Hyperglycemia is a medical term that means high levels of sugar in the blood. The differential diagnosis of hyperglycemia includes several different conditions linked to abnormalities involving insulin, a hormone that moves sugar out of the...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that has many forms, and various skin disorders may be similar to psoriasis. Thus, it is important to consider the differential diagnosis for psoriasis-like lesions. A definitive diagnosis of psoriasis is made...
According to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders," a diagnosis of major depressive disorder must first rule out alternative possibilities. It is often difficult to differentiate between depression and other disorders because...
Pumpkins, squashes, melons, cucumbers and summer squashes are all part of a larger family referred to collectively as the cucurbitae. These are vining plants that produce large fruits called pepos, with a large quantity of flat seeds contained in...
Meningitis is the medical term used to describe an inflammation of the meninges, or the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis comes in two different forms. Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection that can result in...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a medical technique used on people whose heart has stopped or whose lungs are unable to fulfill their oxygen requirements. There are three types of CPR: adult, child and pet CPR. CPR is taught to health care...
A calorie differential is also known as a calorie deficit. The CDC defines a calorie deficit as taking in fewer calories than you burn. It's the basic idea behind losing weight. The only safe and natural way to lose weight is to achieve a calorie...
Different teachers instruct their students in different ways. Some schools prefer a more streamlined approach, while others promote differentiated instruction as a way of learning in a classroom setting. Both types of instruction and learning have...
Body fat is needed by everyone to some degree. Fat is needed for such bodily functions as storing vitamins and energy. But as with many things, excess can be detrimental to your health. Excess fat around the abdomen is called subcutaneous fat and...
The body needs carbohydrates in the form of sugars, starches and fiber. Enzymes help break down carbohydrates into glucose, which the body then uses for energy. There are two classifications of carbohydrates -- simple and complex. Simple sugars...
Cholesterol is sometimes confusing, especially when all you hear are acronyms like LDL and HDL. You probably ask yourself, "What are these, what do they mean and how do they affect me?" You have every right to know the answers to these questions,...
Anaerobic and aerobic respiration are two different methods of making ATP, one of the most--if not the most--important forms of energy in the body. Anaerobic and aerobic respiration occur in the muscle fibers. Essentially, aerobic respiration is a...
Bronchiolitis is swelling and excess mucus in the bronchioles, which lead into your baby's lungs. Pneumonia is an infection inside the lungs. The only way to be certain of your child's illness is by making a doctor's appointment. Always consult...
Differentiated connective-tissue diseases are those conditions marked by abnormalities in the muscles and joints due to an unhealthy response by the body's immune system. They include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleredoma and polymyositis....
Muscle tissue is divided into three types: skeletal, smooth and cardiac. Even though cardiac muscle is only in the heart, sometimes the types of muscle tissues exist in the same places, such as the smooth muscle tissue that exist near veins and...
The Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) looks at quite different features compared with the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). The CogAT aims to determine students' overall scholastic ability by testing for general skills in mathematical and verbal...
Watching your child struggle to breathe is a frightening event for parents. Allergies, asthma and acid reflux can all cause similar respiratory symptoms in toddlers. All require different treatments, however, so it's important to determine the...
Golf handicaps indicate a player's ability. Your golf handicap or handicap index indicates the number of shots you would have to subtract from your average score on a course of standard difficulty in order to reach par. Players with lower...
Golf handicaps allow players of different ability levels to compete against each other more evenly. A player's handicap indicates the average number of strokes over par he shoots on an average course. In a handicap tournament, a player can deduct...
In golf, a player's handicap index indicates the number of strokes he would have to subtract or add to his average score on a course of average difficulty to shoot par. When you play in a handicap tournament, you can deduct strokes from your score...
Getting a U.S. Golf Association certified handicap allows a player to compete with golfers at all skill levels in tournaments or individual games. Golf is a game that requires precision and resolve. Establishing a certified handicap opens the...
To obtain an official U.S. Golf Association handicap, you must submit your scores to the handicap committee of a golf club or organization licensed by the USGA to issue handicaps. The committee will calculate your handicap index using the USGA...
The USGA Handicap System created by the United States Golf Association allows golfers of different skill levels to compete on a level playing field. Players use prior golf scores to calculate their Handicap Index, a universal number that can be...
Calculating a handicap is not difficult from a math perspective; however, there is a lot to do to get the numbers to perform the calculations. A handicap allows different people of various levels of skill to compete together. The handicap allows...
In any major team sport, fans and analysts use a range of statistics to evaluate how well teams and individual players are performing. Some are very straightforward, such as a team's win-loss record or a given player's offensive production....
A “handicap” or “handicap index” is the numerical measure of a golfer’s potential ability. Players obtain an adjusted score by applying their handicaps to the actual number of strokes they take to complete a round of...
In golf, your handicap index reflects your ability to play on a course of average difficulty, and you use it to adjust your score after playing a round. The higher your handicap index, the more strokes you will be able to knock off your final...
To obtain an official handicap for tournament play, the U.S. Golf Association requires 20 rounds played under the Rules of Golf. That's because a handicap is supposed to be an indication of the potential of a player's ability, and 20 rounds...
Your golf handicap index allows you to fairly compete with players of all skill levels by allowing you a specific number of extra strokes on an 18-hole golf course. Because of time constraints, you may prefer to play 9-hole rounds. If that's the...
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