Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are conditions caused by decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries, causing part of the heart muscle to be unable to function properly or dies. [faq]What is acute...

von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the most common hereditary coagulation abnormality in huamns, although it can also be acquired due to other medical conditions. Pathophysiology It arises due to qualitative or quantitative...

Neonatal resuscitation (aka newborn resuscitation) is the resuscitation of a newborn child with birth asphyxia. [faq]Neonatal means within the 1st 4 weeks of birth. So this is that? Sort of. We're particularly...

Preterm birth (aka premmies) is where a baby is born 34-36 weeks gestation. The cause of preterm birth is often unknown, but there are risk factors associated. TPL is short term for...

Liver disease is damage to or disease of the liver. Classification Acute liver failure, where there is appearance of severe comlications rapidly after the first signs of liver disease (e.g. jaundice), indicating...

Health care is the Dx, Tx, and prevention of disease (also illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments). Classification Primary care, who act as first point of consultation for all Pt's...

Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory. Topical steroid is topical form of corticosteroid. Purpose Tx rash, eczema, dermatitis Tx asthma → reduce airway inflammation Antenatal corticosteroids → given to women expecting preterm delivery. It is used help the lungs of a premature...

Endoscopy refers to the use of an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ (or cavity). Endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. There are various types of endoscopes...

Antidepressants are used to Tx clinical depression, as well as anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and various other psychiatric diseases. Classification The major classes include: SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) SNRI's (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) TCA's...

Vaginal discharge is where biological fuids are contained within, or expelled from the vagina. Whilst most discharge is normal and reflect the various stages of the menstrual cycle, it can...