Indu Health Dictionary

Bringing about a particular event – for example, the induction or starting of labour (see PREGNANCY AND LABOUR), or the induction of ANAESTHESIA. Newly arrived hospital doctors are given an induction period during their ?rst day or two at work.... induction

The pathological hardening of a tissue or organ. This may occur when a tissue is infected or when it is invaded by cancer. (See also SCLEROSIS.)... induration

See MUNCHAUSEN’S SYNDROME.... fabricated and induced illness

(Hindi) Born beneath the full moon

Indumatie, Indumaty, Indumatey, Indumatee, Indumatea... indumati

See OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, MEDICINE AND DISEASES.... industrial diseases

The Industrial Injuries Scheme provides money for people who have suffered injury or illness because of their work. Bene?ts for employment-related disability (selfemployment is excluded) have been altered many times since they were introduced in 1948. There is now a mix of bene?ts, eligibility for which depends on several factors: the date, onset and type of disability are among the most important. ‘Industrial’ includes almost all forms of employment. In addition to accidents, there is a long list of prescribed industrial diseases ranging from BURSITIS, hearing loss, ASTHMA and viral HEPATITIS to unusual ones such as ORF. Psychological as well as physical disablement may attract bene?t, which is calculated on a percentage basis according to the extent of disability. The onus is on the individual to claim, and trade unions and representative organisations can advise on procedures. Injured employees should always report details of an accident to their employer and record it in the accident book promptly: even seemingly minor injuries may subsequently lead to some disability. Relevant information lea?ets are available – for example, from local bene?t agencies, local-authority advice centres and public libraries.... industrial injuries benefit

Medically induced termination of pregnancy. Abortion may be performed if continuation of the pregnancy would risk the woman’s life, if the mental or physical health of the woman or her existing children is at risk, or if there is a substantial risk of handicap to the baby.

Depending on the stage of pregnancy, termination may be induced by using drugs or by the surgical technique of vacuum suction curettage, under either a general or local anaesthetic, during which the fetal and placental tissues are removed.

Complications are rare.... abortion, induced

Use of artificial means to initiate childbirth when the health of the mother or baby would be at risk if pregnancy continued. The most common reason for inducing labour is that the pregnancy has continued past the estimated delivery date, which increases the chance of complications during childbirth. Other reasons for inductionare pre-eclampsia, Rhesus incompatibility, or intrauterine growth retardation. Different methods of induction are used, depending on the stage of labour: a prostaglandin pessary may be inserted into the vagina to encourage the cervix to open; if the cervix is already open, the membranes containing the fetus may be ruptured; or the hormone oxytocin may be given intravenously to stimulate uterine contractions. industrial diseases See occupational disease and injury.

infant A term usually applied to a baby up to the age of 12 months.... induction of labour

Hearing loss caused by prolonged exposure to excessive noise or by brief exposure to intensely loud noise.

Exposure to a sudden, very loud noise, usually above 130 decibels, can cause immediate and permanent damage to hearing. Normally, muscles in the middle ear respond to loud noise by altering the position of the ossicles (the chain of bones that pass vibrations to the inner ear), thus damping down the intensity of the noise. If these protective reflexes have no time to respond, the full force of the vibrations is carried to the inner ear, severely damaging the delicate hair cells in the cochlea. Occasionally, loud noises can rupture the eardrum.

More commonly, noise damage occurs over a period of time by prolonged exposure to lower levels of noise. Any noise above 85–90 decibels may cause damage, with gradual destruction of the hair cells of the cochlea, leading to permanent hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud noise leads initially to a loss of the ability to hear certain high tones. Later, deafness extends to all high frequencies, and the perception of speech is impaired. Eventually, lower tones are also affected.

