Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as childhood arthritis, is a group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions...
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Introduction Neonatal respiratory distress is a medical condition that affects newborn infants, typically within the first few...
Case-based discussions are a common method in medical education to explore and analyze various medical conditions. A)...
Introduction Leukemia is a cancer that originates in the bone marrow and affects the production of white...
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and systems in...
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus, primarily type 1 diabetes....
Introduction Clinical epidemiology is a branch of epidemiology that focuses on the application of epidemiological principles and...
Respiratory failure is a critical medical condition characterized by the inability of the respiratory system to maintain...
Immunodeficiency Types & Examples Immunodeficiency disorders are conditions in which the immune system is unable to adequately...
Performing Chest X-ray Performing a chest X-ray involves several technical steps and considerations. Here are the key...
Introduction Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) are a group of blood tests used to assess the oxygenation and...
Hypertensive Urgency vs Emergency Hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency are medical conditions related to high blood pressure...
Introduction Growth hormone (GH) plays a crucial role in childhood development. It’s produced by the pituitary gland...
Introduction Hypothalamic hormones play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes within the body. Here’s a...
Please keep in mind that specific treatment plans may vary based on individual patient factors and the...
Introduction There are several classes of drugs used in the treatment of heart failure. These include: Angiotensin-Converting...
Introduction Metabolism in the cardiac muscle plays a crucial role in maintaining the heart’s function under both...
Introduction Blood flow to tissues is a critical physiological process that ensures the delivery of oxygen and...
Introduction The venous system is a part of the circulatory system responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from...
Introduction The arterial system is a network of blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the...
Introduction Coronary circulation refers to the network of blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the...
Introduction Gas exchange refers to the process by which oxygen is taken in from the air and...
Introduction Histology of connective tissue involves studying the cellular composition and extracellular matrix of various connective tissue...
Voice Box Disorders The voice box, or larynx, is a part of the human respiratory system located...
Introduction Restrictive lung disease refers to a group of respiratory disorders characterized by reduced lung expansion and...
The digestive system develops from the endoderm layer during embryonic development. It begins as a tube-like structure...
Gastric and intestinal motility refer to the movement of food and digestive fluids through the stomach and...
Classification of diseases of the stomach Keep in mind that this isn’t an exhaustive list, and some...
Significance of Homeostasis Homeostasis is the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment, ensuring that various...
Sequence of events at the neuromuscular junction Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: Action Potential: When a nerve impulse...
Introduction The shoulder girdle consists of the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade), which connect the upper...
Introduction Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue with a firm and flexible matrix that provides support and...
Introduction The physiology of cardiac muscle involves several key aspects: Contraction: Cardiac muscle contracts rhythmically to pump...
Introduction The cardiac cycle refers to the series of events that occur during one complete heartbeat, including...
Endocarditis Types Endocarditis is an inflammation of the endocardium, which is the inner lining of the heart...
Molecular basis of sickle cell disease Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder caused by a...
Introduction Porphyrins are organic molecules that play a crucial role in the formation of heme, a vital...
Blood is a complex bodily fluid with several essential characteristics: Composition: Blood consists of various components, including...
Introduction Hematopoietic (heme) tissue is responsible for producing blood cells, while lymphoid tissue plays a crucial role...
Introduction Antidiarrheal drugs are used to treat diarrhea by slowing down bowel movements and reducing fluid secretion....
Introduction The abdominal cavity is a space within the abdomen that contains various organs like the stomach,...
Arm Muscles & Attachments Here are some of the major muscles attached to the arm and their...
Introduction The heart pumps blood through rhythmic contractions, known as the cardiac cycle. During systole, the heart...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in a region...
Histology of nervous tissue involves studying the microscopic structure of neurons and supporting cells, like glia. Neurons...
The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, is divided into two main parts: the...
Introduction The hypothalamic-pituitary relationship is a crucial communication link between the brain and the endocrine system. The...
Hormonal control of calcium metabolism involves several key hormones. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by...
Arteriosclerosis: Arteriosclerosis is a general term that refers to the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of...
The respiratory system plays a crucial role in maintaining acid-base homeostasis by regulating the levels of carbon...
