It’s the name of a compound used as a catalyst for chemical synthesis. What is it? This chemical compound is an organic base industrially used in organic synthesis. Triethylamine is present as xenobiotic compounds in a few living organisms. One of such organisms is a plant called Hawthorn or Thornapple, which is native to Eurasia but people cultivate… Read More »
Halitosis or bad breath refers to the unpleasant odors that come from the mouth. Even though adults are the ones who usually experience this issue, babies and toddlers can suffer from bad breath too. Most people associate halitosis with bad oral hygiene practices in the case of adults. While something similar may the reason behind a baby’s bad… Read More »
Pulmonary Toilet refers to methods used for the cleansing of the trachea and the bronchial tree. Usually known as Pulmonary Hygiene or Broncho-pulmonary Hygiene, Pulmonary Toilet is a set of methods to clear mucus and secretions from the trachea and bronchial tree. The Trachea is the tube-like cartilaginous passageway or system of tubes that carries air and connects… Read More »
It refers to a speech disorder caused by a defect or malformation of the nerves that go to the organs of articulation. Dyslalia is the inability or difficulty to articulate comprehensible speech because of abnormalities in phono-articulatory organs such as lips, mandible, the veil of the palate, tongue, etc. More often than not this condition affects children between… Read More »
It’s an anti-inflammatory medicine used to deal with pain and discomfort caused by some specific conditions. Mobicox is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescribed to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. The active ingredient of this medication is Meloxicam, which is a drug developed during the early 80’s by a German pharmaceutical company named Boehringer-Ingelheim. Some vets use this medication… Read More »
It refers to a hernia caused by a birth (congenital) defect in the abdominal wall area. An Inguinal Hernia is a condition that usually features contents of the abdomen (either fatty tissues or part of the small intestine) bulging through a spot in the abdominal wall. While the cause for Direct Hernias is either an injury in the… Read More »
The Liver is a vital organ that, among other several functions, detoxifies the body from various chemical as well as physiological substances. Under normal circumstances, the liver detoxifies several metabolites, synthesizes proteins, and generates biochemicals necessary for digestion. In fact, medical experts estimate this vital organ performs around 500 physiological functions. But sometimes an unhealthy lifestyle can overload the… Read More »
An artery usually carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body. However, the pulmonary artery is the exception as this one moves deoxygenated blood. With every beat, the heart pumps blood through elastic and muscular tubes called “blood vessels.” The artery is a type of blood vessel that carries blood filled with oxygen and nutrients to organs… Read More »