What is DNA – Video Tutorial
What is DNA? Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a complex molecule that encodes all the genetic information that is necessary to develop all the living organisms. There is nuclear Deoxyribonucleic …
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Mnemonic
Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome (ARDS): Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is respiratory failure from a systemic disease or an overwhelming lung injury which leads to severe hypoxia. ARDS causes …
Biochemistry – Medical Question
Biochemistry: A 9-year-old girl is found to be nearsighted during a vision screening at school, and the school nurse tells the parents the child should be fitted for corrective lenses. The patient …
Nephrotic syndrome Mnemonic
Nephrotic syndrome mnemonic: Nephrotic syndrome is a renal disorder that increases the permeability of the capillary walls of the glomerulus leading to excretion and loss of protein specially Albumin …
Preliminary step for prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia
Preliminary step for prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia β-thalassemia is a common disease caused by the reduction or absence of beta globin chain production that results in impaired production of …
How to study for USMLE step 1 Pharmacology
How to study for USMLE step 1 Pharmacology: first, like many of you, one of my biggest fears while preparing for USMLE step 1 exam was pharmacology. I am …
Autosomal Dominant Disorders Mnemonic
Autosomal Dominant disorders Mnemonic: autosomal dominant inheritance means that the mutated gene is located on one of the autosomes (nonsex chromosomes). This means that males and females are equally …
Conn’s syndrome (Primary Hyperaldosteronism) – Video Lecture
Conn’s syndrome: What is Conn’s syndrome? Conn’s syndrome also known as Primary Hyperaldosteronism, is a tumor of adrenal glad which causes excess production of a hormone called aldosterone. The major …
Glucocorticoids Pharmacology – Video Tutorial
Glucocorticoids Pharmacology: Glucocorticoids (GC) are a class of steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), which is present in almost every vertebrate animal cell. The name glucocorticoid …
Chromosomes, Chromatids, Chromatin
This lecture on Chromosomes has been provided by: Khan Academy Chromosome: A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA, protein, and RNA found in cells. It is a single …