Mechanism of labor in first and second stage of labor The mechanisms of labor refer to the...
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Stages of Labor The four stages of labor refer to the sequential phases a woman goes through...
Introduction Hypersensitivity reactions, also known as allergic reactions, occur when the immune system overreacts to a harmless...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that affects the female reproductive organs. It primarily involves inflammation...
A headache is a common medical condition characterized by pain or discomfort in the head or upper...
Preterm labor and PPROM (preterm premature rupture of membranes) are two related medical conditions that can occur...
Emergencies in oncology refer to critical medical situations that require immediate intervention and specialized care in patients...
Multiple pregnancies refer to pregnancies where more than one fetus develops in the uterus. There are different...
Crystal arthropathy, also known as crystal deposition disease, refers to a group of disorders characterized by the...
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to a condition in which a fetus does not achieve its expected...
In medical terms, pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or...
Prolonged pregnancy, also known as post-term or overdue pregnancy, refers to a condition in which a pregnancy...
A miscarriage, also known as a spontaneous abortion, is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus...
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease characterized by immune-mediated inflammation and damage to the liver...
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) refers to excessive bleeding following childbirth. It is a significant cause of maternal morbidity...
Pneumonia vs Pneumonitis Pneumonia and pneumonitis are both conditions that affect the lungs, but they have distinct...
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs...
Coagulation disorders in pregnancy refer to abnormalities in the blood clotting process that occur during pregnancy. During...
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a term used to describe a group of conditions that result from...
Leiomyoma, also known as a uterine fibroid, is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that arises from the smooth...
Genital prolapse refers to the descent or sagging of pelvic organs such as the uterus, bladder, or...
Malpresentation refers to an abnormal positioning or placement of the fetus during pregnancy, particularly during labor and...
Pathophysiology of pneumothorax and its management Pneumothorax refers to the presence of air in the pleural space,...
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to recurrent...
Hypotonia, also known as low muscle tone, is a condition characterized by reduced muscle strength and poor...
A cataract is a medical condition characterized by the clouding of the lens in the eye, leading...
Potassium Homeostasis Physiology Electrolytes are electrically charged ions that play a crucial role in various physiological processes...
Antiviral agents are a class of medications used to treat viral infections. They work by targeting specific...
Introduction Antifungal agents, also known as antifungals, are medications used to treat and prevent fungal infections. Fungal...
Chemotherapy refers to the use of drugs to treat various types of cancer and other medical conditions....
The most common congenital malformation of the central nervous system (CNS) is neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs...
Muscles of the thigh The thigh is composed of numerous muscles that are responsible for various movements...
Introduction Analgesia and anesthesia are both medical terms used to describe the suppression or relief of pain....
Introduction Antepartum hemorrhage (APH) refers to the occurrence of bleeding from the birth canal after the 20th...
Breast Anatomy Basics The breast is a glandular organ located on the front of the chest in...
Meningitis Pathogens by Age Acute meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and...
Drug poisoning refers to the harmful or toxic effects that occur when an individual takes or is...
Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that involves the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body....
Perioperative management refers to the comprehensive care and coordination provided to a patient before, during, and after...
Introduction Fatty acid oxidation, also known as beta-oxidation, is the metabolic process by which fatty acids are...
Globular proteins are a type of protein with a characteristic three-dimensional structure that is compact and roughly...
Endocrinology is a branch of medicine and biology that deals with the study of hormones and their...
Introduction Valvular heart disease refers to any condition that affects the valves of the heart. The heart...
Bright field microscopy is a widely used technique in which organisms or cells are stained to enhance...
Viral classification and characteristics properties Viral classification is the process of organizing viruses into different groups based...
Introduction Neuroradiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions...
Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by various factors such as...
Introduction Steroidogenesis is the process by which steroids are synthesized in the body. Steroids are a class...
Vasculitis refers to a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, resulting in damage to...
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the ovaries, which are the reproductive organs...
