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Women's Health
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Some common bacterial infections include strep throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia, tuberculosis, and bacterial meningitis. Other infections, such as food poisoning caused by Salmonella or E. coli, are also caused by bacteria.
Absolutely. It can be very painful and irritating. It can itch and burn while you urinate but it can also itch when you are not urinating. The itching can be extremely uncomfortable and seem almost unbearable and is generally fairly specific to the urethral opening (where you pee from). However, if you're at risk for sexually transmissible infections, and if you are experiencing painful urination and itching, ask your health care provider if you were screened for trichomoniasis at the time of your visit, and whether you had a urine culture done. If not, and if your symptoms don't improve within 48 hours of the start of treatment, see your health care provider for a follow up exam and to determine if additional testing is needed.
How many chromosome's are in one ovum?
An ovum typically contains 23 chromosomes in humans. This is half the total number of chromosomes found in most human cells, as the egg needs to combine with a sperm cell during fertilization to create a full set of 46 chromosomes in the resulting zygote.
When was turner syndrome discovered?
Turner's syndrome was first described by Dr. Henry Turner in 1938, but it was not until 1960 that the chromosomal abnormality was discovered. ...
What is the survival rate for colon cancer?
The 5-year survival rate for colon cancer is around 65-70%. However, survival rates can vary depending on the stage at diagnosis and individual factors. Early detection and treatment can greatly improve outcomes.
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. It usually begins as a growth called a polyp, which can then turn into cancer over time. Symptoms include changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss. Early detection through screening tests like colonoscopies can improve outcomes.
Why test for double strand DNA Ab?
Testing for double stranded DNA antibodies is useful in diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a autoimmune disease. Presence of these antibodies in the blood can indicate an increased risk for lupus nephritis or other organ involvement in patients with SLE. Testing for these antibodies can help in monitoring disease activity and guiding treatment decisions.
A powder made up of both white specks and blue specks is likely to be?
A mixture of two different powders or compounds. The white and blue specks may represent different ingredients or additives that have been combined. It could be a cosmetic product, medication, or a cleaning agent.
What structures carry the released eggs from the ovaries?
Starting at the ovary, a newly released egg will first travel through the ostium of oviduct, then through the oviduct proper. Then the horn of the uterus until it reaches the uterus and then is passed out of the cervix and vagina.
What is the difference between electron radiotherapy versus photon radiotherapy for breast cancer?
Electrons are usually used depending on the depth of the breast tissues, and the location of the tumour.
Electrons do not go as deep into the skin as photons do. If your tumour is close to the surface electrons may be used depending on the doctor that is treating you.
How do you measure volume of irregular objects?
Below is a method you can use when measuring relatively small objects.
Firstly, you can pour a known amount of water into a measuring cylinder. Next place the object into the water and ensure that it is completely submerged. Note the increase in the height of the water and its coresponding volume marking. The increase in volume from the original volume of water is the volume of the object.
You can use a displacement can instead of a measuring cylinder to make you result more accurate.
What type of pathogen is herpes?
Herpes is a family of viruses that include cold sores, warts, and genital herpes.
HSV or Herpes Simplex Virus. There are many types and they cause a variety of conditions from genital herpes all the way to something as mild as cold sores.
the causative agent for herpes is the varicella zoster.
Chemistry. Either you body has a metal component, like iron or magnesium, that is showing up in your perspiration or it could be from deodorant. The active ingredient in many deodorants is Aluminum Chlorohydrate. Even a slightly elevated level of a metal in your perspiration combined with the metal component in deodorant could make the distinctive smell noticeable. Check the ingredients in deodorants and try to find one without aluminum. If that doesn't lessen the odor, you may have to ask your doctor.
What's the use of the male nipple?
It is one of the useless organ in our body(with no purpose), nipples has been developed before the sex is determined in human fetus. Rarely there are few cases of male lactation.
How does stearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol work in shampoo and conditioners?
These alcohols. are used in shampoo and conditioners to improve the lubricant effect of the product.
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The above is true to some extent but not completely. The alcohol affects how the product looks and feels in your fingers, the same as silicone/dimethecone does.
But it also has another use. It is there to balance the pH of the product. If the alcohol was left out, the other ingredients in your shampoo would make a reasonably alkaline mixture, however your hair responds best to a slightly acidic bath. It makes the cuticle lie flatter, and dry better, so when used properly, it can make your hair more shiny, than if you used a product without it, and it can prevent too many snarls.
I hope this is helpful!
Who is stronger male or female?
Well, females are stronger than males. Females tend to stay in shape more and are able to withstand more physical activity. But, they are sometimes discriminated against for jut being smaller. But, they are by far stronger than males-and provenn to have a higher intelligance level.
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What happens to your brain when you sleep?
During sleep, the brain consolidates memories, clears out waste products, and recharges for the next day. Different stages of sleep facilitate various functions, such as memory consolidation during REM sleep and physical restoration during deep sleep. Overall, sleep is essential for overall brain health and function.
Does a laptop give off radiation which could kill your eggs?
In women, the answer is almost certainly no. Since eggs are produced in the ovaries, which are inside a woman's body, heat from a laptop or other external source is not likely to be so intense that it raises your core body temperature enough to damage the ovaries and hurt egg production.
Regarding men:
Radiation from WiFi connections can reduce sperm activity in up to a quarter of men, study
Working on a laptop wirelessly may hamper a man's chances of fatherhood.
In a study, sperm placed under a laptop connected to the internet through wi-fi suffered more damage than that kept at the same temperature but away from the wireless signal.
