Brain Ischemia

Brain Ischemia

Brain Ischemia Definition: Brain ischemia, also known as cerebral ischemia or cerebrovascular ischemia, is a type of stroke that occurs when there is an interruption…
Kolbeckite: Properties and Occurrences

Kolbeckite: Properties and Occurrences

Kolbeckite (scandium phosphate dihydrate) is a mineral with formula: ScPO4·2H2O. It is a mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate and phosphate of beryllium, aluminum, and…
Stroke (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions)

Stroke (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions)

Stroke (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions) Definition: A stroke, also called “brain attack”, is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to…
Stroke (Causes, Symptoms, and Complications)

Stroke (Causes, Symptoms, and Complications)

Stroke (Causes, Symptoms, and Complications) Definition: A stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” occurs when the blood supply to part of our brain is interrupted or…
Stroke (Classifications)

Stroke (Classifications)

Stroke (Classifications) Definition: A stroke is a “brain attack” and it happens when the blood supply to part of our brain is cut off. When…
Malaise

Malaise

Malaise Definition: Malaise (/məˈleɪz/ mə-LAYZ) is a general feeling of being unwell, either emotionally or physically, or a combination of the two. The word has…
Hemiparesis

Hemiparesis

Hemiparesis Definition: Hemiparesis, or unilateral paresis, is a condition that is commonly caused by either stroke or cerebral palsy, although it can also be caused…
Parkinson’s disease (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions)

Parkinson’s disease (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions)

Parkinson’s disease (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions) Definition: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder, which is caused by the death of certain nerve cells…
Kogarkoite: Properties and Occurrences

Kogarkoite: Properties and Occurrences

Kogarkoite is a sodium sulfate fluoride mineral with formula Na3(SO4)F. It is a pale blue monoclinic mineral. The crystal is monoclinic and is a type…
Parkinson’s disease (Causes, Symptoms, and Complications)

Parkinson’s disease (Causes, Symptoms, and Complications)

Parkinson’s disease (Causes, Symptoms, and Complications) Definition: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive central nervous system disorder that affects movement. It can come on so…
Cachexia (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions)

Cachexia (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions)

Cachexia (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventions) Definition: Cachexia, or wasting syndrome, is a disorder that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting, and can include loss…
Cachexia (Causes, Signs, and Symptoms)

Cachexia (Causes, Signs, and Symptoms)

Cachexia (Causes, Signs, and Symptoms) Definition: Cachexia (pronounced Kuh-KEK-see-uh), or wasting syndrome, is a condition that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting. It is…
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