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351 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 351 | 2018-04-21 04:10:27 | Acute foetal distress | Acute foetal distress is a collection of signs experienced by a pregnant woman that indicate the foetus is not well or extremely tired such as decreased kicking and movement. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
352 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 352 | 2018-04-21 04:10:30 | Acute mania | Acute mania is mania which has sudden onset and is of short duration. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
353 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 353 | 2018-04-21 04:10:37 | Acute otitis media | Acute otitis media is defined by presence of fluid in the middle ear and inflammation in the middle ear. Fluid in the middle ear can be detected by the doctor using an otoscope and looking for changes in the ear drum. Inflammation in the middle ear is experienced by the patient as ear pain (otalgia) and seen by the doctor as reddening of the ear drum. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
354 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 354 | 2018-04-21 04:10:40 | Acute pain | Acute pain is a short-term feeling of pain felt in response to an easily identifiable cause, such as surgery, some kind of trauma, or an acute illness. Acute pain generally lasts for less than three months. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
355 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 355 | 2018-04-21 04:10:51 | Acute rejection | Acute rejection is a type of rejection that is mediated by T cells and usually becomes apparent 7 days post-transplant. The recipient’s T cells recognise alloantigens and cause white blood cell infiltration into the transplanted organ. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
356 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 356 | 2018-04-21 04:11:06 | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition characterised by a rapid onset of breathlessness and tachypnoea (rapid breathing). It may be caused by various medical and surgical conditions such as pneumonia, sepsis, aspiration and trauma. It is a non-specific inflammatory reaction of the lungs to various irritants. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
357 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 357 | 2018-04-21 04:11:13 | Acute Treatment-Induced Nausea and Vomiting | Acute treatment-induced nausea and vomiting refers to nausea and vomiting that occur in response to a treatment (usually medication) within 24 hours. For example, the medications used in cancer treatment often cause nausea and vomiting as a side effect.For more information, see Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
358 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 358 | 2018-04-21 04:11:18 | Adalat | Adalat 10 and Adalat 20 are conventional tablets containing the active ingredient nifedipine. This is a calcium channel blocker in this case used to treat angina due to coronary heart disease and high blood pressure. | 1 January, 2012 | 13 March, 2014 |
359 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 359 | 2018-04-21 04:11:25 | Adalat oros | Adalat Oros belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It it primarily used to treat high blood pressure and chronic, unstable angina. | 1 January, 2012 | 13 March, 2014 |
360 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 360 | 2018-04-21 04:11:27 | Addison’s disease | Addison’s disease (also referred to as adrenal insufficency or hypocorticism) is an endocrine disorder in which the steroid hormones (glucocorticoids and often mineralocorticoids) are produced in insufficent amounts by the adrenal gland. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
361 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 361 | 2018-04-21 04:11:38 | Adduction | Adduction refers to a motion that pulls a structure towards the midline of the body. In the case of limbs, it is the midline of the limb. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
362 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 362 | 2018-04-21 04:12:04 | Adductor pollicis | Adductor pollicis is a muscle in the hand that allows adduction and helps to oppose the thumb. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
363 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 363 | 2018-04-21 04:12:21 | Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia (ADSD) | Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD) is a type of spasmodic dysphonia. It involves sudden, involuntary hyperadduction of the laryngeal muscles during vowel production, resulting in closure of the vocal cords. This causes "breaks" during speech.For more information, see Spasmodic Dysphonia. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
364 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 364 | 2018-04-21 04:12:31 | Adeno-associated virus | Adeno-associated virus is being studied as a potential gene therapy. The virus can insert genetic material into human cells and could be used to modify cells that cause disease. Adeno-associated viruses are still being trialled. There is not yet evidence that they are effective in preventing diseases in humans. | 13 May, 2016 | 13 May, 2016 |
365 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 365 | 2018-04-21 04:12:38 | Adenocarcinoma | This is a type of cancer that affects cells that line the walls of different organs of the body, most often tissue that contains glands. CAD can help detect adenocarcinomas that affect the lung. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
366 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 366 | 2018-04-21 04:12:55 | Adenocarcinoma of the breast | Adenocarcinoma of the breast is a form of breast cancer originating in the milk ducts and/or lobules (glandular tissue) of the breast. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
367 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 367 | 2018-04-21 04:13:03 | Adenocarcinoma of the lung | Adenocarcinoma of the lung is one of the main types of lung cancers. Adenocarcinoma of the lung arises from the secretory (glandular) cells located in the epithelium lining the bronchi. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
