Definition:- It is a multisystem disorder of unknown etiology characterized by the development of hypertension to the extent of 140/90 mm of Hg...
National high blood pressure education program working group(2000) describes 5 major categories- Gestational hypertension:- (BP>140/90 mmHg for the first time, after 20...
It is derived from the Greek word meaning like ‘Flash of Light’ – may occur quite abruptly. Definition – Pre-eclampsia, when complicated...
A duration of 28 days in the female reproductive cycle is divided into 4 phases – – Menstrual Phase – Preovulatory Phase...
An infection of the bone is termed osteomyelitis. A number of systemic infectious disease may spread to the bone such as enteric...
It is a common clinical syndrome involving multiple bones in which there is a quantitative reduction of bone tissue mass. These reduction...
The infection of the liver caused by hepatotropic viruses is known as viral hepatitis. There are five main types of hepatotropic viruses...
Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that injure the part of the kidney that filters blood. 1) Acute Glomerulonephritis:- Is know to...
It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae affects the skin & peripheral nerves. The causative organism is less acid-fast than tubercle bacillus. MORPHOLOGICAL...
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a break in the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine or sometimes the...