Pseudophakia Overview Pseudophakia means “fake lens.” It’s a term that’s used after you’ve had an artificial lens implanted in your eye to replace your own natural lens. This is done during cataract surgery. The implanted lens is called an intraocular lens (IOL) or pseudophakic IOL. Why do some people need a pseudophakic IOL? You’ll need …
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What Is Sclerodactyly? Overview Sclerodactyly is a hardening of the skin of the hand that causes the fingers to curl inward and take on a claw-like shape. It is brought on by a condition called systemic scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis. Systemic scleroderma often affects the hands, causing a tightening or hardening of the skin. But not …
Hyperpyrexia: What to know about a high fever Overview Hyperpyrexia is another term for a very high fever. The medical criterion for hyperpyrexia is when someone is running a body temperature of more than 106.7°F or 41.5°C. Some doctors lower the measure for hyperpyrexia to include anyone with a body temperature of 106.1°F or 41.1°C …
10 Healthy Benefits of Eating Salsa Overview Traditional tomato and jalapeño, or even mango or strawberry: Whichever type you prefer, salsa is one of the world’s most popular condiments. And it turns out it’s also a nutritional powerhouse. Fresh salsa is one of the best ways to add more flavor to your food while also …
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Superior colliculus The superior colliculus refers to the rostral (front) bump on the lateral (side) part of the midbrain. It is, in fact, a pair of two colliculi, superior and inferior, on either side of the midbrain that together constitutes the tectum. The superior colliculus is a layered, multi-sensory structure. Its upper layer receives visual signals from …
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Black Specks in Stool What are black specks in stool? Your stool is a combination of water, undigested food material (mostly fiber), mucus, and bacteria. Commonly, the stool is brown in color due to the presence of bile that the intestinal bacteria break down. However, there are times when your stool may change in color. …
What Are Acanthocytes? Overview Acanthocytes are abnormal red blood cells with spikes of different lengths and widths unevenly positioned on the cell surface. The name comes from the Greek words “acantha” (which means “thorn”) and “kytos” (which means “cell”). These unusual cells are associated with both inherited and acquired diseases. But most adults have a small …
How to Care for Low Porosity Hair Overview Hair porosity is a term that’s used to describe how well your hair is able to absorb and retain moisture and oils. If you have low porosity hair, it means the structure of your hair doesn’t easily allow moisture to be absorbed into your hair shaft. This can …
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What’s the Average Biceps Size by Age, Sex, and Height? Overview The biceps brachii usually referred to as the biceps, is a two-headed skeletal muscle that runs between the elbow and shoulder. Though not the largest of your arm muscles (that honor goes to the triceps), many people focus on getting bigger and stronger biceps at the gym. Before upping …
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Cervical Traction for Neck Pain What is cervical traction? Traction of the spine, known as cervical traction, is a popular treatment for neck pain and related injuries. Essentially, cervical traction pulls your head away from your neck to create expansion and eliminate compression. It’s considered to be an alternative treatment for neck pain, helping people avoid the …
