Thrombolysis dissolves blood clots using medication. Used in myocardial infarction, stroke, and severe venous thromboembolism. Main complication is bleeding, which can be dangerous
Detoxification is the removal of toxic substances from living organisms. Liver and kidneys naturally detoxify substances through redox reactions. Medical detox includes decontamination, antidotes, dialysis, and chelation therapy. Kidney and liver transplants are used for organ failure
Pellagra is caused by vitamin B3 deficiency, leading to skin inflammation, diarrhea, dementia, and mouth sores. Skin lesions typically appear first on areas exposed to friction and radiation. Disease can cause hair loss, swelling, and difficulty sleeping
Hepatitis C is a viral liver infection caused by HCV. About 70% of infected individuals develop chronic infection. Initial symptoms include fever, dark urine, and abdominal pain. Chronic infection typically shows no symptoms initially
Cerebral edema is excess fluid accumulation in brain spaces. Causes impaired nerve function and increased skull pressure. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures and visual disturbances
Oxygen therapy is medical use of oxygen for treatment. Commonly used in hospitals, EMS, and first aid. First became common around 1917. Essential medicine on WHO's List