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This is a birth defect where a baby’s vision is significantly hindered by a clouded lens in the eye. It can be caused by infections like rubella (German measles) or toxoplasmosis, transmitted from the mother to the baby before birth. Cataract surgery to remove the cloudy lens may prove helpful.  

This is a trade name for dimeticone, an anti-foaming agent employed to alleviate colic symptoms.  

This is a branch of psychology that focuses on studying human behavior in the context of the workplace. Industrial psychology principles are utilized to address matters like leadership, communication, motivation, job analysis, and employee selection.  

Indian medicine, also known as Ayurveda, is a system of medicine that was originally largely based on herbal treatments, but also incorporated simple surgical techniques. It evolved into a scientifically grounded system that incorporates a wide variety of surgical techniques (such as procedures for cataracts and kidney stones), as well as a focus on purification…

Immunosuppressants are a class of drugs designed to lessen the activity of the immune system. They are often administered to prevent the rejection of donor tissues following transplant surgery. Furthermore, these drugs are used to decelerate the progression of autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. These drugs operate by curtailing the production…

Immunostimulants are a category of drugs designed to enhance the body’s immune system’s efficacy. This group of drugs includes vaccines, interferon, and aldesleukin (also known as interleukin-2). Interferon alfa is typically used to manage chronic viral infections like hepatitis C. Interferon beta, on the other hand, is employed in the treatment of certain types of…

The process of administering prepared immunoglobulins (antibodies) to prevent or treat infectious diseases is known as passive immunization. These preparations, also referred to as immune globulin or gamma-globulin injections, function by transferring antibodies that are collected from the blood of individuals who have previously encountered these diseases. These injections are primarily used to prevent infectious…

This is a distinct category of antifungal medications utilized to treat fungal infections like candidiasis (vaginal thrush) and tinea (ringworm).  

This is a trademarked slow-release medication containing isosorbide mononitrate, which is used in the treatment of angina pectoris. Angina pectoris refers to chest pain caused by an insufficient blood supply to the heart.  

Paralytic ileus is a disorder characterized by abnormal intestinal muscle contractions, leading to the inability of intestinal contents to pass out of the body. It is typically a temporary condition and often occurs after abdominal surgery. It can also be triggered by severe abdominal injury, peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining), acute pancreatitis (inflammation of…