Empyema is caused by an infection that often spreads from the lungs following pneumonia. It can cause an accumulation of a large quantity of pus and fluid in the cavity between the lungs and their membrane. A subdural empyema may result from a ... more

Some things to consider if you have high blood pressure and the medicines are not working: • Weight: obesity is a factor in high blood pressure and can keep blood pressure high despite medications • Smoking • Not taking medicine: Most people miss a ... more

Eating too little and exercising excessively can cause unconsciousness. When glucose level within the blood is too low, we can recognize it by the following symptoms: Fatigue, weakness, hunger, heavy perspiration, and anger. When conscious, you ... more

1.4 There is no easy link of cause and effect between the factors associated with youth crime and actual offending. A range of risk factors is involved - which might include psychological, family, social, economic and cultural factors, plus of ... more

Deviation is caused by the vessels magnetic pull. Steel or electrical sources can affect the pull on the magnetic compass. Common sources include electronics, audio speakers, batteries and wire cables. How long does it take to swing a compass? The ... more

Distinguish it from diabetes insipidus clinically and biochemically. Diabetes mellitus can either be caused by a loss of pancreatic β cells (Type 1, or IDDM); or due to increased resistance of the body to insulin (Type 2, or NIDDM). Diabētēs comes ... more

Women may experience irregular menstrual cycles for many reasons. An irregular period cycle may occur due to problems with the woman’s thyroid, if she is under stress, if the woman lacks an adequate amount of iron in her body (anemia), if she has ... more

As is quite apparent, there are a number of causes, acting together, which results in metabolic syndrome. While some of these can usually be controlled, others cannot. For example, some of the factors like obesity and overweight as well as the lack ... more

Gastro esophageal reflux disease happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (the name for the circle of muscle that is the valve between the stomach and the esophagus) does not shut correctly and lets stomach juices be thrown back up, or reflux, ... more

Acid reflux, also called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), occurs when the one-way valve located in the esophagus (known as a lower esophageal sphincter, or LES) weakens and becomes unstable, allowing food and stomach acid to travel back up ... more