UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF VASCULITIS
Vasculitis refers to a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, resulting in damage to the vessel walls. This inflammation can affect blood vessels of varying sizes, including small, medium, and large arteries, veins, and capillaries. The condition…
TIPS FOR MANAGING OVARIAN CANCER SYMPTOMS
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the ovaries, which are the reproductive organs in females responsible for producing eggs and female hormones. Ovarian cancer occurs when cells in the ovaries undergo genetic mutations that cause them…
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF REFRACTIVE ERRORS
Vision Basics Refraction: Refraction refers to the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another. When light travels through different substances, such as air, water, or glass, its speed changes, causing it to change direction. This change…
PROTEIN PROCESSING AND TARGETING
Posttranslational modifications of proteins Posttranslational modifications (PTMs) are covalent modifications that occur on proteins after translation, altering their structure, stability, localization, and function. Here are some of the major types of PTMs: Phosphorylation: Addition of a phosphate group (PO₄³⁻) to…
HEMOPTYSIS DIFFERENTIATION GUIDE
Hemoptysis is a medical term used to describe the coughing up of blood that originates from the respiratory tract, specifically the lungs and airways. It is often a symptom of an underlying respiratory condition or disease. To differentiate hemoptysis from…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THROMBOCYTOPENIA
Introduction Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition characterized by a low platelet count in the blood. Platelets are small, colorless cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting. They help in the formation of blood clots to prevent excessive…
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