Although the thoracic cavity houses two vital organs, the heart and lungs, the anatomic structures of the chest wall are important sources of the information concerning cardiac and pulmonary function, skeletal formation. The chest is inspected for size, shape, symmetry, movement and the presence of the bony landmarks formed by the ribs and sternum. Important…
Everyone knows the physical ramifications of childhood obesity, but when it comes to the psychological aspects, psychiatric science is playing catch up a bit. While it is well known that a child or adolescent who suffers from childhood obesity is picked on and isolated from peers, the exact consequences and the extent of emotional damage…
If you run an international haulage firm, the dangers of operating vehicles in extremely cold temperatures will be a familiar problem. Diesel needs to be at a warm enough temperature to remain in liquid form, otherwise it could crystalise. This could cause damage the engine, stop the driver from being able to fill the vehicle…
Scabies Rash Scabies is a microscopic “bug” that goes under the surface of the skin causing a rash. Scabies Rash is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies rash spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there…
Boots are better than shoes for all sorts of reasons. They are more durable. They last longer. They protect your feet from potential dangers better than shoes do. The list goes on and on. However, real life anecdotes help drive home the idea better than just making a list. Here is a list of experiences…
Medical assistance from healthcare workers and doctors should immediately be sought if a person suffers from yeast infection and pain when urinating. The infected person must undergo laboratory tests to detect yeast in the vagina. The bacteria, Candida albicans causes the infection when they grow unnaturally in the vagina. This calls for the right medication…
The world always wakes up to the constant distressing news of depression cases leading to heightened numbers in morbidity and mortality rates. It is estimated that three hundred million people from all age brackets fall victim to depression. One of the disturbing products of depression is suicide. The World Health Organization reported in 2012 that…
Art has always been a reflection of the emotions, personal struggle, and the path breaking events of a contemporary society. When a society demands or undergoes a change, art has mostly subtly complied with it. The Oxford Dictionary describes art as “the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful,…
When you self-confidence suffers Nail fungus is usually quite visible and can make you self-conscious about your hands or feet. You may even hide your feet in boots during the hot summer and feel very uncomfortable in front of your friends. Maybe you’re even embarrassed to get a pedicure that might help. The inconvenient nail…
No matter who we are, we have it. We have it when we're running late for work, we have it when we fight with our spouse, we have it when we smell the turkey dinner we've fixed for our new in-laws burning in the oven. Even those of us who appear perpetually happy have it.…
What is the correlation between Vitamins and Depression? It has been found by research that a variety of deficiencies of certain B vitamins may lead to symptoms of depression. The first signs of insufficient amounts of Vitamin B complex are mood changes, insomnia, changes in appetite, a craving for sugar and an impaired drug…
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder of extremes. There are two sides to it – bipolar mania and bipolar depression. For some people, however, the depressive side to bipolar disorder can be the more painful, as every minute of it can be experienced such as a child experiences their first broken bone. When someone experiences…
Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way your body handles glucose in your blood. Causes Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, facilitates the movement of glucose absorbed from food in blood into cells. Patients with Type II diabetes have insulin resistance and the normal metabolism involving insulin becomes disrupted.. In the initial…
Getting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed, and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance, personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need to know about the Boston terrier: Nicknamed the "American Gentleman," the Boston terrier is a cross between an English White Terrier and an English bulldog,…
When a person notices an irregularity regarding the veins on their legs, there are a couple of things that he (but usually a she) can do. The first thing is to ignore them, since they are often more of a cosmetic nuisance than anything else. The second thing they can do (especially if the veins…
