Neuromyotonia is a rare nerve disorder causing uncontrollable muscle activity, with symptoms including muscle contractions, stiffness, and poor reflexes. Causes include autoimmune disease, exposure to toxic substances, and genetics. Diagnosis is difficult, but electromyography and blood tests can help. Anticonvulsant drugs are the most common treatment. Neuromyotonia is a rare type of nerve disorder that […]
Allegory in poetry gives two meanings to a poem: an obvious one and a deeper, often hidden meaning. It can cover an entire poem or be smaller allegories within it. The function is to glorify, criticize, teach morals, parody, or mask emotions depending on the poet’s intention. The function of allegory in poetry is to […]
Emotional work involves displaying expected emotions for a job, causing stress and burnout. It disproportionately affects the poor and marginalized, and is often gendered, with women expected to display positive emotions. Creating happy work environments can reduce emotional stress and increase worker loyalty. Emotional work is the work a person does to get their displayed […]
A backup offer is an alternative offer that can be considered if the primary offer falls through. It is used in real estate, stock sales, and auctions to secure a sale and recover from setbacks. A backup offer is a type of offer or offer to buy that can be considered in the event that […]
The Tobin tax is a transaction-based tax designed to limit currency speculation and stabilize currencies. It is levied on spot currency conversions and structured to limit exchanges while allowing non-speculators to exchange currency. The tax aims to impose a small fee on individual transactions, penalizing speculators who engage in large numbers of small spot trades. […]
An owner-operator truck driver both drives and owns the vehicle they use to transport goods. They are responsible for finding work, administrative tasks, and covering costs such as maintenance, fuel, and insurance. In many cases, truck drivers are employees. They are hired by a company or the owner of the vehicle to transport goods. An […]
Sequence of tenses refers to the grammatical use of tense in relation to a verb, indicating the time frame and progress of an action. Six basic rules cover present, past, and future tenses, with exceptions. Infinitive present, perfect tense, and past participles are used with irregular verbs. Sequence of tenses refers to the grammatical delineation […]
Possessive nouns show ownership of people, places, or things. They change ordinary nouns to show possession and can be used for intangible things. To form a possessive noun, add an apostrophe and “S” to a singular noun, and just an apostrophe to a plural noun. Many people find them confusing. A possessive noun is a […]
A storage architect designs and builds core database systems for organizations, analyzing data and communicating requirements to customers or management. They require experience with storage solutions and often hold an undergraduate or master’s degree in computer science or engineering. The position involves problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, and tasks include designing and installing storage systems, […]
A count house is a business’s physical location for accounting functions. Accounting is critical for compliance with tax regulations and government standards. Accounting practices date back to prehistoric times, with the first existing laws taking accounting principles into practice in 2,250 BC. The modern version of accounting originated in Venice during the Italian Renaissance in […]
Psychological stress is caused by internal responses to external events and can have negative physical, emotional, and behavioral effects. Events outside of personal control, such as the death of loved ones or job loss, can trigger stress. Counseling and medication are treatment options. Psychological stress is a tension affecting the intangible self, caused by problems […]
An en dash is a punctuation mark used to replace “to” between a range of numbers, hyphens in hyphenated words, and indicate a relationship between two things. It is usually the same width as a capital “N” and can vary with font. Its most common uses are within a range of numbers and to indicate […]
Tax swaps involve selling a declining stock and buying a similar but higher priced stock to generate a loss for tax purposes. While legal, there is a risk involved if the original stock rises or the new stock declines too much. Tax swaps are strategies that involve the sale and acquisition of two different but […]
Calcinosis is the formation of calcium deposits on the skin or in the body. There are four types: dystrophic, metastatic, iatrogenic, and idiopathic. Treatment focuses on addressing underlying conditions and surgical removal, but recurrence is possible. Metastatic calcinosis is caused by excess calcium and phosphate in the blood, while idiopathic calcinosis occurs in babies with […]
Biomedical engineers research and develop medical equipment, including prosthetic devices, artificial organs, and joint replacements. They improve the safety and efficiency of hospital equipment and work to overcome common patient problems. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, and experienced engineers are in high demand due to the growing need for new medical equipment. A […]
The Army College Fund provides additional funding for college to members of the US Army who meet certain criteria, on top of the basic GI Bill assistance. Funding amounts are determined by length of enlistment and eligibility criteria may vary from year to year. Recipients must serve on active duty and retain all necessary documentation. […]
Mezzo-rhyme is an imperfect rhyme where the final consonant sound matches, but the vowel sounds do not. It was first used by poets from Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It is often confused with pararima and assonance. Mezzo-rhyme can be used to create a pause or shock the reader, and it gives poets creative freedom. […]
Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, is a symbol of flight, strength, and inspiration. Its origins may be related to lightning and springing forth. Pegasus is associated with heroes Perseus and Bellerophon and is sometimes a lightning bearer for Zeus. Despite its origins in Egyptian mythology, pegasi are seen as uniquely Greek. Pegasus is […]
Stress testing measures heart function under “stress” to diagnose or rule out heart conditions. Tests include exercise ECG and echocardiogram, with vital signs monitored. Patients should wear comfortable clothes, avoid eating for 12 hours, and express discomfort. A stress test does not always indicate heart problems, but early detection is beneficial. There are a couple […]
Internists are physicians with advanced training in treating diseases in the body or specific systems. They may specialize in a particular organ or population, but also provide regular medical care. Some people prefer internists as primary care physicians due to their specialized training. Certification can be obtained through the American Board of Internal Medicine after […]
