Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Exertional compartment syndrome is a condition that arises during physical exercise and diminishes when the activity is ceased.  

A pharmaceutical agent that imitates or amplifies the functioning of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine is referred to as a cholinergic medication.  

A close relative of bacteria, an organism of significance infiltrates certain avian species, capable of infecting and subsequently transmitting to humans, thereby inducing a condition known as parrot fever. An entity primarily impacting avian creatures but with the potential to sporadically transmit to individuals in close proximity to pigeons, parrots, parakeets, or poultry. This organism…

Embracing a comprehensive approach, there exists a profound philosophy that tends to the multidimensional requirements of children afflicted by life-threatening ailments. This inclusive perspective encompasses their physical well-being, emotional resilience, social connections, and spiritual solace, while also extending its compassionate care to encompass the needs of their families.  

Children’s Medicaid, a program overseen by the states and enacted at the federal level, bestows affordable or no-cost health insurance upon children hailing from households whose income levels historically surpassed the eligibility criteria for standard Medicaid coverage.  

A nascent viral affliction, reminiscent of the notorious Zika fever, is swiftly disseminating across the globe, propelled by the ubiquitous bite of disease-carrying mosquitoes.  

A peculiar deviation manifests within the lower segment of the brain, encompassing the cerebellum and brain stem, which correlates with the presence of spina bifida. This anomaly entails a congestion of the lower cerebral structures, potentially compelling them to traverse the foramen magnum, the passageway that interlinks the brain and spinal cord.  

Description of a drug given in order to prevent the development of a specific disease.  

Diverse compounds that possess the ability to attach themselves to metals like mercury.  

Parasitic infection emerges as a result of adult tapeworms from the Cestoda class inhabiting the intestinal tract. The infection arises due to inadvertent ingestion of tapeworm larvae.