Introduction Reactive erythemas refer to a group of skin conditions characterized by redness (erythema) that occurs as...
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Acne and rosacea are two common skin conditions that affect many individuals worldwide. While they share some...
Somatoform and factitious disorders are two distinct categories of psychological disorders characterized by physical symptoms or complaints....
Intermittent Claudication Pathophysiology Intermittent claudication is a symptom characterized by leg pain or discomfort that occurs during...
Acute perianal conditions refer to sudden or rapidly developing conditions that affect the area around the anus,...
Introduction Neck and vascular trauma refer to injuries or damage that occur in the neck region and...
CMP, or cardiomyopathy, refers to a group of diseases that affect the structure and function of the...
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound that occurs when air flows through narrowed or constricted airways. In...
Variant definitions of skin lesions Here are some common types of skin lesions: Macule: A macule is...
Clinical significance and types of cyanosis Cyanosis refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes,...
Acyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to a group of structural heart abnormalities present at birth that...
Introduction Adenoids and tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and play a role in the immune...
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) encompass a wide range of genetic disorders that affect the body’s ability...
Understanding Consciousness States Coma: Coma refers to a state of profound unconsciousness in which a person is...
Regular antenatal care (ANC) is of paramount importance in obstetrics. ANC refers to the care and support...
Pneumothorax & Empyema Types Pneumothorax and empyema are both conditions that affect the lungs, but they are...
The spleen is an organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. It plays a...
Surgical infections, also known as postoperative infections, occur as a result of contamination or colonization of a...
Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), occurs when there is a reduced blood...
Intestinal obstruction refers to a partial or complete blockage of the intestines, which prevents the normal flow...
Contraception refers to the deliberate use of various methods or techniques to prevent pregnancy from occurring during...
Musculoskeletal radiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries...
Radiological CNS Anatomy Review The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the brain and spinal cord,...
Chest Radiological Anatomy Chest radiological anatomy refers to the study of the structures and organs within the...
A thyroid isotope scan, also known as a thyroid scan or thyroid scintigraphy, is a diagnostic imaging...
Radiation refers to the emission and propagation of energy through space or a material medium. In other...
PET, or positron emission tomography, is a medical imaging technique that allows physicians to visualize the functioning...
Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) occur when two or more drugs interact with each other in the body, leading...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of medications commonly used to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and...
Autacoids are a group of biologically active substances that are produced in various cells and tissues of...
Introduction Antineoplastic drugs, also known as anticancer or chemotherapy drugs, are a class of medications used in...
Antimicrobial therapy refers to the use of medications or substances to treat infections caused by microorganisms such...
Cardiac & Vascular Regulation The major physiological mechanisms regulating cardiac and vascular functions in the body are...
A bone scan is a nuclear medicine imaging technique used to diagnose and evaluate various bone conditions...
Autonomic Cholinergic and Adrenergic pathways These pathways differ in terms of their neurotransmitters, receptor subtypes, neurotransmitter synthesis,...
Introduction A renal isotope scan, also known as a renal nuclear medicine scan or renal scintigraphy, is...
Action Potential’s Significance Action potential is a crucial concept in neuroscience that plays a fundamental role in...
The V/Q (ventilation/perfusion) scan is a nuclear medicine imaging technique used to assess lung function and diagnose...
Pharmacodynamics refers to the study of how a drug or medication interacts with the body to produce...
Pharmacology is the scientific discipline that deals with the study of drugs and their effects on living...
Burns have been a part of human history for centuries, and they can occur due to various...
Neonatal sepsis refers to a systemic infection occurring in newborn infants within the first 28 days of...
Neonatal jaundice, also known as neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, refers to the yellowing of a newborn’s skin and eyes...
Adrenal Gland Anatomy The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on top of each kidney....
Malaria Treatment Options Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted through the...
Drug Discovery Process The process of drug discovery and development involves a series of stages that span...
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is a medical diagnostic procedure that measures and records the electrical activity of...
Uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, refers to the cancer that develops in the lining of...
Pregnancy History and Analysis Taking a comprehensive history of a present pregnancy, analyzing the main complaint, and...
Here are the common types of eczema and their main clinical presentations: Atopic Eczema: Clinical Presentation: Atopic...
