Jellyfish live in all of the world's oceans. Their trailing tentacles contain stinging units called nematocysts that can inject poison through human skin, causing burning pain, tingling or numbness, itching, and blisters. In more serious cases,...
Sepsis is a severe bacterial infection that involves the entire body. According to MayoClinic.com, the mortality rate for this disease is almost 50 percent. The most important treatment for sepsis is antibiotics, to eradicate the infection, and a...
Treadmills come in a variety of sizes, prices and styles. From the most basic models to the ones with all the bells and whistles, it's all a matter of choice. Aside from price, you should consider your interests when choosing a treadmill. For...
There are three types of shock, caused by several different initiators. It's important to monitor blood pressure changes and a few other symptoms to determine the type and cause of shock and proper intervention options. All forms of shock need...
Any drug can cause an allergic reaction. It doesn't matter if you've taken a drug in the past and not had a reaction to it; allergic reactions don't always occur on the first exposure to a drug. What people refer to as "allergies" to drugs are...
Unlike anabolic steroids, sometimes misused by athletes, injectable steroids such as cortisone can boost healing times and decrease pain and inflammation. Injected steroids are used to treat joint inflammation from injury and arthritis, chronic...
Strength workouts require your muscles to meet resistance. This resistance can come in the form of a stationary force, body weight, cords, elastic bands or weights. There are four different types of strength: reactive, explosive, relative and...
Allergic reactions occur when the immune system recognizes an otherwise benign substance as a harmful intruder. During a reaction, the immune system releases antibodies to ward off the substance, resulting in allergy symptoms. Symptoms can range...
An enlarged heart, medically known as cardiomyopathy, is a condition in which the muscles in the heart gradually weaken. The Mayo Clinic says that cardiomyopathy symptoms include leg swelling, trouble breathing with exertion, fatigue and...