What is Mitosis and Meiosis
Mitosis and Meiosis and Sexual reproduction: This tutorial on Mitosis and Meiosis has been provided by: Khan academy Mitosis is a process of cell duplication, or reproduction, during which …
Crohn’s disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Complete overview
Crohn’s Disease: Crohn’s disease, also known as Crohn syndrome and regional enteritis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from …
H. Pylori Bacteria Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori), previously named Campylobacter pyloridis, is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium found in the stomach. It was identified in 1982 by Barry Marshall and Robin Warren, who …
Thyroid Hormone Production VIDEO TUTORIAL
Thyroid Hormone Production: The thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), are tyrosine-based hormones produced by the thyroid gland that are primarily responsible for regulation of metabolism. Iodine is …
Cushing Syndrome Symptoms Mnemonic – BEST Medical Mnemonics
Cushing's Syndrome Mnemonic. Cushing's syndrome describes the signs and symptoms associated with prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol. The most common cause of this is …
Neonate with abdominal distention – Medical Question
Neonate with abdominal distention: While working as the attending pediatrician in the neonatal ICU, you are called by nursing to examine a two day old male child who has …
Cushing’s Syndrome – Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Cushing's syndrome describes the signs and symptoms associated with prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol. The most common cause of this is by taking glucocorticoid …
What is Starling forces – Video tutorial MADE EASY
Starling forces: The Starling equation, is an equation that illustrates the role of hydrostatic and oncotic forces (the so-called Starling forces) in the movement of fluid across capillary membranes. …
Gastrointestinal bleeding – Medical Question
A 65 year old obese woman is evaluated in your office during an annual follow up visit. She has a history of moderate osteoarthritis and she takes over the …