Walking pneumonia is a non-medical term used to refer to a mild form of pneumonia. The sickness does not result in severe problems that require hospitalization or bed rest, or cause the patient to take leave of absence from school or work. Patients can be noticed walking around; therefore the name. Causes Pneumonia is a… Continue reading Is Walking Pneumonia Contagious?
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Cloudy Urine in Men
Milky or cloudy urine in men can be an indicator of the presence of an infection or certain ailments. The color of normal urine can vary in color ranging from water-like clear to dark amber-colored. It may be noted that the color of urine is generally dependent on the level of ammonia and hydration in… Continue reading Cloudy Urine in Men
Crouzon syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a congenital genetic disorder characterized by an anomalous fusion or bonding between the bones of the face and the skull. In normal cases, during the development of the brain, open sutures occurring between the bones permit the normal growth of the skull. However, when the bone sutures close earlier than normal, then… Continue reading Crouzon syndrome
Cholinergic Crisis
A cholinergic crisis is a biochemical phenomenon which results in a bout of increased stimulation at one of the neuromuscular junction joints of the body. Such an episode is caused due to accumulation of Ach or acetylcholine, which stems from lack or inactivity of acetylcholinesterase. One of the common causes of cholinergic crisis events is… Continue reading Cholinergic Crisis