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Auxology – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

Study of all aspects of human physical growth Auxology,(from Greek αὔξω, auxō, or αὐξάνω, auxanō, “grow”; and -λογία, -logia), is a meta-term covering the study of all aspects of human physical growth. (Although, it is also fundamental of biology.)[1] Auxology is a multi-disciplinary science involving health sciences/medicine (pediatrics, general practice, endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, physiology, epidemiology), and… read more »

Autoimmune disease – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

Abnormal immune response to a normal body part Medical condition Autoimmune diseases Young woman with malar rash, typically found in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Specialty Rheumatology, immunology, gastroenterology, neurology, dermatology Symptoms Depends on the condition. Commonly low grade fever, feeling tired[1] Usual onset Adulthood[1] Types List of autoimmune diseases (alopecia areata, celiac disease, diabetes mellitus… read more »

Au Hasard Balthazar – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

1966 French film Au Hasard Balthazar French poster Directed by Robert Bresson Written by Robert Bresson Produced by Mag Bodard Starring Anne Wiazemsky Cinematography Ghislain Cloquet Edited by Raymond Lamy Music by Jean Wiener Distributed by Cinema Ventures Release date 25 May 1966 (1966-05-25) Running time 95 minutes Countries FranceSweden Language French Box office $45,406 (2003 re-release)[1] Au… read more »

Audiology – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

Branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders Audiology (from Latin audīre, “to hear”; and from Greek -λογία, -logia) is a branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.[1] Audiologists treat those with hearing loss and proactively prevent related damage. By employing various testing strategies (e.g. behavioral hearing tests, otoacoustic emission… read more »

At Any Price – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

2012 film At Any Price is a 2012 American drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani and written by Ramin Bahrani and Hallie Newton. The film, starring Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron, was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival,[3] and later screened as an official selection at both… read more »

Athletic training – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

Healthcare profession Athletic training is an allied health care profession recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA)[1] that “encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions.”[2] There are five areas of athletic training listed in the seventh edition (2015) of the Athletic Training Practice Analysis: injury… read more »

Asa Branca: Um Sonho Brasileiro

July 16, 2022

1981 film directed by Djalma Limongi Batista Asa Branca: Um Sonho Brasileiro Theatrical launch poster Directed by Djalma Limongi Batista Written by Djalma Limongi Batista Generated by Vera Roquette Pinto Starring Edson Celulari Cinematography Gualter Limongi Edited by José Motta New music by Mario Velerio Zaccaro Outputorganizations EmbrafilmeRoberto Santos ProduçõesCinema do Século XXI Dispersed by… read more »

Assisted reproductive technology – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

Methods to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means Assisted reproductive technology Illustration depicting intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), an example of assisted reproductive technology. Other names ART MeSH D027724 Assisted reproductive technology (ART) includes medical procedures used primarily to address infertility. This subject involves procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection… read more »

As Above, So Below (film)

July 16, 2022

2014 American horror film by John Erick Dowdle As Above, So Below is a 2014 American horror film[4] written and directed by John Erick Dowdle and co-written by his brother Drew. The title refers to the popular paraphrase of the second verse of the Emerald Tablet. It is presented as found footage of a documentary… read more »

Appetite – Wiki Point

July 16, 2022

Desire to eat food Appetite is the desire to eat food items, usually due to hunger. Appealing foods can stimulate appetite even when hunger is absent, although appetite can be greatly reduced by satiety.[1] Appetite exists in all higher life-forms, and serves to regulate adequate energy intake to maintain metabolic needs. It is regulated by… read more »