Absorption
... mal absorption can be the failure to absorb
specific sugar s, fats, protein s, or vitamins , or it ... , gluten mal absorption , and intolerance to
specific foods like beans or fruit. mal absorption ... northern South America, Asia, Africa, and other
specific locations. mal absorption - Inherited ...
Acupuncture
... art of acupuncture involves the stimulation of
specific points on the body by a variety of ... of very fine sterile needles into the body at
specific points according to a mapping of "energy ... of inserting thin needles through the skin at
specific points on the body to control pain and other ...
Allergy
... particles, like pollen or dust, by producing
specific protein s called antibodies that are capable of ... . Allergy tests are used to determine the
specific substances that cause an allergic reaction in an ... substitute for medical advice or treatment for
specific medical conditions. Allergy : Insect Sting ...
Antigen
... in susceptibility and resistance to disease .
specific HLA antigen s influence the development of many ... , a substance perceived as a threat (usually a
specific antigen found in a particular food ) binds to ... called a PSA test, that stands for prostate
specific antigen , which is a blood test. And in ...
Diagnosis
... pain and the finding of tender points at
specific locations by a physician . There are no blood ... : The determination of the presence of a
specific disease or infection , usually accomplished by ... or the bladder so that an X-ray can be taken.
specific diagnostic procedures include intravenous ...
Enzyme
... Enzyme markers are tests for
specific enzyme activity in the body. Disease s can ... Enzyme s are complex protein s that cause a
specific chemical change in other substances without being ... a particular biochemical reaction involving
specific substrate (reactant) molecules. Virtually all ...
Hormone
... in our bodies. They are chemicals that have
specific effects on different parts of our bodies. ... to another organ or tissue , where it has a
specific effect. host ... Hormone treatment & ... arise in organ s that are normally dependent on
specific hormone s and 2) are stimulated or caused to ...
Immune response
... the production of antibodies to fight off
specific foreign substances or agents ( antigen s). An ... during breast-feeding and also increase
specific antibody production providing the child with an ... triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk , or some other
specific food . Alternative Names: Allergy to food ......
Immunity
... the reaction to foreign material is performed by
specific defence cells ( killer cells , macrophage and ... : A natural or acquired resistance to a
specific disease . Immunity may be partial or ... that work against its own cells. Antibodies are
specific protein s produced in response to exposure to a ...
Innate
... or vaccination . Since it is not stimulated by
specific antigen s, innate immunity is generally ... to action, or pattern of behavior , elicited by
specific stimuli and fulfilling vital needs of an organ ... broad-based activity. They do not respond only to
specific antigen s, as do B cells and T cells. Basophils, ...
Lymphocyte
... -specific and is able to search out and kill
specific types of virus -infected cells. Alternate ... cells. Answer: The name HTLV-1 refers to a
specific type of viral infection produced by the ... germs, infection , and allergy -causing agents.
specific white blood cells include granulocyte s and ...
Malabsorption
... malabsorption can be the failure to absorb
specific sugar s, fats, protein s, or vitamins , or it ... , gluten malabsorption , and intolerance to
specific foods like beans or fruit. Malabsorption ... hypogonadism and lack of exercise ) tabulates
specific risk factors which, for osteoporosis , include ...
Panic
... (although attacks in patients with social and
specific phobias are usually expected or "cued" to a recognized or
specific stimulus ) and typically "peak" within ten ... social phobia (or social anxiety disorder),
specific phobias , and generalized anxiety disorder. ...
Phobia
... say there are two types of phobia s --
specific and social. Others add a third type -- agora ... Phobia An intense and irrational fear of a
specific object, activity, or situation. For Your ... from panic is generally related to a
specific fear or phobia , ... Nearly half suffer from ...
PSA
... The PSA test measures the level of prostate
specific antigen in your blood . PSA is an enzyme ... the presence of prostatic malignancy . Other
specific screening tests ( PSA , prostate surface ... cancer is a blood test called prostate
specific antigen or PSA . This test is also not perfect ...
Puncture
... of acu puncture involves the stimulation of
specific points on the body by a variety of ... of very fine sterile needles into the body at
specific points according to a mapping of "energy ... of inserting thin needles through the skin at
specific points on the body to control pain and other ...
Skin
... an injury . Skin tests are the most common.
specific methods vary. The scratch test (one of the most ... reduces skin problems Breast milk contains
specific concentrations of enzyme s, one of which has been found to encourage
specific antibody production helping to reduce skin ...
Urine specific gravity
... Urine
specific gravity Definition: Urine
specific gravity measures the concentration of particles ... (see also urine concentration test). Urine
specific gravity Powered by: This information is provided ...
Anesthesia
... involves the injection or application of an anesthetic drug to a
specific area of the body, as opposed to the entire body and brain as occurs during ... to anesthesia Excessive loss of blood Infection Additional risks
specific to this surgery include the following: ... Digit al block ...
Angina
... of blood and oxygen . Angina Definition: Angina is a
specific type of chest discomfort caused by inadequate blood flow through the ... be stable or unstable. Stable angina occurs at predictable times with a
specific amount of exertion or activity. It is relieved by rest and may continue ...
