Early cancer detection refers to a series of examinations that are carried out in healthy people without any particular suspicion in order to detect possible cancer at an early stage and thus increase the chances of recovery. The legal

In dentistry, compomer is used as a filling material to fill cavities (the "hole" in the tooth). Compomers are among the modern plastic fillings and are an alternative to the classic amalgam fillings. They usually will

A cascade of electron transfer steps (redox reactions) in the metabolism of the cells of almost all living things is called the respiratory chain.At the end of the respiratory chain, which takes place in the mitochondria, the power plants of the cells, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is produced

The plum, a stone fruit, enjoys great popularity worldwide. The generic term plum includes several types of stone fruit. These differ in various properties, for example the juice content and the ripening time. This includes

The remedy fumaric acid has been known since ancient Greece. The active ingredient occurs in nature and can also be produced synthetically.

B lymphocytes (B cells) are white blood cells (leukocytes) and are the only cells that can also produce antibodies. If activated by foreign antigens, they differentiate into memory cells or plasma cells.

A ligament stretch or strain is a common sports injury. Heavy strain on the joint ligaments through extreme and jerky movements leads to overstretching or straining of these ligaments. Typical causes are therefore

The physician understands the cremaster reflex to be the polysynaptic external reflex of the cremaster muscle, which moves the testicles upwards in response to stimuli. The reflex is exhaustive and can therefore be absent due to age-physiology. An abnormal reflex behavior

Diazepam is a psychotropic drug from the group of tranquilizers. It is used primarily to treat anxiety and epilepsy. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that has become known under the trade name Valium

While cholesterol plays an important role in the human body as a natural substance, it also harbors health risks. Various diseases are associated with high cholesterol levels. Also read the article on this

The procedural memory together with the declarative memory forms the long-term memory. The information stored in procedural memory is not accessible to the conscious mind and is referred to as action information, so that

An aphrodisiac is a drug that is used to increase sexual desire. Various foods and herbs are traditionally used for this. Nowadays, corresponding drugs are also used.