Jul 8, 2023 · El arco senil (arcus senilis) es un arco gris o blanco que aparece en el ojo por encima y por debajo de la parte externa de la córnea. La córnea es la cubierta transparente y en forma de cúpula …

Arcus senilis is a gray or white arc or ring visible around the outer part of the cornea in many older adults. It doesn't require treatment.

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Mar 7, 2025 · High cholesterol can be inherited. That means it can pass from parents to children through genes. But high cholesterol often is the result of lifestyle choices such as not getting enough …

Mar 8, 2025 · Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Niacin has long been used …

Aug 9, 2025 · Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition that affects the way the body processes cholesterol. As a result, people with familial hypercholesterolemia have a higher risk of …

Nov 30, 2022 · Antibiotics If your doctor diagnoses you or your child with strep throat, your doctor will likely prescribe an oral antibiotic. If taken within 48 hours of the onset of the illness, antibiotics reduce …

Nov 7, 2024 · 侏儒症是由于基因或医疗状况而导致的身材矮小。身高是指人站立时的高度。通常，成人身高等于或低于 147 厘米（4 英尺 10 英寸）被定义为侏儒症。女性和男性侏儒症患者的平均成人身高 …

Aug 22, 2025 · Diagnosis If a screening test shows hepatitis C, other blood tests can: Measure the quantity of the hepatitis C virus in the blood, called the viral load. Show the genotype of the virus. …

May 31, 2025 · Explore the diagnosis and treatment options for hepatic encephalopathy, a condition related to liver function, at Mayo Clinic.