Important functions of the human organism are assigned to the large intestine with digestion and immune defense. It is therefore all the more problematic if an inflammation develops in the colon. Because colon inflammation is characterized in acute

Tobramycin is a well-known antibiotic that is particularly effective and is used to treat infectious diseases. Because of its aggressiveness, however, tobramycin is never the first choice. It's just coming

Thyrotropin, also called thyroid-stimulating hormone, is a control hormone that regulates the activity, hormonal production and growth of the thyroid gland. It is released and regulated through interaction with other hormones

Oligomenorrhea is a cycle disorder (menstrual disorder) with various possible causes. Fighting the cause usually has a positive effect on oligomenorrhea.

The supination wedge is an orthopedic component that is used in shoe and insole technology and turns the foot outwards around its longitudinal axis. The wedge weakens pronation positions of the foot and leads to supination. To the

The substantia nigra represents a core area in the midbrain that is darkly colored and belongs to the extrapyramidal motor system. It thus contributes to the control of movements. A decline of the substantia nigra occurs in Parkinson's syndromes

Prostacyclin is a tissue hormone that belongs to the series 2 prostaglandins. The hormone is mainly produced in endothelial cells of the blood vessels and in cells of the smooth muscles from arachidonic acid.

In connection with a severe and sometimes life-threatening infection of the same name in the stomach and intestinal tract, the noroviruses and the resulting norovirus infections in particular have been discussed in the present.

Proper medical workwear is an important aspect of infectious disease prevention. As a barrier between patient and staff, it protects both sides from harmful pathogens and injuries. There are a number of different ones

The eye is considered to be the most important human sense organ. The eye enables optical perception, seeing. This happens in cooperation with the brain - the eye receives light stimuli, which the brain processes for optical perception

Cellulite or orange peel is a rather unpopular term for most people. According to statistics, every third woman over the age of 20 worldwide suffers from unsightly "dents" on her buttocks and thighs. But what causes cellulite? And how can this

The active ingredient aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic. The agent is used to treat infections with aerobic gram-negative bacteria.