Difficult Labor: Essential Knowledge Difficult Labor: Essential Knowledge Difficult Labor: Essential Knowledge This article provides information about common complications that can occur during labor and delivery, including: 1. Uterine Contraction (UC) Disorders: Increased UC: Definition: Increased muscle tension and frequency of contractions. Causes: Mechanical obstruction (narrow pelvis, anterior uterine fibroids, abnormal fetal presentation), amniotic infection,…
Dementia: Understanding This Common Condition Dementia: Understanding This Common Condition Dementia: Understanding This Common Condition Dementia is a syndrome that causes a gradual and permanent decline in memory and cognitive abilities. This condition is becoming increasingly common in people over 60, with the prevalence doubling every five years. According to the DSM-IV, dementia is diagnosed…
Dental Article Dental Article Dental Article This article summarizes knowledge about Dentistry (RHM), including true or false questions and answers. 1. Pathology: Gingivitis due to calculus: True. Extraction is indicated for all VQC3: False. Osteomyelitis of the jaw due to teeth is a common disease: True. All dentin caries test positive to cold (+): False.…
Cough Syrup: Mechanism of Action and Common Types Cough Syrup: Mechanism of Action and Common Types Cough Syrup: Mechanism of Action and Common Types Cough syrup is used to treat the symptoms of coughing, a natural reflex of the body to remove irritants from the respiratory tract. Cough syrups work through various mechanisms, including: 1.…
Cough: A Manifestation of Many Medical Conditions Cough: A Manifestation of Many Medical Conditions Coughing is a conditioned reflex that occurs suddenly and repeatedly, aiming to expel secretions and irritants from the respiratory tract. Coughing can be a symptom of many medical conditions, including cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Cough in Cardiovascular Diseases: Cardiovascular diseases cause…
Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease Concept: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common disease, especially in developed countries. The main cause is the deposition of fat in the inner layer of the coronary arteries (CA), leading to atherosclerosis. The process of atherosclerosis progresses gradually, causing narrowing of the CA lumen and…
Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease 1. Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a prevalent condition in developed countries. Pathogenesis: Fat deposits in the inner lining of the coronary arteries lead to atherosclerosis, progressively forming blood clots that cause obstruction. Major complications: Angina pectoris (AP), myocardial infarction (MI), and sudden death. 2.…
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Comprehensive Guide Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Comprehensive Guide Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung tissue (including alveoli, alveolar sacs, respiratory bronchioles, terminal bronchioles, and interstitial tissue) that can affect an entire lobe, alveoli adjacent to the bronchus, or interstitial tissue. Classification: Acute pneumonia: Lasts less than 21 days. Community-acquired pneumonia: Not…
Confidence Interval Estimation for Mean and Proportion Confidence Interval Estimation for Mean and Proportion # Basic Concepts: Confidence interval (or interval estimate) is a range of values determined from sample data, used to estimate the true value of a population parameter. Point estimate is a single value calculated from the sample data to estimate the…
Colorectal Cancer: A Brief Report Colorectal Cancer: A Brief Report Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common type of cancer, ranking high among all cancers. Classification and Location: The majority of CRC (90-95%) are adenocarcinomas and mucinous adenocarcinomas, diagnosed primarily through colonoscopy. Common locations: Rectum (45%) Sigmoid colon (25%) Other locations (30%) Risk Factors: Familial adenomatous…