368 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 368 | 2018-04-21 04:13:16 | Adenoma | Adenoma is the growth of cells originated from the glandular. This benign development of cells may progress to become malignant that are then called adenocarcinomas. Adenoma can cause drastic health issues as it exerts pressure on other organs and produces excessive uncontrolled hormone production. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
369 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 369 | 2018-04-21 04:13:25 | Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) | Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) is an enzyme which is an important product of metabolism. It is formed when the compound adenosine triphosphate (ATP) releases a phosphate group. ATP is an important energy transfer molecule in cells. ADP is stored in platelet granules and is released upon platelet activation. It helps promote the clumping and aggregation of platelets, which helps your blood to clot. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
370 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 370 | 2018-04-21 04:13:33 | Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) | Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important substance for the body’s metabolism. When it is broken down, ATP releases large amounts of energy that can be used by cells and tissues to perform their functions. ATP is therefore sometimes called the ‘universal energy currency’. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
371 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 371 | 2018-04-21 04:13:47 | Adjustment disorder | Adjustment disorder refers to significant emotional or behavioural problems that develop in response to stressful situations. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
372 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 372 | 2018-04-21 04:13:52 | Adjuvant treatment | Adjuvant treatment refers to anticancer therapy that is given after primary treatment of the cancer, for example surgery or radiotherapy. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
373 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 373 | 2018-04-21 04:14:12 | ADL – Activities of daily living | These include self-care and other tasks. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
374 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 374 | 2018-04-21 04:14:38 | Adnexal | Adnexal refers to the area adjoining the uterus that contains the ovaries and fallopian tubes.For more information, see Anatomy of the Female Urogenital System. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
375 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 375 | 2018-04-21 04:14:44 | Adolescence | The transition period between childhood and adulthood. It typically occurs between the ages of 10-13 years in girls and 12-15 years in boys. It involves social and psychological changes that occur with maturing. It occurs at a similar time to puberty in both males and females. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
376 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 376 | 2018-04-21 04:14:53 | Adoptive cellular therapy | Adoptive cellular therapy refers to a group of treatments which use cells harvested form the human body for treatment. The cells are cloned and reproduced, then put back into the body. Adoptive cellular therapies are being developed for treating cancer. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
377 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 377 | 2018-04-21 04:15:03 | Adrenal gland | The adrenal gland is a gland located above the kidneys which produces and secretes hormones, including testosterone and oestrogen. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
378 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 378 | 2018-04-21 04:15:09 | Adrenal hyperplasia | Adrenal hyperplasia refers to a condition characterised by an enlarged adrenal gland, caused by the excessive growth of normal adrenal cells. The condition may be congenital, or may become evident later in life. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
379 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 379 | 2018-04-21 04:15:16 | Adrenal Suppression | Adrenal suppression refers to suppression of hormone production by the adrenal gland, which produces the hormone cortisol. In may occur in response to diseases affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, such as tumours of the pituitary gland. It also commonly occurs as a result of corticosteroids and may lead to Cushing’s syndrome. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
380 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 380 | 2018-04-21 04:15:21 | Adrenaline | Adrenaline is a drug that leads to increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, increased air entry, increased blood glucose, stimulates cardiac activity and reduce allergic reactions by reducing inflammatory response caused by histamine.Adrenaline action is fast yet it has a short duration. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
381 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 381 | 2018-04-21 04:15:26 | Adrenocortical carcinoma | Adrenocortical carcinoma is the progress of malignant tumour in the adrenal gland cortex. It affects the hormone producing system in the kidney and thus have adverse consequences as it invades adjacent tissues and mestatisize to distant organs. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
382 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 382 | 2018-04-21 04:15:34 | Adrenocortical Insufficiency | Adrenocortical insufficiency is a deficiency in hormone production by the adrenal glands. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
383 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 383 | 2018-04-21 04:16:03 | Adrenocorticotrophin hormone | A hormone, synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary, which is released in large amounts during a stress response. This has been hypothesized to be strongly associated with increased numbers of moles. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
