CLPD, PLASMA CELL TUMORS AND MONOCLONAL GAMMOPATHIES
Introduction Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorders (CLPDs) are a group of diseases characterized by the abnormal growth and accumulation of lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic tissues. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that are an essential part of the immune…
CHRONIC MYELOPROLIFERATIVE AND MYELODISPLASTIC SYNDROMES
Introduction Chronic myeloproliferative disorders (CMPDs) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are two types of blood disorders that affect the bone marrow and blood cells. CMPDs are a group of rare blood disorders characterized by the overproduction of one or more types…
A GUIDE TO DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION IN GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Introduction The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food we eat. The process of digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body, while absorption…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEMOGLOBIN
Introduction Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs to be exhaled. It is a complex…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING SLEEP DISORDERS
Introduction Sleep disorders are a group of conditions that affect the quality, timing, and duration of sleep. These disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, such as underlying medical conditions, lifestyle habits, and environmental factors. There are several…
FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT HEARING LOSS AND VERTIGO
Hearing loss refers to a partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic disorders, aging, exposure to loud noise, infections, and certain medications. Depending on…
EXPLORING THE MECHANISMS OF ACTION OF VASODILATOR DRUGS
Peripheral Vasodilators for Hypertension Peripheral vasodilators are a class of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). They work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the walls of the blood vessels, which leads to the widening (dilation)…
THE ULTIMATE REVELATION OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
Hypertension Drug Groups There are several groups of drugs that are commonly used to treat hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Here are the major groups of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension and an example of each:…
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HYPERTENSION
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common medical condition in which the force of blood against the walls of arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: systolic pressure (the top number) and…