Apixaban is a relatively new preparation that is prescribed to prevent thrombosis. The preparation is used in patients after knee replacement or hip surgery. In this case, it is one of the preferred preparations

Codeine is a medicine that is primarily used to relieve pain.

In biology and medicine, feedback mechanisms are used to maintain various states of equilibrium within a system. This is also referred to as homeostasis. Such feedbacks are in the body for example when maintaining

If the lactate level in the blood rises, while at the same time a decrease in the acid-base balance occurs, so-called lactic acidosis occurs. Oxygen deficiency, muscle work or even states of shock, pulmonary embolism and operations can cause acidosis

Medical professionals describe a functional disorder of the organ of equilibrium as vestibular neuritis. Those affected suffer from vertigo.

The occiput (Os occipitale) is part of the brain skull. The bone consists of three parts and not only contains various openings, but also serves tissue as a point of attachment. The occiput can break in the base of the skull fracture

It is certainly not an exaggeration to say that we all find it pleasant when we can enjoy fresh air again after a long stay in a warm room. This discomfort in overheated rooms is not only due to the lack of oxygen

Triptan is a drug that is used to treat cluster headaches and migraines. The triptans are particularly suitable for combating moderate to severe migraine attacks.

A nucleotide is a basic building block of ribonucleic acid (RNA) or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that has a base, sugar or phosphate component. In cells, nucleotides have vital functions and are for example

The common rain cabbage (Lapsana communis) belongs to the genus Lapsana in the sunflower family and is the only plant species of this monotypical genus. Other names are common kale or just kale. It is an old wild plant

Anabolic steroids are called prescription drugs that stimulate cell growth in the human body. Originally developed for the treatment of illnesses, anabolic steroids are primarily known for their abuse to build muscle.

Hepatitis B is transmitted by the hepatitis B virus, which causes inflammation of the liver. The disease is usually transmitted through sexual or blood contact. The disease rarely manifests itself in its course through symptoms.