384 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 384 | 2018-04-21 04:16:17 | Adult teeth | Adult teeth are also known as permanent teeth. Adult teeth aid in digestion, speech and general appearance. In total there are 32 adult teeth. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
385 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 385 | 2018-04-21 04:16:30 | Advanced Glycation End-Products | Advanced glycation end-products are the results of glycation, a process characterised by the bonding of a carbohydrate to a protein or other chemical. With ageing, glycation of blood sugars causes irreversible damage to many proteins by binding to them. This binding causes degradation of the protein, which then becomes an advanced glycation end-product. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
386 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 386 | 2018-04-21 04:17:07 | Advergaming | Advergaming is the practice of using video games to advertise a particular product, viewpoint or organisation. This is particularly common with free online games commissioned by major companies. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
387 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 387 | 2018-04-21 04:17:14 | Adverse drug reaction (ADR) | Adverse drug reaction (abbreviated ADR) is a term used to describe the unwanted, negative consequences of drug therapy. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
388 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 388 | 2018-04-21 04:17:29 | Adverse Effect | An adverse effect of a drug is a rare, undesirable and potentially harmful side effect. When determining whether a patient should be prescribed a certain drug, a medical professional will assess whether the patient is likely to experience an adverse effect. If so, they will not receive the drug. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
389 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 389 | 2018-04-21 04:17:42 | Aero-digestive tract | The aero-digestive tract includes the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx and oesophagus. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
390 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 390 | 2018-04-21 04:17:47 | Aerobic | Aerobic refers to activities that require the presence of oxygen. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
391 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 391 | 2018-04-21 04:17:54 | Aerobic capacity | A persons aerobic capacity refers to the amount of oxygen consumed when exercising. The greater the aerobic capacity the longer the person will be able to withstand physical activity. Aerobic capacity is a measure of physical fitness. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
392 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 392 | 2018-04-21 04:18:05 | Aetiology | Aetiology refers to the cause of a disease. A disease’s aetiology is the reason behind its occurrence. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
393 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 393 | 2018-04-21 04:18:19 | Affect lability | Affect lability is a condition characterised by excessive emotional reactions and emotional instability or mood swings. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
394 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 394 | 2018-04-21 04:18:33 | Afferent neuron | Afferent neurons carry signals towards the central nervous system (CNS) – afferent means "towards". They provide information about the external environment and the regulatory functions being carried out by the nervous system. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
395 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 395 | 2018-04-21 04:18:52 | Age related macular degeneration | Age related macular degeneration refers to the deterioration of an individual’s vision with age. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
396 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 396 | 2018-04-21 04:18:57 | Agglutination | Agglutination is the clumping of red blood cells bound together by antibodies. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
397 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 397 | 2018-04-21 04:19:01 | Aggrastat | Aggrastat is a medication used to prevent complications that may occur in people who have unstable angina or are having a heart attack. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
398 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 398 | 2018-04-21 04:19:14 | Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans | Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is a bacteria found in the mouth involved with severe infections in the oral cavity, mainly associated with gum disease. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
399 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 399 | 2018-04-21 04:19:36 | Agility | Agility is body’s ability to accelerate and decelerate movements rapidly. Having good agility is especially useful for netballers and footballers. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
400 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 400 | 2018-04-21 04:19:46 | Agonist | An agonist is an agent, usually a pharmaceutical product, which acts to increase the normal effect of a cell. For example, an agonist that binds to a cell membrane opening enzyme may work to increase the rate in which the enzyme normally opens the cell membrane, this in turn will induce a physiological effect. Agonists can also work to change the functioning of certain proteins. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
401 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 401 | 2018-04-21 04:19:54 | Agoraphobia | A fear (phobia) of going outside the home. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
402 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 402 | 2018-04-21 04:20:48 | Agranulocytes | Agranulocytes are a type of white blood cell that do not contain granules, as opposed to granulocytes. They consist of lymphocytes and monocytes. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
