Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 133
Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, you realise that it would rather be challenged with some good old fashioned medical trivia…introducing Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 133
Question 1
Why do onions make you cry?
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Propanethiol S-oxide
When you cut an onion, separate enzymes start mixing and produce propanethiol S-oxide, which is a volatile sulphur compound. The gas that is emitted reacts with the water of your eyes and forms sulphuric acid. The sulphuric acid causes burning sensation in your eyes and in turn leads to the tears glands secreting tears. [Reference]
Question 2
Does a full moon correlate to extreme behavioural disturbances?
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Yes, according to a study done here in Australia:
Of 91 patients with violent and acute behavioural disturbance, 21 (23%) presented during the full moon — double the number for other lunar phases (P = 0.002). Sixty (66%) had either alcohol intoxication or psychostimulant toxicity, and five attacked staff (biting [2], spitting [1], kicking [1] and scratching [1]). In contrast, 512 hospital security calls for patients with less severe behaviour were evenly distributed throughout the lunar cycle. [Reference]
Question 3
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Source: Life in the Fast Lane - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Neil Long Tags: Frivolous Friday Five erysipelas FFFF fish sperm Hamptons hump heparin onions propanethiol S-oxide protamine pulmonary embolism St Anthony's Fire Source Type: blogs
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