howMed Know Yourself
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of pancreas, and is important in the regulation of carbohydrate and … Read More »
Endocrine System- An Introduction
Endocrine System uses chemical signals for cell to cell communication. It coordinates the function of cells.The response to an endocrine … Read More »
Cushing Syndrome
A 24 years old (1) female (2) presented in OPD with a 7 months history of puffiness of the face … Read More »
Case Of Presbyopia
Mr. Noman, a 55 year old [1] aged driver[2], consulted an ophthalmologist with complaints of disturbed vision[3] for the last … Read More »
Pain
One of the mankind’s oldest and most dreaded fears. Photo by A. Strakey Definition: Neuroscientist: Pain is a sensory … Read More »
Case based learning: Brown Sequard Syndrome
A 22 year old[1] man[2] was speeding on a motorbike when he had a collision with a lorry[3]. He was … Read More »
Case Of Cerebellar Lesion
A 66 Year old man finds that he has more difficulty in moving about for the past one year. he … Read More »
Organization of Nervous System
Nervous System Two control systems of the body: 1. Nervous system: “System of wires” Coordinates rapid & precise responses 2. … Read More »
Synaptic Transmitters- Neurotransmitters & Neuropeptides
Neurotransmitters Definition “Neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that acts as the mediator for the transmission of impulse from one neuron … Read More »
Synapse
Definition: Communication or Junction between two neurons i.e. ‘Interneuronal junction’ Through release of chemical transmitters more than 50 compounds have … Read More »