The median age at marriage has increased in most industrial countries, even in less developed ones. This reflects a greater feminist position and a trend away from marriage in the US. The median age at marriage in the US is currently 26.8 for men and 25.1 for women, with both showing a notable increase over […]
The medial nerves carry pain signals to the spine’s facet joints, which can lead to debilitating pain. A medial branch block injects medicine to prevent the nerve from relaying pain signals. Doctors use the block as a diagnostic tool. Improperly functioning medial nerves can cause conditions such as golfer’s elbow, which can be treated without […]
Asia has a diverse demographic population with a median age of 26 in India and 45 in Japan. The region is experiencing both an explosion of youth and massive aging, with Japan, China, and Singapore having a quarter of their population over 65. Laos has the youngest population with a median age of 20. The […]
The median eminence is a brain structure that secretes substances controlling the pituitary gland and regulates reproduction, growth, stress, and metabolism. It has four zones and nerve cells that release dopamine, GHRH, somatostatin, and CRH. Damage can affect hormone production and cause symptoms. Located at the base of a brain structure called the hypothalamus, the […]
Mean and median are measures of central tendency in a data set. Mean is the average of all values, while median is the middle value in a sorted list. The best method depends on the data. Mode is the most common value. Mean can be skewed by outliers, while median is more typical. All three […]
Median household income determines the types of bankruptcy a family can file for in the US. It’s the exact middle number of household incomes and isn’t affected by outliers. Median household income varies by location and can change over time. In a legal sense, the median household income is a figure used to determine the […]
Median rhomboid glossitis is a tongue condition that can cause bumps, cracks, and discolorations. It is often mistaken for cancer and is linked to an overgrowth of candida. Antifungal treatments are commonly used, but surgery may be necessary for raised lesions. Also known as central papillary atrophy, median rhomboid glossitis is one of the skin […]
