What Is Broca’s Area? The capacity to speak is related to a part of the frontal lobe’s dominant hemisphere, which is often the left hemisphere of the brain. Speaking and language comprehension tasks depend on Broca’s region of the brain. It is believed to use sensory information and interact with the motor cortex to coordinate…
What is Shoulder Dystocia? Shoulder dystocia happens when the mother’s pubic bone blocks the baby’s anterior shoulder following vaginal delivery of the head. It is usually identified when the shoulders of the infant do not deliver when the baby’s head is gently pulled downward, necessitating the need for specialized delivery procedures. A “turtle sign”—the baby’s…
What is the Jacobsen Syndrome Jacobsen Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by the deletion of genetic material from the end of chromosome 11 (11q deletion disorder). It is characterized by developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, distinctive facial features, bleeding disorders (due to platelet dysfunction), heart defects, and growth delays. The severity of symptoms can…
What Is The Mallet Finger Mallet Finger is a finger injury where the tip cannot be straightened due to damage to the extensor tendon. It usually occurs from a sudden impact, such as a ball striking the fingertip. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, and a drooping fingertip. Treatment often involves splinting the finger in extension…
Suspension Therapy is a rehabilitation and fitness method that uses suspended straps, slings, or elastic bands to facilitate body-weight-supported exercises. It helps improve strength, stability, flexibility, and neuromuscular control by engaging deep stabilizing muscles. Commonly used in physiotherapy, sports training, and functional fitness, it reduces joint stress while promoting controlled movement patterns. Examples include Redcord,…
Diabetes is an extremely prevalent yet dangerous illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 34 million Americans suffer from diabetes, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90–95% of cases. Prediabetes, a condition that precedes type 2 diabetes, affects about 88 million people. Type 2 diabetes has no known cure. However,…
What is Metabolic Encephalopathy? Metabolic Encephalopathy is a diffuse brain dysfunction caused by systemic metabolic or toxic disturbances. It often results from conditions such as liver failure, kidney failure, hypoxia, sepsis, or severe electrolyte imbalances. Symptoms can range from confusion and lethargy to seizures and coma, depending on the severity of the underlying condition. The…
What is Dissociative Amnesia? Dissociative amnesia is when a patient’s mind blocks out important information about yourself, causing “gaps” in your memory. One of the most common reasons your mind blocks things out is to protect yourself from unpleasant, upsetting, or traumatic experiences. This is not the same as simply forgetting something. In most cases,…
What is a Skeletal Muscle? Skeletal muscles (often referred to as muscles) are the organs of the vertebrate muscular system and are usually connected to the bones of the skeleton by tendons. Muscle cells in skeletal muscle are much longer than in other types of muscle tissue and are often called muscle fibers. Skeletal muscle…
Tulsi, or holy basil, is a widely known herb from the Lamiaceae family. Tulsi is native to India and is widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia. Tulsi has a special place in Ayurveda as well as the home of Hindus in the country. Hindus consider it sacred and worship it. Three main types of tulsi grow…
