Neonatal sepsis refers to a systemic infection occurring in newborn infants within the first 28 days of...
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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...
Sexual dysfunctions are a broad range of conditions characterized by persistent difficulties or disturbances in sexual desire,...
Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of bladder control, resulting in the unintentional leakage of urine....
Shock is a medical condition characterized by a severe and potentially life-threatening state of inadequate blood flow...
Hydrocephalus in Children Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the...
Introduction Vaginal discharge refers to the fluid that is naturally produced by the glands in the vagina...
The management of foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) is essential due to the...
The major radiological anatomy of the genitourinary system refers to the structures that can be visualized using...
Barium Studies Overview Barium studies, also known as contrast studies, are medical imaging procedures that use a...
Morbid obesity is a medical condition characterized by having an excessively high body mass index (BMI) that...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure performed to manually assist in maintaining blood circulation and providing...
Introduction Anticholinergics are a class of medications that inhibit the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the...
Mechanism of labor in first and second stage of labor The mechanisms of labor refer to the...
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....
