Definition: It is an autoimmune bleeding disorder in which antibodies are formed against platelets causing the destruction and premature removal by monocyte macrophage system. Exact etiology is not known but is associated with some risk factors mentioned below…
Most commonly located on the anterior part of circle of Willis (particularly on anterior or posterior communicating arteries, at the bifurcation of middle cerebral artery and at the bifurcation of internal carotid artery. Forms Most common…
Definition Blood glucose level less than 40mg/dl in a term or premature infant is called hypoglycemic. Etiology a) decreased stores · prematurity · IUGR · Starvation b) Hyperinsulinism · Infant of diabetic mother · Erythroblastosis…
It is a neuropsychiatric syndrome secondary to liver disease characterized by unconsciousness. Etiology: Cirrhosis of liver Acute fulminant hepatitis Biliary cirrhosis Surgical portal venous shunt Portal hypertension Precipitating factors High protein intake Alcohol Constipation Infection…
Dr. Tauseefullah Akhund M.B.B.S, MPH (Sydney), (Australia) Over past decades most countries around the world have seen widespread disparity in the society, wealth, race and gender. These disparities have affected the health status of the countries badly. Those countries…
Definition: This is the commonest cause of hyperthyroidism and is due to autoimmune process in which serum IgG antibodies bind to the thyroid TSH receptors and produce stimulation of thyroid hormone production, behaving like TSH. Clinical features Increased…
Maternal complications Asymptomatic bacteremia It is thought to occur 2-3 times more frequently in women with glucose in urine. It should be diagnosed early and managed by antibiotics Pyelonephritis. It is exaggerated complication of…
Introduction European working time directive became part of UK law in October 1998 as health and safety legislation.[1]The law meant to reduce the doctors time in hospitals concerning the patient and doctors health . At that time junior doctors…
ebolatrial.com domain is for sale Introduction “We can close the book on infectious diseases” Surgeon-general of the U.S., 19671 “Viruses are now taking advantage of each other to cause damage to human populations” Dr. Pierre Formenty, WHO virus researcher, 19992…
As future healthcare professionals, medical students must develop a comprehensive understanding of various medical conditions, including drug eruptions. These skin reactions, often caused by medications, can vary in severity and presentation. This article aims to provide a succinct overview of…
Differential Diagnoses in General Medicine David Scerri MD MRCP(UK) Manchester, UK Online differential diagnosis book on almost every medical condition listed alphabetically. www.geocities.com/davidscerri/ Differential Diagnosis of Rhinitis MM Carr DDS MD MEd www.icarus.med.utoronto.ca
We have to appreciate the fact that Diabetes Mellitus is a condition causing 25 times more blindness ; it is a condition causing Nephropathy ending up in Kidney failure; Neuropathy causing numbness, wounds & amputations and Heart Attacks & Strokes…
Dr. Tauseefullah Akhund M.B.B.S, MPH (Sydney), (Australia) Page 1 2 3 COST PROJECTION (A): Fixed Cost FIXED COSTS PER YEAR Start Up Cost $105,000 per-bed x 18 = $1,890,000 (20 years life expectancy) Building 9 Bedrooms…
Dr. Tauseefullah Akhund M.B.B.S, MPH (Sydney), (Australia) Page 1 2 3 INTRODUCTION (A): Rationale The older peoples need help that’s why people start a new business to build Nursing Homes. Unfortunately, the total numbers of Nursing Homes…
Dr. Tauseefullah Akhund M.B.B.S, MPH (Sydney), (Australia) Page 1 2 3 Construct a Budget. Students are required to develop a new cost centre with income earning potential and develop a zero based budget i.e. from scratch, for a…
Blackwater Fever: A Serious Complication of Malaria Blackwater fever is a rare but dangerous complication of malaria infection. It occurs almost exclusively with infection from the parasite Plasmodium falciparum[5]. The disease is characterized by the bursting of red blood cells…
Tauseef Akhund Research Officer Paediatric Department. Agha Khan University Karachi Pakistan Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines,…
Cardiac arrhythmias, commonly referred to as irregular heartbeats, are disruptions in the normal rhythm of the heart’s electrical system. These rhythm abnormalities can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, potentially leading to serious health complications. Understanding the causes,…
Addison’s disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency, is a rare chronic condition characterized by the inadequate production of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone by the adrenal glands[4]. It is important for medical students to understand the etiology, pathogenesis, and management…
Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, can lead to various complications that affect multiple organs and systems within the body. While long-term complications are well-recognized, acute complications also demand attention due to their sudden…