Two dwarf giraffes have recently been found in Africa as the result of standard photographic surveys used by researchers to track the animals’ population dynamics. One dwarf giraffe was found in Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, and the other was found on a private farm in central Namibia. DoRead More →
A pinched or damaged nerve in your spine may lead to blurred vision or headaches, loss of hearing, slurred speech, and bowel and bladder problems, to name a few. Can cervical spondylosis cause eye problems? Vertigo, headache, palpitation, nausea, abdominal discomfort, tinnitus, blurred vision, and hypomnesia are common symptoms inRead More →
These protective spasms tighten the tissue and cause restrictions in mobility and contribute to less efficient blood flow. Inside the head, tissue tension and swelling can pull on or compress local nerves, arteries, or veins, and thereby cause symptoms such as dizziness and problems with balance. What helps with neckRead More →
Usually lymph nodes are not enlarged and thus not able to be felt, but if you have previously had an infection (such as tonsillitis) you may have noticed and felt lymph node becoming enlarged, painful and tender. Lymph nodes can also become enlarged due to cancer cells lodging in them.Read More →
If your swollen lymph nodes are tender or painful, you might get some relief by doing the following: Apply a warm compress. Apply a warm, wet compress, such as a washcloth dipped in hot water and wrung out, to the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. When should IRead More →
Frilled-neck lizards live in dry forests and woodland. It is an arboreal lizard, which means it spends most of its time in the trees. They can move easily between branches. The trees are a safe place because the trees provide camouflage to hide the lizard. Is frilled lizard poisonous? “FrilledRead More →
In research published in the medical journal Spine, (1) a multi-national study led by the University of Sydney found a significant association between chronic low back pain and increased risk of depression and/or anxiety. What are the symptoms of a misaligned Atlas? Typical symptoms of an atlas misalignment or anRead More →
Figure 4 shows the appropriate way to splint a suspected femoral neck fracture. There should be padding between the legs, using either a blanket or multiple triangular bandages. Broad bandages should be used above and below the knee, splinting the injured leg to the uninjured leg. Which fixation device isRead More →
Supersaurus, at 33 to 34 metres (108 to 112 ft) long, was the longest sauropod known from reasonably complete remains, but others, like the old record holder, Diplodocus, were also extremely long. Which sauropod has the shortest neck? Brachytrachelopan is known from partial neck and dorsal vertebrae (part of theRead More →
A stiff neck is generally not a cause for alarm. However, see a doctor if: The stiffness is accompanied by other symptoms, such as a fever, a headache, or irritability. The stiffness does not go away within a few days and after trying home treatments such as NSAIDs and gentleRead More →