Antenatal depression (aka prenatal depression) is a form of clinical depression that can affect a woman during pregnancy, and can be a precursor to postpartum depression if not properly Tx.

Coagulopathy (aka clotting disorder) is a condition in which the blood's ability to coagulate (form clots) is impaired. Pathophysiology The normal clotting process depends on the interplay of various proteins in the...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (aka allergic esophagitis) is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that involves eosinophils, a type of WBC. Sx Dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) Esophageal food bolus obstruction (food impaction) Heartburn

Urinary cast are cylindrical structures produced by the kidney, and present in the urine in certain DISEASED states. Pathophysiology Urinary casts form in the DCT (distal convoluted tubule) and collecting ducts of...

Hand injury is an injury to the hand. Pathophysiology The hand is a v complex organ, w/ multiple joints, different types of ligaments, tendons, and nerves W/ constant use, it is not surprising...

Mania (from Greek "mania" meaning "frenzy") is mood of an abnormally elevated aoursal energy level. Sx Heightened mood, which although often thought of as the antonym to depression, can either be: Euphoric Irritable, and can...

Vitamin B12 deficiency causes: Decreased ability to think Changes in personality, e.g. depression, irritability, and psychosis In young children: Failure to thrive (poor growth) Developmental delay (poor development) Difficulties with movement

Urge incontinence, is an overactive bladder (OAB) causing loss of bladder control, due to frequent feelings of needing to pee. [faq]What's urge incontinence? It's where you accidentally wet yourself, because you frequently have a strong...

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems. Methods Tooth brushing is scrubbing teeth w/ a TB, usually w/ TP. It can be done...

Pharmaceutical drug (aka medication) is a drug used in health care, for the purposes of Dx, Tx, or prevention. Pharmacies administer drugs. Drug discovery and development are complex and expensive endeavors...