In what type of surgery is a bone cut to change its alignment?

Health Trivia / June 04, 2025

Osteotomy. An osteotomy can involved cutting a bone in order to shorten or lengthen it as well as to correct a fracture which has healed crookedly.

The amount of calcium in a given amount of bone is also known as what?

Health Trivia / June 03, 2025

Bone Mass. The body of an adult human contains 206 bones, 64 less than an infant.

According to Partners in Health, how many women cannot access family planning contraception?

Health Trivia / June 03, 2025

225 Million. Every $1 spent on contraception worldwide saves $4 in other expenses, ranging from healthcare to sanitation and other services.

What test is used to identify Erythroblastosis Fetalis in the newborn?

Health Trivia / June 02, 2025

Direct Coomb's. Erythroblastosis Fetalis is a life-threatening blood disorder.

Which of the following is most appropriate to call medicine that is to be taken twice a day?

Health Trivia / June 02, 2025

B.I.D.. B.i.d. is an abbreviation for the Latin "bis in die", meaning "twice a day".

What is the maximum amount of cholesterol per day the American Heart Association recommends?

Health Trivia / June 01, 2025

300 Milligrams. If your total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dl, your heart attack risk is relatively low, unless you have other risk factors.