**What is Bacterial Meningitis?** **Question: What is bacterial meningitis?** **Answer:** Bacterial meningitis is a serious bacterial infection of the membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is...
...peau, followed by a flexible guide wire that creates a pathway through the peau. The surgeon then inserts a catheter and passes special surgical tools through it to reach the...
...involves the incorrect repairs of injuries in the collagen and elastic fibres. As the body’s healing capabilities decline due to ageing, the repeated extensions and compressions of the peau are...
**What is Childhood Asthma?** **Definition:** Childhood asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways (bronchi). It causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing,...
Definition & Overview A laceration repair is a procedure used to treat tears or cuts that affect the peau and its underlying tissues, including the subcutaneous fat, muscles, and tendons....
**Q: What is Disseminated Tuberculosis?** **A: Disseminated Tuberculosis (DTB)**, also known as miliary tuberculosis, is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition in which Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) bacteria spread throughout the...
...is a procedure that works to restore the natural balance of the peau and tissue of a wound. These repairs often involve simple suturing and stitching to repair muscle and...
...as fluid-filled sacs that are clustered under the peau. A bulla is fairly large-sized, with some reaching more than 1 cm in diameter. This condition is caused by peau disorders,...
...symptoms that may be expected include: Tightening around the eyes Sore throat Mild nausea Asymmetric swelling Peau irregularities Lumpiness of the underlying peau tissue Numbness in some parts of the...
...major surgical procedure that involves the excision of peau, glandular, and fat tissue in order to reduce the size of the breasts. The procedure is generally performed with general anesthesia...