Antibiotics
... . receptor A molecule inside or on the surface of a cell that binds to a
specific substance and causes a
specific physiologic effect in the cell . Complications that may indicate an ...
Antibody
... type, cell , or substance that is part of the body. ANTIBODY -
specific substances produced by specialized blood cells ( plasma cells) as a ... . Each type of antibody is unique and defends the body against one
specific type of antigen . Disclaimer: ... cA2 monoclonal antibody (for ...
Anxiety Disorders
... involve excessive anxiety . They include generalized anxiety disorder,
specific phobias , obsessive-compulsive disorder , and social phobia . Question: ... stress disorder , social phobia (or social anxiety disorder),
specific phobias , and generalized anxiety disorder. Until 1980, neuroses ...
Anxiety
... anticipatory tension or vague dread persisting in the absence of a
specific threat. Anxiety occurs to varying degrees in patients with cancer ... involve excessive anxiety . They include generalized anxiety disorder,
specific phobias , obsessive-compulsive disorder , and social phobia . Question: ...
Behavior
... negative consequences, such as getting arrested? Have questions about
specific behavior al, developmental or psychological conditions
specific to children? Look for the answers in one of the links listed below. - ...
Breast milk
... Breast milk growth factor reduces skin problems Breast milk contains
specific concentrations of enzyme s, one of which has been found to encourage
specific antibody production helping to reduce skin problems in children. ...
Breathing
... science, focusing on breathing , movement , posture and meditation.
specific exercise s are taught consisting mainly of simple stretching, breathing ... Drug resistance The result of cells' ability to resist the effects of a
specific drug . Dysphagia Difficulty in swallowing. Dyspnea Difficult or ...
Catheter
... involves delivering highly focused heat (or radio frequency energy) to
specific areas of the heart . Catheter , Swan-Ganz : A thin, flexible tube ... from the body. CATHETER IZATIONS - The placement of a catheter in a
specific anatomic area most commonly for the purpose of therapeutic s or ...
Congenital Heart Disease
... problem that is present since birth . There are many different kinds of
specific congenital heart defects. Congenital heart disease , also known as ... with chronic lung disease or congenital heart disease may be given
specific anti viral agents for pneumonia caused by respiratory syncitial ...
Coxsackievirus
... or symptoms of hand-foot-and-mouth disease . Some virus es can cause
specific types of sore throat . For example, Coxsackievirus sometimes causes ... in the late summer and early fall. Mono and the flu can also cause
specific viral throat infections . When pleurisy is caused by a bacterial ...
CT scan
... scan that uses x-ray s and a computer to produce cross-sectional views of
specific parts of the body. Sometimes dyes (called contrast media) are injected into your body to help your provider see
specific structures. CT scanning usually does not require any special ...
Disabilities
... among people of all ages with disabilities . Learning Disabilities
specific developmental disorders, generally known as learning disabilities , are ... may be normal or advanced, over half of children with ADD / ADH S have
specific learning disabilities , such as dyslexia . Coping with the symptoms ...
Drug Resistance
... Drug resistance The result of cells' ability to resist the effects of a
specific drug . Dysphagia Difficulty in swallowing. Dyspnea Difficult or ... DRUG RESISTANCE TEST Genotypic testing can help determine whether
specific gene mutation s, common in people with HIV , are causing drug ...
Dyes
... that may be deposited in the tissue . Some people have allergies to
specific dyes and flavors. If a child has a diagnose d allergy , consult a dietitian for
specific food recommendations. ALLERGIES Let the physician know about any ...
Dyslexia
... images received from your eyes into meaningful language. Also called
specific reading disability , dyslexia is the most common learning disability ... Almost a quarter of adolescent juvenile delinquents (24 percent) have a
specific learning disorder, such as dyslexia . A reading disorder is sometimes ...
Essential hypertension
... This is a fancy term that means the blood pressure is elevated without a
specific known cause. That makes it possible to use a wide variety of medications ... called essential hypertension . High blood pressure that results from a
specific condition, habit, or medication is called secondary hypertension . Some ...
Gene
... GENE : 1. A unit of DNA that carries information for the biosynthesis of a
specific product in the cell . 2. Ultimate unit by which inheritable ... to succeeding generations in all living organ isms. Gene therapy
specific gene s in your body might direct cells to manufacture substances that ...
Generic
... a wide variety and severity of side effects. Generalizations regarding
specific side effects and toxic ities are difficult to make . DrugNotes (Quick ... for example, 'she exhibits a high self-esteem' or as a more
specific behavioural attribute, such as 'he certainly has a high sense of ...
Guillain-barre Syndrome
... virulent form of Guillain-Barre syndrome . for the evaluation of
specific neuromuscular processes including the spinal muscular atrophies such as ... which can lead to ... The immune response may be directed towards
specific tissue components (e.g., myelin ) and may be limited to the central ...
HCG
... serum - quantitative Definition: This is a blood test that measures the
specific amount of HCG (human chorionic gonad otropin) -- a hormone produced ... de la funcin tiroidea ... Pregnancy test s work by measuring a
specific pregnancy -related hormone — human chorionic gonad otropin ( HCG ...