How long is acute? Acute illnesses generally develop suddenly and last a short time, often only a few days or weeks. Chronic conditions develop slowly and may worsen over an extended period of time—months to years. What is considered acute? Acute conditions are severe and sudden in onset. This could describe anything from a broken bone … Read more
What are the four types of microorganisms that can contaminate food? What are the four types of microorganisms that cause biological contamination? Biological contamination is the leading cause of food-borne illness and food poisoning*, and a common cause of food spoilage and food waste. There are six types of microorganisms that can cause food-borne illness: bacteria, … Read more
What is the property of sound waves related to volume? The amplitude of a sound wave determines the relative loudness of a sound. In music, the loudness of a note is called its dynamic level. In physics, we measure the amplitude of sound waves in decibels (dB), which does not correspond to dynamic levels. What … Read more
What is the difference between private and social benefits? Social benefit is the total benefit to society from producing or consuming a good/service. Social benefit includes all the private benefits plus any external benefits of production/consumption. If a good has significant external benefits, then the social benefit will be greater than the private benefit. What … Read more
Your doctor may recommend colchicine (Colcrys, Gloperba, Mitigare), an anti-inflammatory drug that effectively reduces gout pain. The drug’s effectiveness may be offset, however, by side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Corticosteroids. What is the latest treatment for gout? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Krystexxa (pegloticase) to treat the painful condition … Read more
