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Simo Häyhä (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈsimo ˈhæy̯hæ] ⓘ; 17 December 1905 – 1 April 2002), often referred to by his nickname, The White Death (Finnish: Valkoinen kuolema; Russian: Белая смерть, romanized: Belaya smert’), was a Finnish military sniper during World War II in the 1939–1940 Winter War between Finland and the ...
Tuberculosis (TB), also known colloquially as the " white death ", or historically as consumption, [ 8 ] is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria. [ 1 ] Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. [ 1 ] Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is ...
The brain is a major target for the actions of alcohol, and heavy alcohol consumption has long been associated with brain damage. Studies clearly indicate that alcohol is neurotoxic, with direct effects on nerve cells. Chronic alcohol abusers are at additional risk for brain injury from related causes, such as poor nutrition, liver disease, and ...
Alcoholism is characterized by an increased tolerance to alcohol – which means that an individual can consume more alcohol – and physical dependence on alcohol, which makes it hard for an individual to control their consumption. The physical dependency caused by alcohol can lead to an affected individual having a very strong urge to drink ...
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a set of symptoms that can occur following a reduction in alcohol use after a period of excessive use. [ 1 ] Symptoms typically include anxiety, shakiness, sweating, vomiting, fast heart rate, and a mild fever. [ 1 ] More severe symptoms may include seizures, and delirium tremens (DTs); which can be fatal in ...
Delirium tremens (DTs; lit. 'mental disturbance with shaking') is a rapid onset of confusion usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. [2] When it occurs, it is often three days into the withdrawal symptoms and lasts for two to three days. [2] Physical effects may include shaking, shivering, irregular heart rate, and sweating. [1]
Alcohol and health. Appearance. hide. Alcohol (also known as ethanol) has a number of effects on health. Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration. Long-term effects of alcohol include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain, with increased risk of several types of cancer and alcohol use disorder. [ 1 ]
Children. 6. Michael Anthony Dorris (January 30, 1945 [1] – April 10, 1997) was an American novelist and scholar who was the first Chair of the Native American Studies program at Dartmouth College. [2][3] His works include the novel A Yellow Raft in Blue Water (1987) and the memoir The Broken Cord (1989). The Broken Cord, which won the 1989 ...