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Facts you should know about marijuana (cannabis) Marijuana's (scientific name is Cannabis sativa) leaves, seeds, stems and/or roots are consumed by marijuana users for the purpose of feeling intoxicated. THC, or tetrahydrocannibinol, is one of the hundreds of compounds within marijuana that has major intoxicating effects. Marijuana that is consumed for medical purposes, like for …

What is velopharyngeal insufficiency? The treatment of VPI includes speech therapy and surgery. Velopharyngeal insufficiency or VPI is a medical condition in which the soft palate does not close tightly against the back of the throat (pharynx) while talking. The soft palate forms the roof of the back of the mouth. In this condition, the soft palate and the throat …

The orbit is a solid structure that contains the eyeball, fat, muscles, vessels, and nerves. The orbit is a solid structure that contains the eyeball, fat, muscles, vessels, and nerves. The maxillary sinus, ethmoid sinus, brain, and eye muscles surround the orbit. Orbital decompression involves removing or thinning of the orbital walls with or without orbital fat removal. This increases …

What are the 4 different types of thyroid surgery? The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and sits just below Adam’s apple. It is attached to the deeper neck structures (trachea and voice box) and elevates when we swallow. Thyroid surgery is major surgery. The extent of invasive surgery you require depends on the abnormality of the thyroid gland …

Oral cancer develops in the lip, tongue, floor of the mouth, palate, gums, inner lining of the mouth, and throat. It accounts for 2-4% of the cancers diagnosed annually in the United States. The risk factors for developing oral cancer include tobacco consumption in any form (chewing or smoking), heavy alcohol consumption, a spicy food diet, recurrent trauma to the …

What is an ulcer? An ulcer is a sore that occurs in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is a dull or burning pain in your stomach, between the navel and breastbone. Your stomach has digestive juices that contain hydrochloric acid and other enzymes. The stomach lining is …

The nose is the most commonly injured structure in injuries involving the face. The nose is divided into left and right nostrils by a wall of fibrous tissue and cartilage called the septum. The septum has a rich blood supply and can therefore bleed profusely when injured. A septal hematoma refers to a collection of blood within the septum due …

Sleep apnea is a medical condition where the breathing cycle stops for a short while during sleep. It is a potentially serious condition that can cause several complications including heart diseases and high blood pressure. Sleep apnea may be of different types. A common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is usually seen in overweight …

The treatment of oral lesions involves the following steps: Diagnosis is usually made on clinical grounds with laboratory testing. Predisposing factors should be treated or eliminated where feasible. Good oral hygiene is important. Oral hygiene should include daily cleaning of the teeth, buccal cavity, tongue, and dentures. Topical antifungals given for 2 weeks are usually effective for uncomplicated oral candidiasis. …

Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare, serious disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, joint pain, and body aches Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes and causes inflammation of the brain. Most cases are recorded in the United States during the late summer and early fall months.  …