Preeclampsia

11 years ago

Definition:- It is a multisystem disorder of unknown etiology characterized by the development of hypertension to the extent of 140/90 mm…

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

11 years ago

National high blood pressure education program working group(2000) describes 5 major categories- Gestational hypertension:- (BP>140/90 mmHg for the first time,…

Eclampsia

11 years ago

It is derived from the Greek word meaning like ‘Flash of Light’ – may occur quite abruptly. Definition – Pre-eclampsia,…

Female Reproductive Cycle [Menstrual Cycle]

11 years ago

A duration of 28 days in the female reproductive cycle is divided into 4 phases – - Menstrual Phase -…

OSTEOMYELITIS

11 years ago

An infection of the bone is termed osteomyelitis. A number of systemic infectious disease may spread to the bone such…

OSTEOPOROSIS

11 years ago

It is a common clinical syndrome involving multiple bones in which there is a quantitative reduction of bone tissue mass.…

HEPATITIS

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The infection of the liver caused by hepatotropic viruses is known as viral hepatitis. There are five main types of…

GLOMERULONEPHRITIS

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Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that injure the part of the kidney that filters blood. 1) Acute Glomerulonephritis:- Is…

LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY

11 years ago

It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae affects the skin & peripheral nerves. The causative organism is less acid-fast than tubercle…

PEPTIC ULCERS

11 years ago

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a break in the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine or…