Thesaurismoses: Metabolic Disorders and Their Causes Numerous nosological forms of metabolic diseases in childhood primarily relate to intracellular metabolism disruptions, with a significant portion falling under the category of accumulation diseases, or thesaurismoses Read More …
Gastrointestinal Disorders During Pregnancy
Gastrointestinal Disorders During Pregnancy – A Brief Overview from the Perspective of Internal Medicine a) Hyperemesis Gravidarum Hyperemesis gravidarum is a serious condition that occurs in about 0.5% of all pregnancies. It typically Read More …
Drugs Acting on Mycobacteria
Drugs Acting on Mycobacteria – A Brief Overview from the Perspective of Internal Medicine a) Isoniazid Isoniazid is bactericidal for replicating bacteria and bacteriostatic for non-replicating bacteria. It is activated by mycobacterial catalase-peroxidase Read More …
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Symptoms and Treatment
Definition and Causes Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a collection of symptoms that develop as a result of progressive kidney disease lasting more than three months. These symptoms arise due to the gradual Read More …
ECG and Radiological Data of Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
ECG and Radiological Data of Pulmonary Embolism (PE) ECG Findings ECG in pulmonary embolism shows non-specific signs of right heart overload. These include the SI, QIII, TIII pattern, characterized by: Radiological Data Radiological Read More …
Laryngospasm
Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) Due to Airway Obstruction: Laryngospasm Contents Introduction Acute respiratory failure (ARF) due to airway obstruction can occur in several conditions including laryngospasm, bronchospasm, various asthmatic conditions, foreign bodies in Read More …
Signs of Coma, Diagnosis, and Differential Diagnosis
Signs of Coma, Diagnosis, and Differential Diagnosis When conducting a differential diagnosis of comatose states, the following key signs should be considered: In conclusion, the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of coma involve careful Read More …
Management of Coma and Hospitalization Protocols
Management of Coma and Hospitalization Protocols Patients in comatose states are hospitalized in intensive care units (ICUs) of multidisciplinary hospitals or specialized departments. For instance, patients with traumatic coma are admitted to neurosurgery Read More …
6 Situations When You Should Call an Ambulance for a Child
6 Situations When You Should Call an Ambulance for a Child When a child falls ill, all parents become anxious, but their responses can vary significantly. Some parents patiently wait for the pediatrician, Read More …
Head Injury and Concussion
Head Injury and Concussion: First Aid for Head Injuries Introduction Our brain is protected by the thick, strong bones of the skull, but even this robust protection may not always prevent it from Read More …