The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system [also called subsystem of the circulatory system] that is formed by a network of network of vessels [other than arteries and veins], tissues, … [Read More...] about Lymphatic System Structure and Function
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Postpericadiotomy Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Post-pericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) occurs in a subgroup of patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery and is characterized by fever, pleuritic pain, pleural effusion, and pericardial effusion. … [Read More...] about Postpericadiotomy Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Relapsing Fever – Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Relapsing fever is a type of fever caused by various spirochete bacteria where the infection results in recurrent episodes of fever with an intermittent period of remission.This characteristic … [Read More...] about Relapsing Fever – Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Macrocytic Anemia: Types, Causes, Investigations and Treatment
Macrocytic anemia is a type of anemia in which the red blood cells are larger than their normal volume.The term ‘macrocytic’ is a Greek word meaning ‘large cell’.Macrocytic anemia comes under … [Read More...] about Macrocytic Anemia: Types, Causes, Investigations and Treatment
Pernicious Anemia: Causes, Investigations and Treatment
Pernicious anemia is a type of megaloblastic anemia that occurs when a person's body is unable to absorb vitamin B12 from their gastrointestinal tract. This results in vitamin B12 deficiency and … [Read More...] about Pernicious Anemia: Causes, Investigations and Treatment
Megaloblastic Anemia – Causes, Pathophysiology, Investigations and Treatment
Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia which is characterized by morphologically abnormal (unusually large and immature) red blood cells known as megaloblasts. Causes of Megaloblastic … [Read More...] about Megaloblastic Anemia – Causes, Pathophysiology, Investigations and Treatment
Bone marrow – Structure, Composition and Functions
Bone marrow is soft, spongy, gelatinous tissue that fills the centers of bones known as medullary cavities.Bone marrow is highly vascular meaning that it is enriched with blood vessels and … [Read More...] about Bone marrow – Structure, Composition and Functions
Aplastic Anemia – Classification, Treatment and Prognosis
Aplastic anemia is a rare hematological (blood) disorder in which the bone marrow is damaged resulting in failure to produce all the three major types of blood cells.Bone marrow is a … [Read More...] about Aplastic Anemia – Classification, Treatment and Prognosis
DOTS Therapy and Its Use in Tuberculosis Treatment
DOTS Therapy for Tuberculosis DOTS therapy stands for directly observed treatment short-course therapy. It is a method of treatment of tubercular disease where the treatment is given according to the … [Read More...] about DOTS Therapy and Its Use in Tuberculosis Treatment
Electron microscope – Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages
An electron microscope is a type of microscope that uses an electron beam for illumination and creates an enlarged image of the specimen. (In contrast, light microscope uses visible light for purpose … [Read More...] about Electron microscope – Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages
Lactose Intolerance Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Lactose intolerance is a condition resulting from an inability to digest lactose (which is a carbohydrate present in milk and milk products).This results in gastric symptoms including abdominal … [Read More...] about Lactose Intolerance Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Rh Immune Globulin
Rh immune globulin is a blood product used as a medication to prevent Rh iso-immunisation. Other commonly used names are Anti-D gammaglobulin, anti-D (Rh o) immunoglobulin, anti-Rh immunoglobulin, … [Read More...] about Rh Immune Globulin
Amniocentesis- Indications, Procedure and Complications
Amniocentesis is a medical procedure carried out on pregnant women. It is an invasive prenatal diagnostic test in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus and analyzed for … [Read More...] about Amniocentesis- Indications, Procedure and Complications
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)- Procedure, Indications and Diagnostic Tests
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a procedure in which a bronchoscope is passed through the mouth or nose into the lungs to obtain cells and other components from bronchial and alveolar spaces for … [Read More...] about Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)- Procedure, Indications and Diagnostic Tests
Circle of Willis Anatomy and Function
The circle of Willis is a polygon-shaped arterial anastomosis in the brain formed by internal carotid and vertebral artery systems around the optic chiasm and infundibulum of the pituitary stalk in … [Read More...] about Circle of Willis Anatomy and Function