Heart-Mind Syndrome Heart-Mind Syndrome Heart-Mind Syndrome This section covers various conditions related to the Heart-Mind connection in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 1. Deficiency of Heart Qi and Heart Yang Symptoms: Palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, increased fatigue with physical activity. Weak and thready pulse/large and tight pulse. Treatment Principle: Tonify Heart Qi, Warm and tonify Heart…

Head and Neck: Teeth, Mouth, Ears, Eyes Head and Neck: Teeth, Mouth, Ears, Eyes Head and Neck: Teeth, Mouth, Ears, Eyes # Tongue Correct description of the tongue: The glossopharyngeal nerve provides sensation for the posterior 1/3 of the tongue. # Parotid Duct Correct description of the parotid duct: It is approximately 7 cm long.…

Headache: Understanding and Treatment Headache: Understanding and Treatment Headache: Understanding and Treatment Headache is a common symptom caused by the irritation of sensitive structures in the head region. These structures can be located inside the skull (intracranial) or outside the skull (extracranial), including: Intracranial structures: Sinuses and meninges, including dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater.…

Gout: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Gout: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Gout: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints and other tissues, resulting from high levels of uric acid in the blood. When the uric acid concentration in extracellular…

Gynecological Examinations Gynecological Examinations Gynecological Examinations 1. External Genitalia: Includes visible parts from the outside: vulva and vagina. 2. Vaginal pH: Normal pH: Slightly acidic (4.2 – 5.4). Vaginal environment becomes alkaline when pH > 5.5. Vaginal cleanliness depends on the concentration of different types of bacteria, with Doderlein’s bacillus playing a crucial role in…

Glucose Degradation via the Hexose Monophosphate Pathway (Pentose Phosphate Pathway) Glucose Degradation via the Hexose Monophosphate Pathway (Pentose Phosphate Pathway) Glucose Degradation via the Hexose Monophosphate Pathway (Pentose Phosphate Pathway) The Hexose Monophosphate Pathway (HMP), also known as the Pentose Phosphate Pathway, is a metabolic pathway for glucose that occurs alongside glycolysis. This pathway does…

Glucose Degradation via the Hexosediphosphate Pathway Glucose Degradation via the Hexosediphosphate Pathway Glucose Degradation via the Hexosediphosphate Pathway Glucose degradation is the process of breaking down glucose to release energy. There are two main pathways for glucose degradation: the hexosediphosphate pathway (also known as the pentose phosphate pathway) and the hexosemonophosphate pathway. This article will…

Gout Treatment Gout Treatment Gout Treatment Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to recurring episodes of inflammation. This condition arises from elevated uric acid levels in the blood, a consequence of purine metabolism disorders. Purine Metabolism Process: Purines are converted into hypoxanthine, which…

Genes, Genetic Code and DNA Replication Genes, Genetic Code and DNA Replication Genes, Genetic Code and DNA Replication 1. Genes Definition: A gene is a segment of a DNA molecule that carries genetic information encoding for a polypeptide chain or an RNA molecule. Structure of a structural gene: Consists of 3 regions: Regulatory region: Located…

Genetic Disorders: Causes and Characteristics Genetic Disorders: Causes and Characteristics Genetic Disorders: Causes and Characteristics Single-Gene Genetic Disorders: Cystic fibrosis: Autosomal recessive inheritance, caused by mutations in the CFTR gene on chromosome 7. Phenylketonuria (PKU): Autosomal recessive inheritance, caused by mutations in the PAH gene on chromosome 12. Sickle cell anemia: Autosomal recessive inheritance, caused…