Articles archive
|
Jul 19, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
Drug test is a process using some kind of biological matter taken from an individual to determine drug use. It is a matter of much controversy; many have argued that it is an invasion of privacy. Moreover, accuracy and effectiveness of some tests are also in question. However, if proper steps are followed, including a GC/MS quantitative laboratory confirmation test, drug testing technology is highly reliable.
General information about drug tests ...
|
[ 4034 views ]
|
|
Jul 19, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
Edwards’ syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18, which is why it is also called Trisomy 18 syndrome. The extra chromosome is lethal for most babies born with this condition and it causes major physical abnormalities and severe mental retardation. Very few children afflicted with this disease survive beyond a year. Although we do not know how many babies die we could say it is problem we should know about.
About chromosomes
T ...
|
[ 1831 views ]
|
|
Jul 19, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
Barbiturates are the earliest known class of sedative-hypnotic agents. These agents were once extremely popular drugs to abuse. Benzodiazepines largely have replaced barbiturates for outpatient medical therapy. It has created a decline in barbiturate abuse and stricter guidelines dictating barbiturate use have led to decreased availability. Barbiturates were especially popular in the first half of the 20th century. In moderate amounts, these drug ...
|
[ 1421 views ]
|
|
Jul 19, 2006
|
|
|
|
by SirGan
|
|
Passive-aggressive personality disorder is a chronic condition in which a person passively accepts the desires and needs of others, but actually-passively resists them, becoming increasingly hostile and angry. It is about passive and obstructionist resistance to instructions in almost all interpersonal or occupational situations. Important thing about this disorder is that it sometimes is a method of dealing with stress or frustration, but - it r ...
|
[ 7333 views ]
|
|
Jul 19, 2006
|
|
|
|
by SirGan
|
|
An infection of nail fungus is also called the onychomycosis and it usually occurs when fungi infect one or more nails. This condition is easily recognizable because it usually begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of nail or nail. What happens then? Well, as the nail fungus spreads deeper into nail, it may cause whole nail to loose its normal color, to thick and develop crumbling edges. Beside this esthetic damage, this condition could ...
|
[ 1459 views ]
|
|
Jul 18, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
Orgasm is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, shared by males and females. During orgasm, both males and females experience quick cycles of muscle contraction in the lower pelvic muscles. These pelvic muscles surround both the anus and the primary sexual organs. Orgasms in both men and women are often associated with other involuntary actions, including vocalizations and muscular spasms in other areas. Beside this, g ...
|
[ 4483 views ]
|
|
Jul 18, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
For woman, G-spot lies directly behind the pubic bone within the front wall of the vagina. It is usually located about half way between the back of the pubic bone and the front of the cervix, along the course of the urethra. It is also near the neck of the bladder, where it connects with the urethra. The size and exact location vary from woman to woman. Imagine a small clock inside the vagina with 12 o’clock pointed towards the navel. The m ...
|
[ 15442 views ]
|
|
Jul 18, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
When patients present with a complaint of blurred vision it is first necessary to define exactly what they mean. It is also important to find the time frame and the extent to which the visual fields are affected. Patients can be very inexact in their terminology so blurred vision must be differentiated from gradual loss of vision and visual field defects. Cranial nerve lesions cause diplopia rather than blurred vision which is important what doct ...
|
[ 7168 views ]
|
|
Jul 18, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
Bipolar disorder is one of the most severe forms of mental illness. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and even more often depression. The condition has a high rate of recurrence and it is dangerous if it is left untreated. If untreated, it has an approximately 15% risk of death by suicide. It is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15-24 years, and is the 6th leading cause of disability or lost years of healthy life ...
|
[ 826 views ]
|
|
Jul 18, 2006
|
|
|
|
by MariAnne
|
|
You must hear that some people after drinking just one alcoholic beverage get a rash all over the body. It is absolutely normal for these people to wonder are they allergic to alcohol. However, many of them do not believe it is possible they are allergic to alcohol. This is definitely possible, although allergic reactions to alcoholic beverages are uncommon, but have been described. By contrast, non-allergic adverse reactions to alcohol such as f ...
|
[ 2641 views ]
|
|
|
|
|
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index
|
Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
|
|
