- 41. Childhood obesity
- (Childhood obesity)
- ... a poor diet. These factors can contribute to the buildup of plaques in the arteries. These plaques can cause arteries to narrow and harden, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke later in life. Asthma ...
- 42. Myocardial ischemia
- (Myocardial ischemia)
- ... cause myocardial ischemia include: Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis occurs when plaques made of cholesterol and other cellular waste products build up on your artery ...
- 43. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... supplying your heart with oxygen-rich blood (coronary arteries) become blocked. Over time, a coronary artery can become narrowed from the buildup of cholesterol. This buildup — collectively known as plaques ...
- 44. Dental Health: Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... all by himself. You’ll need to supervise and help him so that the brush removes all the plaque—the soft, sticky, bacteria-containing deposits that accumulate on the teeth, causing tooth decay. Also, keep ...
- 45. Morphea
- (Morphea )
- ... drugs. Medications such as hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) or chloroquine (Aralen) may help reduce inflammation and slow the progress of the disease. Potential side effects may include headache, dizziness, ...
- 46. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- (Mild cognitive impairment (MCI))
- ... Some of these changes have been identified in autopsy studies of people with MCI. These changes include: Plaques and tangles, which are microscopic protein clumps characteristic of Alzheimer's disease ...
- 47. Metabolic syndrome
- (Metabolic syndrome)
- ... can contribute to the buildup of plaques in your arteries. These plaques can cause your arteries to narrow and harden, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. You're likely to start by seeing ...
- 48. Toothache: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- Tooth decay is the primary cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food you eat. These bacteria form a sticky plaque ...
- 49. Eye melanoma
- (Eye melanoma )
- ... a radioactive plaque on your eye, directly over the tumor in a procedure called brachytherapy. The plaque is held in place with temporary stitches. The plaque looks similar to a bottle cap and contains ...
- 50. Rheumatoid arthritis
- (Rheumatoid arthritis)
- ... arthritis and save the joints and other tissues from permanent damage. Common DMARDs include methotrexate (Trexall), leflunomide (Arava), hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) and ...
- 51. Arthritis
- (Arthritis)
- ... slow or stop your immune system from attacking your joints. Examples include methotrexate (Trexall) and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). Biologics. Typically used in conjunction with DMARDs, biologic ...
