A wound is a break or opening in the skin. Types of wounds include: pressure sores; cuts; burns; puncture wounds; scrapes. Chronic wounds (injuries that have yet to heal after 6 weeks) …

Gellan gum is a water-soluble anionic polysaccharide that is produced by the bacteria Sphingomonas elodea or Pseudomonas elodea. This gelling agent can be used to produce a wide variety of …

Coix seed, also known as pearl barley, Job’s tears, or Chinese pearl barley, belongs to the family Gramineae. Job’s tears is an important crop used as food in Asian countries. Also, …

Petai beans (scientific name – Parkia speciosa), also known as stink bean, is a plant indigenous to Southeast Asia. They belong to the family Fabaceae, alongside soybeans, garden peas, peanuts, and alfalfa. These …

Sickle cell anemia, also known as sickle cell disease, is an inherited blood disorder that causes periodic episodes of pain, chronic anemia, and other complications. People of sub-Saharan African descent …

Turner syndrome, also known as monosomy X, 45X, or Ullrich-Turner syndrome, is a chromosomal disorder that occurs due to complete or partial monosomy for the X chromosome which results in …

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue throughout the body. Icd 10 Q85.00 Types It is classified into: NF1 Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presents …

Citrucel and Metamucil are two fiber supplements that are used to improve overall bowel health. Here is a comparison of their uses, dosage, and side effects: Citrucel The active ingredient …

Williams syndrome is a genetic multisystemic neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by cardiac anomalies (most often supravalvular aortic stenosis), a distinct facial appearance, connective tissue abnormalities (like joint laxity), and developmental and cognitive …

Waardenburg syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the color of a person’s eyes, skin, and hair. It is most often inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. This actually means …

Cerasee tea (scientifically known as Momordica Charantia), also referred to as bitter melon, is made from the leaves of the bitter melon plant, that is grown throughout Asia and Africa. …

Couples counseling, also called marriage counseling, is a type of psychotherapy. The goal of couples therapy is to improve the couples’ relationship. This type of counseling usually includes both partners, …