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Fibrosing alveolitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and thickening of the walls of the alveoli, which are the small air sacs in the lungs. This inflammation leads to the scarring of lung tissue. Fibrosing alveolitis is more commonly observed in individuals over the age of 60. Fibrosing alveolitis is typically a chronic condition that…

Fiber-optics is the method of transmitting images using thin and flexible glass or plastic threads. These fibers efficiently carry light from a strong external source along their length without losing its brightness through total internal reflection. This technology has facilitated the creation of endoscopes, which are instruments capable of providing direct visualization of internal structures…

Fenbufen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) utilized to alleviate pain and stiffness associated with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout. Additionally, it is prescribed to reduce pain and facilitate recovery after muscle and ligament sprains. Like many other NSAIDs, fenbufen can potentially irritate the stomach lining and may also lead to the development…

A femur fracture refers to a break in the thigh bone. The symptoms, treatment, and potential complications of this fracture vary depending on whether the break occurs across the bone’s neck (the short section between the top of the shaft and the hip joint) or across the shaft. This type of fracture, commonly known as…

Felbinac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used topically in the form of a gel or aerosol foam to alleviate pain and inflammation resulting from injuries like sprains or bruises. Occasionally, it can lead to localized skin irritation. Since a portion of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, individuals who have had negative responses…

A fat pad is essentially a localized cluster of fat tissue, typically found in certain areas of the body that require extra padding and protection. Such regions include behind the eyes, around the kidneys, behind the knees, beneath the heel bone, and within the cheeks, especially noticeable in babies. Fat pads that form irregularly could…

Fat atrophy is the condition where there is a localized reduction of fat tissue under the skin. People with type 1 diabetes, which is insulin-dependent, can experience this fat loss at injection sites. Similarly, individuals undergoing treatment with antiretroviral medications for HIV infection or AIDS may also exhibit a unique pattern of fat atrophy.  

Extended exposure to sunlight can lead to early skin aging. Characteristics of such skin, often seen in farmers, include loss of elasticity, wrinkles, dryness, and a thinning texture that can also have thicker patches. It’s also common to observe an overproduction of skin pigment.  

Fanconi anaemia is a rare form of aplastic anaemia where the bone marrow, typically responsible for producing all varieties of blood cells, generates an abnormally low count of these cells. Fanconi anaemia is a rare form of aplastic anaemia where the bone marrow, typically responsible for producing all varieties of blood cells, generates an abnormally…

Family screening involves examining family members when one individual has been diagnosed with a hereditary disorder. This process aims to detect signs of heightened vulnerability to the disorder, which may include testing for a specific genetic anomaly, like in the case of cystic fibrosis. This information is crucial to medical professionals in determining the likelihood…