Sounds at 85–90 decibels or above may cause pain and temporary deafness. Prolonged tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in

the ears) occurring after a noise has ceased is an indication that some damage has probably occurred.... noise-induced hearing loss

see abortion.... induced abortion

n. see delusion by proxy; double delusion; folie à deux.... inducer

(loop system) a device for helping people with some types of *hearing aid or *cochlear implant to hear more effectively in certain situations. Electrical signals from a television, sound system, or microphone are passed through an amplifier to a wire that is positioned in a loop encompassing the desired listening area. This creates an electromagnetic field that can be picked up by a coil within the hearing aid or cochlear implant. Induction loops are installed in such places as public buildings, lecture theatres, classrooms, and churches. See also assistive listening device.... induction loop system

n. a thin layer of grey matter covering the upper surface of the *corpus callosum between the two cerebral hemispheres.... indusium

see occupational disease.... industrial disease

Many women around the world are having a hard time inducing labor. It’s not because they are not ready, but because their body doesn’t have the amount of hormones required in this case. If you’re having the same problem and you don’t know exactly what to do, you can either talk to a doctor or try a natural remedy. It is important to know that something must be done since the longer the baby stays in the uterus the bigger the chances he will suffocate are. It’s not only that, the baby could grow too much, causing you irreparable damages. How Tea to Induce Labor Works A Tea to Induce Labor’s main goal is to make your body release the necessary amount of natural hormones in order to deliver the baby. The tea contains a high level of estrogen and other active substances that will let your body know it is time for a child birth. Efficient Tea to Induce Labor When choosing a Tea to Induce Labor, you need to keep in mind that you have to pick one that it is both effective and safe. If you don’t know which those teas are, here’s a list to give you a hand: - Chamomile Tea – some say that it works, some say it does not. However, Chamomile Tea soothes your labor pains by making your body release the right endorphins amount. You can also use it if you have a cold, flu or a sore throat. This particular Tea to Induce Labor is one hundred percent safe and you don’t need to worry that it will interfere with anything. - Raspberry Leaf Tea – is not very popular among pregnant ladies, but recent studies showed that this tea contains a substance that resembles to estrogen which can trick your body into thinking you have to deliver the baby as soon as possible. Basically, Raspberry Leaf Tea creates the hormonal environment required by a child birth and also soothes your pains. - Cinnamon Tea – increases your hormone level and brings you a state of calmness. It is also good for menstrual and menopausal pains and a great additive for cookie recipes around the world. Cinnamon Tea has a very pleasant taste, but you should not drink more than 3 cups per day in order to avoid diarrhea or constipation. - Blue Cohosh Tea – is very effective, but not very safe. Many practitioners are concerned about the baby’s health due to the fact that this cure to induce labor might take a while. They think that ingesting even a small quantity of tea every day will poison the baby’s body. Before taking a treatment based on Blue Cohosh, you must talk to your doctor! Tea to Induce Labor Side Effects When taken properly, some of these teas are safe. However, high dosages may lead to a number of affections, starting with diarrhea and ending with miscarriage. If you’ve been taking a Tea to Induce Labor and something feels wrong, ask for medical assistance right away and do not try to treat it yourself! Remember that there are two people you need to pay attention to, so make sure everything is in order with the baby before starting any kind of herbal treatment. If you have your doctor’s O.K. on taking a Tea to Induce Labor, choose one that fits best your needs and enjoy nature’s great health benefits!... tea to induce labor

a state benefit payable to a person disabled by injury or a prescribed industrial disease sustained or contracted in the course of employment (see occupational disease; prescribed disease). The benefit is payable as a weekly amount. The amount of the benefit depends on the degree of disablement as determined following assessment by a specialist. To be entitled to benefit, the disablement must be assessed as being at least 20% of total disability (1% in the case of pneumoconiosis, byssinosis, and diffuse mesothelioma). The benefit is payable if the claimant is still suffering disability two months or more after the date of the accident or onset of the disease. It is payable for a period assessed as the time for which the claimant is likely to suffer the disability. The assessment can be reviewed if the claimant’s condition deteriorates or if he or she is still disabled at the end of the period of assessment.... industrial injuries disablement benefit

(PIH) raised blood pressure (>140/90 mmHg) developing in a woman during the second half of pregnancy. It usually resolves within six weeks of delivery and is associated with a better prognosis than *pre-eclampsia.... pregnancy-induced hypertension

(in *endodontics) a procedure to allow continued root formation in an immature tooth with a damaged pulp. See apexogenesis.... root induction