403 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 403 | 2018-04-21 04:21:07 | Agranulocytosis | Agranulocytosis is a serious condition whereby white cell counts are abnormally low. This means that the body’s ability to fight off infections is severely impaired. Some medications may increase the risk of agranulocytosis. Hence anyone who are on such a medication and experiences any signs of infection (e.g. sore throat, fever or mouth ulcers) need to seek urgent medical assistance. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
404 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 404 | 2018-04-21 04:21:18 | Agrylin | Agrylin is a medication used to treat essential thrombocythaemia, a disorder of the blood characterized by elevated levels of platelets. Platelets are cell fragments that are involved in the formation of blood clots when blood vessels are injured. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
405 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 405 | 2018-04-21 04:21:26 | Air-cured tobacco | Curing or drying tobacco is the first step in processing the tobacco necessary to prepare the tobacco for consumption. There are several ways tobacco can be cured including a process called air-curing. Air-cured tobacco is tobacco leaves which are left to dry naturally. The leaves are hung in big barn-like shelters with room temperature air pumped in. The leaves need to stay in the shelter until the leaf has turned a light brown colour. At this point the leaf is left with hardly any sugar content.More information on tobacco |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
406 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 406 | 2018-04-21 04:21:33 | Akathisia | Akathisia is a condition characterised by unpleasant sensations in the lower legs which results in constant restlessness of movement of the legs in an attempt to relieve the sensations. Movement typically relieves the symptoms but may disturb sleep or other activities. The cause of akathisia is not well understood; however, the condition is often associated with use of some medications and neurological conditions. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
407 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 407 | 2018-04-21 04:21:42 | Akinesia | Akinesia refers to impairment of intentional (voluntary) muscle movements. A person experiencing akinesia is unable to move their muscles in the way they want to. | 6 October, 2015 | 6 October, 2015 |
408 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 408 | 2018-04-21 04:22:01 | Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) | Alanine aminotransferase is an enzyme normally found in the heart and liver. When the liver or heart is damaged, this enzyme is released into the blood. It may also be found in the blood after using some medications. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
409 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 409 | 2018-04-21 04:22:15 | Albumin-bound testosterone | Albumin-bound testosterone refers to testosterone circulating in blood which is bound loosely to the carrier protein albumin. Testosterone binds loosely to albumin, meaning that it can separate in order to bind to other molecules or androgen receptor sites in androgen-regulated cells. Albumin-bound teststerone is considered to be bioavailable, meaning that it is available to body cells, unlike testosterone bound to another carrier protein known as sex hormone binding globulin, which is tightly bound and cannot separate to make itself available to body cells. About half of the testosterone in a person’s blood is albumin-bound.For more information, see Testosterone. |
1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
410 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 410 | 2018-04-21 04:22:26 | Alcohol | Alcohol is a potent substance that contains ethanol. Consumption of alcohol can have pleasurable effects in such as increased social skills and happiness. If too much alcohol is consumed the effects can be very displeasent including nausea and vomitting and headache and in extreme cases it can lead to unconsciousness and death. When alcohol is consumed it heightens mood; if you are happy it will make you happier, if you are depressed it will make you more depressed. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
411 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 411 | 2018-04-21 04:22:36 | Alcohol relapse | Alcohol relapse is the return to consuming excessive amounts of alcohol after successfully giving up. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
412 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 412 | 2018-04-21 04:22:48 | Alcohol tolerance | Alcohol tolerance is the reduction of normal response to alcohol, becoming intoxicated, after excessive and prolonged use. In order to become drunk the people who have developed a tolerance to alcohol will need to drink more. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
413 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 413 | 2018-04-21 04:22:57 | Alcoholic cardiomyopathy | Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is heart disease which is caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Alcohol directly affects the heart muscle and eventually leads to heart failure. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
414 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 414 | 2018-04-21 04:23:03 | Alcoholic gastritis | Alcoholic gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach caused by excessive alcohol consumption. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
415 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 415 | 2018-04-21 04:23:31 | Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) | Damage to the liver as a result of alcohol consumption is called alcoholic liver disease (ALD) which describes a range of liver conditions such as:Alcoholic fatty liver;Alcoholic hepatitis;Alcoholic fibrosis and sclerosis of liver;Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver; andAlcoholic liver failure. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
416 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 416 | 2018-04-21 04:23:38 | Alcoholic myopathy | Alcoholic myopathy is a muscle disease that is the result of excessive consumption of alcohol. The alcohol causes deterioration of the muscles which results in symptoms such as tingling sensations in the legs and loss of balance. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
