Modern Topics – Page 6

21 Feb 22

Alcoholism

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Abstract Alcohol is a new problem of the modern society. Alcohol when used in a low amounts might be good for health but in higher amount it is really hazardous for health. Alcohol distributes throughout the body ,affecting almost every system of the body and altering nearly every function of…

15 Feb 22

Pathophysiology of Dysmenorrhoea

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Introduction- It is defined as painful lower abdominal cramps or pain that occur with menstruation also known as ‘menstrual pain’ in common words, it is known as most common gynaecological problem in form of pelvic pain in women in their reproductive life. Classification of dysmenorrhea with sign & symptoms –…

13 Feb 22

MEASLES IN CHILDREN

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INTRODUCTION– • Commonest vaccine-preventable illness.• Highly contagious viral infections of respiratory system.• Characterized by fever ,URTI , generalized maculopapular rash.• Self limiting course but high morbidity and mortality. EPIDEMIOLOGY-A) Measles virus is RNA virus of only one known serotypeFamily – ParamyxoviridaeGenus – Morbillivirus B) Source of infection– Nasopharyngeal secreations of…

06 Feb 22

Adverse Drug Reactions

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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 medical occurrence that is associated with the use of a medication or…

04 Feb 22

GIT Diseases – I

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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– 40% cases are related to birth defects. Mackel Diverticulum- We very well know…

February 2, 2022
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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 body and some of them…

28 Jan 22

Cyanosis

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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…

25 Jan 22

Pathophysiology Of Warts

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Introduction- They are noncancerous rough elevations on the skin. Causative agent are human papillomavirus (HPV) when enters the skin through cut or break and thus causes infections. Symptoms- Mostly they are asymptomatic but sometimes they may cause pain(in soles), itching, tightness, etc. Some have small black or brownish dots caused…

06 Jan 22

APPROACH TO HEMOPTYSIS

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Definition: It is defined as expectoration of the blood from the respiratory tract. Massive hemoptysis: Massive hemoptysis is broadly defined as production of 500-600 ml of blood over 24 hours; 100 ml within 1 hour or bleeding necessitating transfusion or causing hemodynamic compromise. Pathogenesis: Primary origin of the blood comes…

04 Jan 22

PHYSIOLOGY OF MENOPAUSE

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BASIC TERMINOLOGIES– Menopause– The term ‘menopause’ means cessation of menstruation. It can be defined as physiologic or iatrogenic cessation of menses (amenorrhea) due to decreased ovarian function.(Age of menopause is normally between 47-50 years; occasionally between 40-46,and in other extreme as late as 55 years of age ) Perimenopause–…