Menke's Kinky Hair Syndrome is due to a deficiency of what metal?

Health Trivia / November 14, 2024

Copper. Menkes kinky hair disease is rare with estimates ranging from 1 case per 100,000 live births to 1 case in 250,000.

The FDA approved which corticosteroid in 2017, the first ever approved for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Health Trivia / November 14, 2024

Emflaza. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

When microorganisms, such as viruses and bacteria, become resistant to most antimicrobials, they are called what?

Health Trivia / November 13, 2024

Superbugs. Clostridium difficile, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) are all examples of superbugs.

Which of the following is not a type of white blood cell?

Health Trivia / November 13, 2024

Erythrophile. All blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

What is the main ingredient of Splenda?

Health Trivia / November 12, 2024

Sucralose. The patent for Splenda is owned by a British company, Tate & Lyle.

Korsakoff's Syndrome occurs most often in chronic alcoholics when what vitamin is lacking in the body?

Health Trivia / November 12, 2024

Vitamin B1. Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, plays an important role in helping the body metabolize carbohydrates and fat to produce energy.