SAFE MOTHERHOOD TIPS
Safe motherhood refers to the provision of comprehensive and quality healthcare services to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, with the aim of ensuring a safe and positive experience for both the mother and the baby. It encompasses…
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR UNDERSTANDING THE HEARING PHYSIOLOGY
Ear’s Ossicular System: Sound Conduction The ossicular system, also known as the ossicles, is a crucial part of the middle ear and plays a vital role in the conduction of sound waves from the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to the cochlea…
TIPS FOR DEALING WITH MISCARRIAGES
A miscarriage, also known as a spontaneous abortion, is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive independently outside the womb. It typically occurs during the first 20 weeks of gestation, although the majority of miscarriages…
TIPS FOR MANAGING PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia vs Pneumonitis Pneumonia and pneumonitis are both conditions that affect the lungs, but they have distinct definitions and characteristics. Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs. It can be…
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…
TIPS FOR UNDERSTANDING THE PATHOLOGY OF THE THYROID GLAND
Thyrotoxicosis & Graves’ Disease Thyrotoxicosis refers to a condition characterized by excessive thyroid hormone levels in the bloodstream. This condition can be caused by various factors, including diseases such as Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, and toxic adenoma. The primary…
QUICK TIPS REGARDING HYDATID CYSTS
Introduction Hydatid cysts, also known as echinococcosis or hydatid disease, are parasitic infections caused by the larvae of the tapeworms Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis. These cysts primarily affect the liver and lungs but can also occur in other organs…
QUICK TIPS ABOUT CUBITAL AND POPLITEAL FOSSAE
Cubital fossa The cubital fossa, also known as the elbow pit, is a triangular-shaped depression located on the anterior aspect of the elbow joint. The boundaries of the cubital fossa are formed by several structures including the pronator teres muscle…
TIPS FOR PREVENTING AND MANAGING PROSTATE DISEASES
Introduction The prostate gland is a small, walnut-shaped gland located just below the bladder in men. It produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm during ejaculation. Prostate diseases are common in men, especially as they age. Here are some…
SIMPLE TIPS ABOUT EDDY CURRENTS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS
Introduction Eddy currents are electric currents that are generated in a conductor when it is exposed to a changing magnetic field. These currents are often referred to as “foucault currents” or “parasitic currents.” When a conductor is placed in a…
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