Kidney function tests are tests which help check the kidneys are working properly. Physiology Kidney is a bean shaped organs located at the rear of the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum). It receives blood...

Facial symmetry is a specific measure of body asymetry. Alongside averageness and youthfulness, it influences judgements of aesthetic traits of physical attractiveness and beauty.

CCB's (calcium channel blockers) reduce blood pressure. MOA Disrupts movement of calcium through calcium channels, thereby: Reducing BP Slowing HR Reducing force of contraction of the heart Unlike beta blockers, CCB don't decrease responsiveness of heart to...

Pregnancy category of drugs are an assessment of the risk of fetal injury due to the drug, if it is used as directed by the mother during pregnancy. It does...

Hysterectomy (from Greek "hysteria" meaning "uterus", and "otomy" meaning "cutting") is the surgical removal of the uterus. It can also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other surrounding...

Gastroenteritis (aka infectious diarrhea, from "gastro" meaning "stomach", and "entero" meaning "small intestine") is an inflammation of the GI tract, involving both the stomach and small intestine, and is caused...

Reactive airway disease is a condition involving wheezing and allergic reactions. It is used to describe an asthma-like syndrome in infants, that may be later confirmed as asthma when they become...

Erythema (from Greek "erythros" meaning "red") is redness of skin (or mucous membrane). [img]palmar-erythema.jpg[/img] Pathophysiology Caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) of superficial capillaries. It occurs in: Skin injury Infection Inflammation Hypercholesterolemia, just like how it causes spider...

Antihypertensives are drugs that Tx hypertension, to prevent complications (e.g. stroke, MI, heart failure). Classification Thiazide diuretics, usually considered first line ACE inhibitors, considered near-first line ARB's Reduce heart rate: Calcium channel blockers, considered near-first line Beta blockers Indications As...

Induced abortion is the intentional killing of a fetus/embryo, by forcing it out of a womb before it is able to survive of its own. Late termination of pregnancy (aka late-term...