Cranial sutures
Cranial sutures are fibrous bands of tissue that connect the bones of the skull. An infant's skull is made up of 6 separate cranial bones (the frontal bone, the occipital bone, 2 parietal bones, and 2 temporal bones). These bones are held ... [... more]
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Ink remover
Ink remover is a chemical used to get out ink stains. Ink remover poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance. Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol, which can be very poisonous if swallowed in large doses) Note: This list may not include ... [... more]
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Meningitis - pneumococcal
Pneumococcal meningitis is an inflammation or infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus). Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of meningitis in adults, ... [... more]
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Sydenham chorea
Sydenham chorea is a movement disorder associated with rheumatic fever. Sydenham chorea is one of the major signs of acute rheumatic fever. It is discussed here as a separate entity because it may be the only sign of rheumatic fever in some patients. [... more]
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Large bowel resection
Large bowel resection is surgery to remove part of your large bowel. The large bowel connects the small intestine to the anus. It is also called the large intestine or colon. Large intestine surgery; Colon resection; Resection of part of large ... [... more]
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Multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare degenerative condition that causes symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. However, patients with MSA have more widespread damage to the autonomic nervous system, the part of the nervous system that ... [... more]
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Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck. Actinomycosis is usually caused by an anaerobic bacteria called Actinomyces israelii, which is a common and normally not disease-causing ... [... more]
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Insomnia concerns
Insomnia is difficulty falling or staying asleep. In many cases, it can be relieved with a few simple behavioral changes or medication. Talk with your health care provider if you have any of the following symptoms: Do something relaxing just ... [... more]
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Protein electrophoresis - urine
A urine protein electrophoresis is a test that estimates how many various proteins you have in your urine. The laboratory specialist will place the urine sample on special paper and apply an electric current. The various proteins move and form ... [... more]
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Aneurysm
An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery, related to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. Some common locations for aneurysms include: It is not clear exactly what causes aneurysms. Defects in some of the ... [... more]
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Cardiovascular
The term cardiovascular refers to the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular system includes arteries, veins, arterioles, venules, and capillaries. [... more]
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Diphyllobothriasis
Diphyllobothriasis is an infection caused by a fish tapeworm. The fish tapeworm, scientifically named Diphyllobothrium latum, represents one of the giant tapeworm species. Humans become infected when they eat raw or undercooked fish that contain ... [... more]
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