The finding is important because previous worries about laptops causing infertility have focused on the heat generated by the machines.
Radiation: It may be convenient, but using a laptop on your lap could be harming your sperm, say researchers
In the latest study, researchers took sperm from 29 men aged 26 to 45 and placed them either under a wi-fi connected laptop or away from the computer.
The laptop then uploaded and downloaded information from the internet for four hours.
At the end of the experiment, 25 per cent of the sperm under the laptop had stopped moving and 9 per cent showed DNA damage.
By comparison, just 14 per cent of samples kept away from the wi-fi stopped moving. And just 3 per cent suffered DNA damage, the journal Fertility and Sterility reports.
The wireless connection creates electromagnetic radiation that damages semen, the scientists, from the United States and Argentina, believe.
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Lead researcher Conrado Avendano, of Nascentis Medicina Reproductiva in Cordoba, said: 'Our data suggest that the use of a laptop computer wirelessly connected to the internet and positioned near the male reproductive organs may decrease human sperm quality.
'At present we do not know whether this effect is induced by all laptop computers connected by WiFi to the internet or what use conditions heighten this effect.'
A separate test with a laptop that was on, but not wirelessly connected, found negligible EM radiation from the machine alone.
The findings fuel concerns raised by a few other research teams.
Some have found that radiation from mobile phones creates feeble sperm in the lab, for example.
And last year urologists described how a man sitting with a laptop balanced on his knees can crank up the temperature of his scrotum to levels that aren't good for sperm.
So between the heat and the radiation from today's electronic devices, testicles would seem to be hard-pressed.
Concern: A quarter of sperm exposed to WiFi radiation in the study were no longer swimming around after four hours
However, Dr Robert Oates, the president of the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, has managed to father two kids despite having both a laptop and an iPad.
He told Reuters Health he doesn't believe laptops are a significant threat to male reproductive health.
Remarking on the new study, he said: 'This is not real-life biology, this is a completely artificial setting.
'It is scientifically interesting, but to me it doesn't have any human biological relevance.'
He added that so far, no study has ever looked at whether laptop use has any influence on fertility or pregnancy outcomes.
'Suddenly all of this angst is created for real-life actual persons that doesn't have to be,' said Oates, also of Boston Medical Center.
He added: 'I don't know how many people use laptops on their laps anyway.'
According to the American Urological Association, nearly one in six couples in the U.S. have trouble conceiving a baby, and about half the time the man is at the root of the problem.
While the impact of modern technology is still murky, lifestyle does matter, researchers say.
Earlier this month, a report in Fertility And Sterility showed that men who eat a diet rich in fruit and grains and low in red meat, alcohol and coffee have a better shot at getting their partner pregnant during fertility treatment.
well a baby is made by your moms egg and your dads sperm. first they have to have sex so the sperm and egg can meet. then when the sperm touches the egg it starts to from into a baby. then the baby keeps growing until your mom couldn't hold you in her belly anymore.
Breast cancer treatment involves a combination of therapies tailored to the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health. Here are common treatments:
- Surgery: Options include lumpectomy (removing the tumor) and mastectomy (removing the breast).
- Radiation Therapy: Uses high-energy rays to target and kill cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy: Drugs are used to destroy cancer cells throughout the body.
- Hormone Therapy: Blocks hormones that fuel certain types of breast cancer.
- Targeted Therapy: Focuses on specific molecules involved in cancer growth.
- Immunotherapy: Boosts the immune system to fight cancer.
For those seeking specialized care, Breast cancer treatment in Hyderabad offers advanced medical options, providing comprehensive and personalized care plans to ensure the best outcomes.
The main hormones responsible for breast growth are estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen stimulates the growth of breast tissue, while progesterone plays a role in the development of milk-producing glands. These hormones fluctuate during puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause, impacting changes in breast size and shape.
Can antibacterial soap be used on your vagina?
I wouldn't suggest it. There's a pretty delicate pH and bacterial balance there. Messing with it at all can cause a yeast or some sort of bacterial infection. Douching isn't a hot idea, either. Vaginas have their own systems of cleaning themselves out, and it's best just to let them do their thing (washing your vulva with a mild soap is fine, though). If your vagina has a particularly strong smell, I'd suggest seeing your doctor.
Reasons why patients might find it difficult to take antihypertensive medicines?
There are many reasons why patients are noncompliant in regards to their medication treatment history. Inconvenience, acceptance of reality of the chronic condition, and some discontinue assuming the condition is 'cured'.
What is pressure in your pelvic area caused from after walking a long time?
Pressure in the pelvic area after walking for a long time can be caused by increased blood flow to the area, muscle fatigue or strain from supporting your body weight, and the impact of repetitive motion on the joints and tissues in the pelvis. It is important to rest, stretch, and stay hydrated to alleviate the pressure and discomfort.
How is nanotechnology used in the treatment of breast cancer?
Nano sized particles are able to target and destroy cancer cells faster than normal sized drug particles and with less damage to surrounding tissue cells.
For example both Doxil and Abraxane enable more targeted delivery of existing chemotherapy through a special coating that evades attack by a persons immune system; this allows a more precise delivery of drugs to the cancer cells, while simultaneously reducing the side effects
In this case nano simply implies smaller than micro and refers to the size at which the drugs and chemicals are being manipulated; it does not refer to nano-bots (which would just mean robots smaller than micro)
The nanobots are equipped with a vaccine or a 'weapon' that can kill cancer cells. It is then injected into you and can either be controlled by doctors or has artificial intelligence, and can wipe out the cancer cells.
(This is science fiction; modern science has yet to fully develop usable nano-bots on this small a scale)
