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Harrison's groove, also known as Harrison's sulcus, is a horizontal groove along the lower border of the thorax corresponding to the costal insertion of the diaphragm; it is usually caused by chronic asthma or obstructive respiratory disease.
The prominent knobs of bone at the costochondral joints of rickets patients are known as a rachitic rosary or beading of the ribs.The knobs create the appearance of large beads under the skin of the rib cage, hence the name by analogy with the beads of a Catholic Christian rosary.
[2] [3] The analogous condition in adults is osteomalacia. The most common cause of rickets is a vitamin D deficiency , although hereditary genetic forms also exist. [ 2 ] This can result from eating a diet without enough vitamin D , dark skin, too little sun exposure, exclusive breastfeeding without vitamin D supplementation, celiac disease ...
Adults can get measles, too – and the last thing you want is this potentially serious virus spreading through your family. We consulted some top doctors to get important details about measles ...
Nature versus nurture: Scientists are gathering more evidence on which has more of an impact on human well-being amid the aging process. While both environmental exposures and genetics are known ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing on Wednesday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services saw senators question the environmental lawyer about his views on vaccines, abortion ...
osteomalacia (adults), rickets (children), fractures, enthesopathy, spinal stenosis, abnormal gait, short stature, tinnitus, hearing loss, dental complications, in rare exceptions Chiari malformation can occur. Causes: A genetic mutation of the PHEX gene results in elevated FGF23 hormone. Medication: phosphate, vitamin-D or burosumab
Staffing cuts at the World Trade Center Health Program were restored Friday, Feb. 21, after a bipartisan rally in support of the program that provides healthcare and monitoring for 9/11 responders ...