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Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Metabolic syndrome includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. The syndrome increases a person's risk of heart attack and stroke.
Aside from a large waist circumference, most of the disorders associated with metabolic syndrome have no symptoms.
Weight loss, exercise, a healthy diet and smoking cessation can help. Medication may also be prescribed.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a tumour of the tissue that lines the lungs, stomach, heart and other organs.
Cancerous (malignant) mesothelioma is the most common form, usually affecting the lungs.
A cough, chest pain and shortness of breath are symptoms.
Treatment may include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Supportive treatments can relieve symptoms.
Memory loss (amnesia)
Amnesia is a general term that describes memory loss. The loss can be temporary or permanent, but 'amnesia' usually refers to the temporary variety. Causes include head and brain injuries, certain drugs, alcohol, traumatic events, or conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Anterograde amnesia means that the person can't learn anything new, while retrograde amnesia means the person forgets events from their past. In many mild cases, such as those caused by concussion, the person can't recall the blow to the head or their recovery time, but the rest of their memory is intact. Infantile amnesia, or the inability to remember anything at all from the first few months or years of life, is universal. It is thought that the memory processes of the brain take time to develop.
Medicines information
Medicines play a crucial role in treating, managing, and preventing various health conditions. Understanding the types of medicines, their uses, how they work, and potential side effects is essential for safe and effective use.
MCADD
Introduction. Medium‐Chain Acyl‐CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD) is the most common inherited metabolic disorder of β‐oxidation. Patients with MCADD present with hypoketotic hypoglycemia, which may quickly progress to lethargy, coma, and death.