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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ), also known as motor neurone disease ( MND) or Lou Gehrig's disease in the United States, is a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive loss of both upper and lower motor neurons that normally control voluntary muscle contraction. [ 3] ALS is the most common form of the ...
Tamil Nadu (/ ˌ t æ m ɪ l ˈ n ɑː d uː /; Tamil: [ˈtamiɻ ˈnaːɽɯ] ⓘ, abbr. TN) is the southernmost state of India.The tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population, Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, who speak the Tamil language, one of the longest surviving classical languages and which serves as its official language.
Ketamine is an option in children as the sole anesthetic for minor procedures or as an induction agent followed by neuromuscular blocker and tracheal intubation [42] In particular, children with cyanotic heart disease and neuromuscular disorders are good candidates for ketamine anesthesia. [40] [48]
[11] [13] [14] [15] Legal experts have said it would undermine the rule of law, [16] separation of powers, [5] separation of church and state, [17] and civil liberties. [5] [16] [18] Project 2025 envisions widespread changes to economic and social policies and the federal government and its agencies.
25,000,000 – 50,000,000 (estimated) The Black Death was a bubonic plague pandemic occurring in Europe from 1346 to 1353. It was one of the most fatal pandemics in human history; as many as 50 million people [ 2] perished, perhaps 50% of Europe's 14th century population. [ 3] The disease is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and spread by ...
About 0.17% to 0.89% (pre- COVID-19 pandemic) [ 9] Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome ( ME/CFS) is a disabling chronic illness. People with ME/CFS experience a profound fatigue that does not go away with rest, sleep issues and problems with memory or concentration. Further common symptoms include dizziness, nausea and pain. [ 3]
[14] [15] Early detection through screening is useful for cervical and colorectal cancer. [16] The benefits of screening for breast cancer are controversial. [16] [17] Cancer is often treated with some combination of radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy. [2] [4] Pain and symptom management are an important part of care. [2]
In children between 11 and 16, the extended-release formulation is FDA-approved for the relief of cancer pain, trauma pain, or pain due to major surgery (for those already treated with opioids, who can tolerate at least 20 mg per day of oxycodone) - this provides an alternative to Duragesic , the only other extended-release opioid analgesic ...