417 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 417 | 2018-04-21 04:23:50 | Alcoholic pancreatitis | Alcoholic pancreatitis is pancreatitis that is a direct result of alcohol consumption. The condition most commonly occurs in males in their 40’s and symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain and tender abdomen. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
418 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 418 | 2018-04-21 04:24:06 | Alcoholic polyneuropathy | Alcoholic polyneuropathy describes the damage to multiple nerves that can result from excessive drinking of alcohol. Symptoms include numbness of the arms and legs. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
419 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 419 | 2018-04-21 04:24:20 | Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) | Alcoholism is the physical and psychological dependence on alcohol whereby not having alcohol causes a series of unpleasent withdrawal effects, including depression, anxiety, delerium, migraine, nausea and vomiting. Alcoholism develops with continuous and heavy consumption of alcohol over a period of time. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 May, 2016 |
420 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 420 | 2018-04-21 04:24:27 | Aldara | Aldara is a brand of medicinal cream that contains an active ingredient called imiquimod. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
421 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 421 | 2018-04-21 04:24:33 | Aldomet | Aldomet works to lower your blood pressure by controlling impulses along several nerve pathways. This causes your blood vessels to relax and widen so that blood passes through them more easily. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
422 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 422 | 2018-04-21 04:24:42 | Aleurone layer | The Aleurone layer is the outermost layer of endosperm in cereals | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
423 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 423 | 2018-04-21 04:24:52 | Alimta | Alimta is a medication used to treat cancer, which may be referred to as a chemotherapy medication, a cytotoxic agent or an antineoplastic agent. It is used to treat two types of lung cancer, mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer. It contains an active ingredient called pemetrexed. This ingredient affects the action of enzymes found in cells, which stop the multiplication of, or slow the growth of cancer cells. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
424 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 424 | 2018-04-21 04:24:57 | Alkeran | Melphalan (Alkeran) is an alkylating agent that interferes with cellular replication by forming cross-linkages between DNA strands. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
425 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 425 | 2018-04-21 04:25:02 | Alkylresorcinols | Alkylresorcinols are phenolic lipids compounds present in high amounts in the bran layer (e.g. pericarp, testa and aleurone layers) of wheat and rye. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
426 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 426 | 2018-04-21 04:25:14 | Allele | An allele is the name given to one of a set of alternative forms of a gene. In each cell there are 23 chromosome pairs which carry the same genes but these genes will vary differently as one set comes from the egg and one from the sperm. Alleles exist on the same location on the chromosome. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
427 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 427 | 2018-04-21 04:25:19 | Allergens | An allergen is a substance that produces an allergic reaction in a patient. Common allergens include dust and pollen. Asthma is commonly triggered by allergens, which bronchodilators are used to treat. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
428 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 428 | 2018-04-21 04:25:56 | Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) | Allergic conjunctivitis refers to the process by which the conjunctiva becomes inflamed due to allergic reactions, also known as hypersensitivity reactions. Typically the eye is uncomfortable, itchy and red.For more information, see Allergic Conjunctivitis. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
429 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 429 | 2018-04-21 04:26:11 | Allergic reaction | A state of hypersensitivity induced by exposure to a substance (allergen) that results in harmful immunologic reactions in the body. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
430 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 430 | 2018-04-21 04:26:24 | Allergy Immunotherapy | Allergy immunotherapy is a form of treatment for people with severe allergies in which they are exposed to increasingly larger doses of an allergen with the aim of overcoming their allergy. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
431 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 431 | 2018-04-21 04:26:36 | Allodynia | Allodynia is a condition where an individual reports a heightened experience of pain to stimuli that are usually not painful (e.g. a light touch). | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
432 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 432 | 2018-04-21 04:26:46 | Allogenic | Allogenic means derived from someone else. For example an allogenic vaccine is one which is developed using tissues from one person, for treatment of another person. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
433 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 433 | 2018-04-21 04:26:56 | Aloxi | Aloxi is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It contains the active ingredient palonestron hydrochloride.For more information, see Aloxi (Palonosetron Hydrochloride). | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
