The differences between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma are: Diabetic ketoacidosis Non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma Definition Triad of: hyperglycemia, … Read More »
Adrenal hormones -Glucocorticoids Mechanism of Action, Therapeutic Uses and Adverse Effects
Adrenal hormones are released from the adrenal gland, which is divided into two parts: Adrenal cortex –hormones secreted are known … Read More »
Stress Management
“Stress is not necessarily something bad – it all depends on how you take it. The stress of creative successful … Read More »
Urine Routine Examination
Clinical Significance 1. Urine testing provides rapid, valuable and reliable information into the health status of the patient. 2. Urine … Read More »
Renal Function Tests
Functions of Kidney The kidney has five major functions Ø Removal of waste products/ toxic substances Ø Regulation of water … Read More »
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY MEDICINE
• Specialty which deals with populations and comprises those doctors who try to measure the needs of the population, both … Read More »
Interesting facts about the human body Part-4
An average adult laughs only 15 to 100 times while a six years old does so about 300 times per … Read More »
Interesting facts about the human body Part-3
The length of the nose is same as that of the thumb. Human female’s heart beats faster than male’s. In … Read More »
Interesting facts about the human body Part-2
More calories are burnt while sleeping than when one is watching the television. 10% of taste buds are on the … Read More »
Interesting facts about the human body
98% of the atoms in our body are replaced every year. Nearly three hundred million cells die in the body … Read More »