Modern Topics – Page 5

21 Apr 22

Clavicle

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MEANINGClavicle is a Latin word. It means KEY. It looks like f in Italic. It is also known as COLLAR BONE.TYPEIt is placed horizontally. It is the only long bone.LOCATIONIt is present between the junction of neck and thorax. Its anterior aspect lies between the posterior triangle of neck and…

11 Apr 22

Acne Vulgaris

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INTRODUCTION– It is the formation of comedones, pustules, papules, nodules or cysts, etc. due to obstruction and inflammation of hair follicles along with their sebaceous gland in the adjacent areas mostly on face and upper trunk of affected individuals in their adolescence years (also known as pilosebaceous units). Pathophysiology of…

09 Apr 22

Anemia

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According to WHO criteria, anemia is defined as blood hemoglobin concentration <13 g/dL or hematocrit <39% in adult males and Hb <12g/dL or hematocrit <37% in adult females. It can be classified in many ways. Classification Of Anemia- Based on mean corpuscular value it can be of following types: 1)…

04 Apr 22

Adipose Tissue & Cryopreservation

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The adipose tissue harbors benefits already known since the time of Napoleon, when it is believed to have been used to help the healing of amputated limbs. Over the years, it has been discovered that the cells of the adipose tissue, if infiltrated in the subcutaneous tissue, are able to…

31 Mar 22

Human Anatomy

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(PART – 1) The term anatomy is coined by Aristotle 2300 years back. It is derived from 2 Greek words. These two words are ANA and TOME. Here ANA means up and TOME means to cut. So, Anatomy means to cut up. Anatomy means dissection in Latin. Now let’s know…

29 Mar 22

Trichotillomania

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INTRODUCTION- It is also known as ‘TRICH’ which is mainly characterized by recurrent pulling out of one’s own hair without any cosmetic reasons from different parts like scalp or any other part of the body (eyebrows, eyelids, etc.) resulting in hair loss eventually where person changes sites of pulling the…

20 Mar 22

ABORTION

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Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the period of viability i.e., 20 weeks of gestation or birth weight of 500 grams. TYPES OF ABORTION: There are two types of abortion: Spontaneous Abortion Induced AbortionSPONTANEOUS ABORTION : It is also known as miscarriages. It occurs spontaneously without the patient’s will.…

09 Mar 22

Routes of Drug Administration

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Definition – Routes of drug administration means how the drug is given to the patient , it can be of various methods whether it can be orally , rectal, sublingual , injectable , inhalation, nasal etc Classification– Drugs are classified on the basis of how they are given , it…

03 Mar 22

Constipation in Children

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Introduction Passing of hard stools less than 3 times in a week , or more infrequently is known as constipation. Some children normally do not pass stool at regular intervals and feels no problem while passing stools ,and there is no irritable problems and thrives well, this will not be…

25 Feb 22

Neck Pain & Cervical Spondylosis

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Introduction– Neck pain , a very common problem which we all have gone through, atleast once in our lifetime. In this article we will learn about basic causes of it and some bits of information about Cervical spondylosis and its management. Causes– Mechanical causes- It is the most common cause…

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