The facts on pattern baldness

The facts on pattern baldness

We all experience hair loss, losing between 50 and 100 strands of hair daily. Hair is lost as a result of a new hair growing in the follicle and pushing the older hair out. Hair grows in a pattern that consists of 3 stages: growth (anagen), involution (catagen), and rest (telogen).Leer artículo

The Popliteal Fossa

The Popliteal Fossa

At the posterior aspect of the knee? lies the popliteal fossa. It is a diamond shaped♦️area that holds several important nerves and vessels that travel from the thigh to the knee. In this snippet we will take a closer look at its borders and contents. Leer artículo

Saliva and the salivary glands

Saliva and the salivary glands

Every day we produce between 0.5 to 1.5 litres of saliva. ? That equates to about 23,659 litres in a lifetime – enough to fill 2 swimming pools! ? So why do we produce so much saliva? Leer artículo

Causes of vision imparement

Causes of vision imparement

Vision impairment is the inability of the eyes to function adequately as a unit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a ‘normal level.’ Leer artículo

Rotator cuff tear: The Facts

Rotator cuff tear: The Facts

Often rotator cuff injuries are associated with professional athletes, such as pitchers⚾️ and tennis players?. However, a majority of patients are those ages 50 and over.Leer artículo

Brain-computer interfaces

Brain-computer interfaces

A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that provides a communication pathway between the central nervous system (CNS) and an external device. Leer artículo

Blood supply to the lungs

Blood supply to the lungs

Most biochemical reactions in the body either generate energy or require energy to progress. Cellular organelles and tissues need oxygen to ensure these reactions proceed with ease. Leer artículo