Adverse Drug Reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions

Let us first understand the difference between Adverse Drug Reactions and Adverse Events. Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)- These reactions may occur acutely and chronically and can result from interactions with multiple medications. Adverse Event- It is any negative...
GIT Diseases – I

GIT Diseases – I

Hope this article is going to clear your concept about diseases of gastrointestinal tract. Let’s start up with congenital abnormalities. Omphalocele- This happens when abdominal musculature is incomplete and the viscera herniate into ventral membranous sac.Imp note-...
Role Of Minerals in Nutrition

Role Of Minerals in Nutrition

Introduction- The term ‘minerals’ refers to elements in their simple inorganic form. Minerals are vital to health as they help in regulating and building the body cells along with vitamins and amino acids. Each of the essential food minerals does a specific job in the...
Cyanosis

Cyanosis

What is cyanosis ? Cyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the skin , nails  and lips .ie the color of the skin is turned blue and lips colour also changes from pink to blue or purple. Why cyanosis occurs ? What is the cause of cyanosis ? Cyanosis is caused due to...
Water soluble vitamins

Water soluble vitamins

Introduction :- Water soluble vitamins do not get stored in the body (except vitamin B12) so they can run out of the body in a shorter time. So they need to be continuously supplied to the body Most of them act as a coenzyme in several metabolic pathways Vitamin B1...
HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT

HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT

Hypertension, or High blood pressure is classified as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mm Hg and diastolic pressure over 80 mm Hg. To prevent high blood pressure, everyone should be encouraged to make lifestyle modifications, such as eating a healthier diet,...
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