Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What You Need to Know Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What You Need to Know Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What You Need to Know Peptic Ulcer Disease: Distinguishing Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers: Pain Duration: Gastric: Pain immediately after eating, pain when hungry, poor response to antacids.…
Pathogenesis of Skin Diseases and Skin Appendage Diseases Pathogenesis of Skin Diseases and Skin Appendage Diseases Pathogenesis of Skin Diseases and Skin Appendage Diseases I. Skin Diseases Caused by Microorganisms: Acne: Caused by the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). Acute dermatitis: Often a manifestation of lesions caused by microorganisms. II. Allergic Skin Diseases: Type I…
Parts of Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine Parts of Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine Here is a list of commonly used herbal medicines in Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with the parts of the plant used: Roots: Stemona japonica Turmeric Ginseng Centella asiatica Dioscorea opposita Angelica dahurica Dioscorea batatas Bark, leaves, fruits,…
Parasitology Basics Parasitology Basics Parasitology Basics # Relationships Between Organisms There are four main types of relationships between organisms: Mutualism: Two organisms live together, both benefiting. Commensalism: Two organisms live together, one benefits, the other is neither harmed nor helped. Saprotrophism: An organism lives on dead organic matter. There are two types: Endosaprophytes: Organisms living…
Parasitic Diseases: A Global Health Issue Parasitic Diseases: A Global Health Issue Parasitic Diseases: A Global Health Issue Parasitic diseases are a global health problem, affecting human health and development. They are caused by parasitic pathogens, including protozoa, helminths, fungi, and arthropods. Differences between parasitic diseases and bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases: Bacterial, viral, and…
Pancreatic Cancer: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment Pancreatic Cancer: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment Pancreatic Cancer: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment Pancreatic cancer is a dangerous cancer, often detected late, and has a high mortality rate. 1. Types of Cancer Around the Ampulla of Vater: Pancreatic head cancer (40-60%): The most common type of cancer…
Pain Relievers, Antipyretics, and Anti-inflammatory Drugs: An Overview Pain Relievers, Antipyretics, and Anti-inflammatory Drugs: An Overview Pain Relievers, Antipyretics, and Anti-inflammatory Drugs: An Overview 1. Pharmacokinetic Properties Absorption: Weak acids, so they are well absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. Protein binding: They bind strongly to plasma proteins (95-99%), leading to drug interactions. Distribution: Widely distributed,…
Overview of Chromosomes Overview of Chromosomes Overview of Chromosomes Chromosomes are structures that can be stained with alkaline dyes. They are tightly packed double-stranded DNA molecules along with proteins, playing a crucial role in storing and transmitting genetic information. # Types of chromosomes: Single chromosome: Consists of one chromatid (one DNA molecule). Double chromosome: Consists…
Overdue Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Overdue Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Overdue Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Previous Recommendations: Assessment Timeline: After the 40th week of pregnancy. Assessment Indicators: Stress test: Evaluates the fetal heart rate response to contractions. Non-stress test: Evaluates the fetal heart rate response to fetal movement. Classic…
Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that affects the joints, particularly the knees, hips, hands, and spine. It occurs when the cartilage in the joints degenerates, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Classification of Osteoarthritis: Primary: Occurs due to the…