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An organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a function. The number of organs depends on who in the medical field is asked and how they count it. The general count is 78 organs. Bones and teeth are each counted only once. Counting each bone and tooth separately increases the organ...

What is a pulmonary angiography? A pulmonary angiography detects problems in the blood flow of the pulmonary vessels. The results of the procedure are shown as a moving X-ray known as a pulmonary angiogram. Doctors need to insert a catheter into your arm or groin and thread it through your veins to your heart as...

According to studies, 1-year survival rates for kidney transplants range from 93%-98%, and 5-year survival rates range from 83%-92% Life expectancy after a kidney transplant varies depending on several factors. According to studies, 1-year survival rates for kidney transplants range from 93%-98%, and 5-year survival rates range from 83%-92%. What factors play a role in kidney...

Anger control for parents As a parent, when you learn how to control or manage your anger in a healthy way, you can teach children how to handle their anger better too. Anger is a natural emotion. People express it in different ways. In some cases, anger has a positive effect. It may motivate you...

Consuming two to three Brazil nuts per day is unlikely to pose a health risk; however, eating 50 or more nuts a day may cause radiation toxicity. Brazil nuts have a high amount of natural radionuclide, making them 1000 times more radioactive than other foods. They consist of a significant amount of radium that contributes...

What is usually the first sign of HIV? The signs and symptoms of HIV may first appear within two to four weeks of infection. The initial presentation of an HIV infection is a flu-like illness which includes: Fever Body ache Sore throat Headache Rash Swollen lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are a part of the body’s...

Polysomnography Polysomnography (PSG) is the study of sleep patterns and the body’s response to the various stages of the sleep cycle. The PSG is conducted in a sleep laboratory overnight. The doctor monitors your sleep patterns, sleep continuity, and general biological responses during sleep. Polysomnography examines the brain wave patterns, eye movements, and the tone of the...

Porphyria, also known as “vampire disease,” is diagnosed through special tests, such as blood tests, fecal tests and urine tests, to look for excessive levels of porphyrin in the body. Also known as “vampire disease” because of its ability to cause extreme photosensitivity, porphyria is a rare, hereditary condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people...

A kidney transplant is done when the kidneys do not function properly. The duration for which a transplanted kidney lasts may vary from person to person. On average, kidney transplants may last for around 10-12 years. What is a kidney transplant? A kidney transplant refers to the surgical placement of a healthy kidney from a...

While rhinovirus infections are highly contagious, they rarely lead to life-threatening complications. However, rhinoviruses are often fatal for high-risk cancer patients. Rhinovirus infection, which is more common during spring and fall, is likely to cause only mild symptoms, with the virus being by far the predominant cause of the common cold, especially in children. Human...