434 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 434 | 2018-04-21 04:27:09 | Alpha Cells (Pancreas) | Alpha cells are a group of cells within the pancreas responsible for the production of the hormone glucagon. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
435 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 435 | 2018-04-21 04:27:23 | Alpha glucosidase | This is one of the enzymes involved in breaking down carbohydrates. By inhibiting this enzyme, carbohydrates are not broken down as efficiently and glucose absorption is delayed, helping blood sugar control. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
436 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 436 | 2018-04-21 04:27:32 | Alphagan | Alphagan contains a drug (medicine) called brimonidine. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
437 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 437 | 2018-04-21 04:27:42 | Alternative Therapies | Alternative therapies are treatments used as replacements for traditional medical treatments (i.e. they are used instead of medicines and other treatments). They include herbal remedies, touch therapies such as massage, cognitive and behavioural training and dietary modifications. Alternative therapies are common, though there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of many.It is important never to stop taking medications and other treatments prescribed by a doctor without first talking to your doctor. If you are interested in using an alternative therapy, talk to your doctor about the evidence for the therapy and the risks of withdrawing from your current treatment before you make any changes. |
1 January, 2012 | 19 March, 2014 |
438 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 438 | 2018-04-21 04:27:46 | Alveoli | Alveoli are small folded membranes, shaped like a bunch of grapes where gas exchange takes place. Alveoli are situated at the end of bronchioles. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
439 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 439 | 2018-04-21 04:27:52 | Alvesco | Alvesco is an inhaled medication used to prevent asthma. It contains the active ingredient ciclesonide, which belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Alvesco is not used to treat acute asthma attacks.For more information, see Alvesco (ciclesonide). | 1 January, 2012 | 20 March, 2014 |
440 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 440 | 2018-04-21 04:27:56 | Amalgam | Amalgam is a material used for dental fillings. It contains a mixture of different metals, including primarily mercury, tin, silver, copper and zinc. The term amalgam essentially means any metal alloy containing mercury.Amalgams have been approved by most dental boards (including the Australian Dental Association) as safe, and those countries that have abandoned amalgam have done so due to waste disposal issues. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
441 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 441 | 2018-04-21 04:28:08 | Amblyopia | Amblyopia, also commonly known as lazy eye, is a condition in which vision is reduced in one or both eyes. It most commonly affects children and causes decreased vision and misaligned eyes. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
442 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 442 | 2018-04-21 04:28:19 | Amelogenesis imperfecta | Amelogenesis imperfecta is a congenital disorder where the enamel does not form properly. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
443 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 443 | 2018-04-21 04:28:29 | Amenorrhoea | Amenorrhoea refers to the absence of menstrual bleeding. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
444 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 444 | 2018-04-21 04:28:46 | Amines | Amines are naturally occurring, nitrogen containing compounds, derived from amino acids. They can cause food intolerance in sensitive individuals | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
445 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 445 | 2018-04-21 04:29:07 | Amino acids | Amino acids are compounds produced by the human body, that combine to build proteins. The body uses these proteins to build muscles, grow new tissue and repair broken tissue. When proteins are broken down in the body, they are converted into amino acids. | 1 January, 2012 | 12 May, 2016 |
446 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 446 | 2018-04-21 04:29:19 | Aminoglycosides | Aminoglycosides are a group of antibiotics that are highly effective against gram negative organisms. Aminoglycosides work by stopping the bacteria from making their proteins, thus preventing them from growing and reproducing effectively. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
447 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 447 | 2018-04-21 04:29:30 | Aminosalicylates | Aminosalicylates, also known as mesalamine, is an anti-inflammatory class of drugs used to treat mild-to-moderate IBD with the ultimate aim to relieve symptoms, induce and maintain remission, prevent further complications and improve quality of life. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
448 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 448 | 2018-04-21 04:29:43 | Amlodipine | Amlodipine is a drug that belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels allowing the heart to pump blood around the body more easily. Relaxing the blood vessels also aids in increasing the oxygen and blood supply to the heart. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
449 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 449 | 2018-04-21 04:29:53 | Ammonium hexafluorosilicate | Ammonium hexafluorosilicate is a compound that is useful for treating dentine hypersensitivity. It allows the small tubes in dentine to be closed.For more information, see Tooth Hypersensitivity. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
450 | 3 | 2018-04-18 06:18:31 | A | 450 | 2018-04-21 04:30:00 | Amnesia | Amnesia refers profound memory loss which is usually caused either by physical injury to the brain or by the ingestion of a toxic substance which affects the brain. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
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