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Morphine Pharmacology

Morphine is an opiate found in opium, the juice secreted by the seedpods of poppies. It is a potent pain reliever and is similar in structure to other opiate analgesics.

7 Apr 2010

Since morphine has several clinical uses, there are several brand names under which the drug is sold. Some of the most widely used brands include: MSiR®, MS-Contin®, Roxanol®, RMS®, Kadian® and oramorph SR®. A major form of injectable morphine is available as morphine sulphate.

7 Apr 2010

Eating Disorder Treatments

Treating eating disorders is not a one time or a short term process. There is a high risk of relapse and recurrence. Another difficulty is that an anorexic patient believes that the emaciation is normal and attractive and bulimic patient feels that purging is the only way to prevent obesity.

6 Apr 2010

Eating Disorders Diagnosis

Diagnosis of eating disorders is a process that begins with acceptance of its presence. Often the patient needs to be convinced of its presence as there is severe denial and resistance to the problem.

6 Apr 2010

Eating Disorder Symptoms

Symptoms and complications related to the various eating disorders vary according to the severity of the eating disorders.

6 Apr 2010

Eating Disorder Signs

The most common symptom or sign of an eating disorder is the distorted body image also known as body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphia occurs in both anorexia and bulimia.

6 Apr 2010

What Causes Eating Disorders?

Several factors, including cultural, familial, emotional, personality, genetic, and biological factors may play a role in causing eating disorders.

6 Apr 2010

What is an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders are a type of serious mental health condition characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.

6 Apr 2010

Vocal Cord Wounds

Wounds to the vocal cords are serious in terms of immediate and long-term consequences.

6 Apr 2010

Vocal Cord / Fold Development

During the last week of the third trimester, which is approximately 8 weeks into the pregnancy, the vocal cords of the fetus begin to develop.

6 Apr 2010

What are Vocal Cords?

In this article, the role of the vocal cords in speech is discussed.

6 Apr 2010

Vasectomy Reversal

It is possible to reverse a vasectomy through a procedure known as a vasovasostomy or a vasoepididymostomy. This does have a 100% success rate, however, and men opting for a vasectomy should therefore consider the procedure as permanent, as reversal can be both difficult and costly.

6 Apr 2010

Vasectomy Complications

Although most men experience minor complications immediately after a vasectomy, chronic complications are not common.

6 Apr 2010

Vasectomy Side Effects

A vasectomy is a common surgical procedure that involves the clamping and cutting of the vas deferens to inhibit the ability of sperm to be ejaculated in semen and conception to occur. There are several side effects that may occur as a result of this procedure.

6 Apr 2010

What is a Vasectomy?

Vasectomy represents a surgical procedure for male sterilization.

6 Apr 2010

Vulva Disorders

There are several disorders of the female reproductive system. Some of these are confined to the external female reproductive organs like the vulva. Gynaecologists deal with the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders associated with the female reproductive organs. Most women need to have regular examination of their vulva by self or by a gynaecologist to detect any abnormalities.

6 Apr 2010

Vulva Fluids and Odor

The vulva and the vagina secrete numerous fluids that are responsible for a number of functions.

6 Apr 2010

Vulva Development

The vulva and the female external genitalia begins to develop while the baby is still within the mother’s womb. The development again gains acceleration during puberty when the female reproductive organs are exposed to female hormones like estrogen and there is appearance of the secondary sexual characters. Development of the vulva includes the following stages.

6 Apr 2010

Vulva Structures

The vulva is the external genitalia in the female reproductive system. Broadly the anatomical structures of vulva include..

6 Apr 2010

The Vulva (Human)

The vulva is the external genital organs of the female. It has more than one component part and is commonly confused with the vagina that lies deeper within the vulva.

6 Apr 2010