The superior thyroid artery transports oxygen-rich blood to the thyroid gland, which produces and stores the hormones L-triiodothyronine (T3) and L-thyroxine (T4). Thyroid diseases include over and underactive, tumors, infections and

Medical psychology deals with the phenomenon of illness and health. She asks how the disease developed. Psychological therapy is used to cope with illness and interacts with other medical specialties.

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 Trichophyton mentagrophytes is one of the dermatophytes, i.e. fungi that mainly affect the skin, but also skin appendages such as nails and hair. There are also about 20 other types of trichophytes. The diseases affecting the dermatophytes

The sugar beet belongs to the foxtail family (Amaranthaceae) and was bred as a special form from the common beet (beetroot). After the discovery of sugar in beets in the middle of the 18th century, the sugar content was only 2 to 6 percent

Vaginal infections or vaginal infections include all diseases in which inflammation occurs in the vaginal area. The causes are varied and numerous, so an in-depth pelvic exam is essential to get that

Bach flowers are used in the so-called Bach flower therapy, an alternative medical procedure. They are supposed to have a regulating effect on people's psychological states, which also improves physical symptoms.

Palliative medicine deals with the medical treatment of diseases that can no longer be cured and that limit the life span. It is not about extending life, but about improving the patient's quality of life

The superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a compression syndrome that leads to upper abdominal pain, difficulty in eating, and nausea and even vomiting. The patients often suffer from malnutrition, which is often associated with the consequences of those around them

The microscope is one of the most important medical instruments. It is indispensable for the diagnosis of numerous diseases.

Testicular pain can have a wide variety of causes. Testicular pain can also occur in young boys, before puberty. Since the pain can occur due to many diseases, a doctor should always clarify the situation.

Listeria monocytogenes is a species of bacteria from the Firmicutes division. The germ belongs to the genus Listeria. The generic name Listeria was named after the English surgeon Joseph Lister. The species name was Monocytogenes