some surgeries needs only local anaesthesia where as some require general anaesthesia. When some surgeries take nearly 12 hours to…
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An appendectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the appendix. The appendix is a part of your gastrointestinal system. It is a small organ that sticks out of your colon (large intestine). It is in the lower right quadrant of…
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