Alcoholism

Definition

Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is defined by the American Medical Association (AMA) as “a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations.”
Description

aloe vera

1. A species of aloe (Aloe vera) native to the Mediterranean region.
2. The mucilaginous juice or gel obtained from the leaves of this plant, used in pharmaceutical preparations for its soothing and healing properties.

Ελέγξτε τον θυμό σας

Ελέγξτε τον θυμό σας

Εάν η ένταση και η συχνότητα του θυμού ξεπερνά τη σημασία των καταστάσεων που τον προκάλεσαν, επεκτείνεται σε πλαίσια άσχετα με τα αρχικά ερεθίσματα, [...]

Ο προδιαβήτης

Ο προδιαβήτης

Ο προδιαβήτης αποτελεί μία κατάσταση στην οποία τα επίπεδα γλυκόζης στο αίμα μπορεί να είναι πάνω από τα φυσιολογικά όρια, όπως καθορίζονται από τις [...]

Εξέταση αίματος εντοπίζει τον καρκίνο του παγκρέατος σε πρώιμο στάδιο με ακρίβεια έως και 97% Εξέταση αίματος εντοπίζει τον καρκίνο του παγκρέατος σε πρώιμο στάδιο με ακρίβεια έως και 97%

Εξέταση αίματος εντοπίζει τον καρκίνο του παγκρέατος σε πρώιμο στάδιο με ακρίβεια έως και 97%

Εξέταση αίματος εντόπισε τον καρκίνο του παγκρέατος σε πρώιμο στάδιο με ακρίβεια έως και 97%. Μια ειδική εξέταση αίματος ανίχνευσε τον καρκίνο του [...]

alprazolam

a benzodiazepine antianxiety agent.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.
contraindications Acute narrow-angle glaucoma or known sensitivity to this drug or other benzodiazepines prohibits its use. It is contraindicated with ketoconazole and itraconazole. Pregnancy is also a contraindication.

Anxiety

Definition
Anxiety is a multisystem response to a perceived threat or danger. It reflects a combination of biochemical changes in the body, the patient’s personal history and memory, and the social situation. As far as we know, anxiety is a uniquely human experience. Other animals clearly know fear, but human anxiety involves an ability, to use memory and imagination to move backward and forward in time, that animals do not appear to have. The anxiety that occurs in posttraumatic

codeine

a crystalline alkaloid, morphine methyl ether that is used as an analgesic and antitussive. It is a controlled substance.
codeine sulfate/codeine phosphate,
generic codeine;

dental

pertaining to the teeth.
dental assistant a specially trained health care worker who provides direct support to the dentist. An educationally qualified dental assistant may be delegated to do intraoral procedures that do not require the professional skill and judgment of a dentist. Although not all states require formal education for dental assistants, minimum educational standards include a program of

Diabetes Insipidus

Definition
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder that causes the patient to produce tremendous quantities of urine. The massively increased urine output is usually accompanied by intense thirst.
Description
The balance of fluid within the body is maintained through a number of mechanisms. One important chemical involved in fluid balance is called antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ADH is produced by the pituitary, a small gland located at the base of the brain. In a healthy person and under normal

diabetes,

illness often identified by increased urination. Can be characterized by hyperglycemia (as in diabetes mellitus) or by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (as in diabetes insipidus).
Diabetes.

drug

1. any medicinal substance.
2. a narcotic.
3. to administer a drug.

drug administration

Fibromyalgia

Definition

Fibromyalgia is a neurosensory disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, joint stiffness, and fatigue. The condition is chronic (ongoing), but pain comes and goes and moves about the body. The disorder is often misdiagnosed or unrecognized and is and often complicated by mood and anxiety disorders.
Description

Influenza (Seasonal)

The Disease
Almost every child gets the flu (influenza) from time to time. The flu is caused by a virus and usually occurs from October through May. The rates of infection are highest among children, and flu symptoms can last a week or longer. For most people, the flu can cause fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, muscle aches, and fatigue. Some people (especially those who have other illnesses) can get much sicker, and can develop symptoms such as high fever or pneumonia. On average is estimated that about 70-100 people die each year from influenza in Cyprus, according to the worldwide statistics.

A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep

Did you know?
• About one in five sudden infant syndrome (SIDS) deaths occur while an infant is being cared for by someone other than a parent. Many of these deaths occur when infants who are used to sleeping on their backs at home are then placed to sleep on their tummies by another caregiver. We call this “unaccustomed tummy sleeping.”
• Unaccustomed tummy sleeping increases the risk of SIDS. Babies who are used to sleeping on their backs and placed to sleep on their tummies are 18 times more likely to die from SIDS.
Who is at risk for SIDS?
• SIDS is the leading cause of death for infants between 1 month and 12 months of age.
• SIDS is most common among infants that are 2-4 months old. However, babies can die of SIDS until they are 1 year old.

Guide to infant weaning – What to give and when

• The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) recommends that we should start introducing solid foods when babies are around 6 months old.
• Introduce only one new food at each time and wait for 4-5 days for introducing the next new food (for identifying food allergies).
• Do not add any salt, honey or sugar in infant’s food.
Foods to be introduced

0-5 months:Preferably breastfeeding (or 1st stage formula milk).

Breath-holding spells

GUIDE FOR PARENTS
The child who has breath-holding spells
The problem

About 5% of young children have breath-holding spells. These involuntary spells follow an event such as falling down or being frightened, frustrated, or angry. They usually start when an infant is between 6 and 18 months of age and disappear by 5 or 6 years. They may happen once or twice a day, or once or twice a month. They are not dangerous and have nothing to do with epilepsy.