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General
List of electrolytes and their normal range
What are the normal range of electrolytes in the human body ?These are the normal lab values of the body most common electrolytes:
Jul 18, 2020
General
Antibiogram Template chart (excel sheet)
Antibiogram template chart in Excel: what a hospital antibiogram is and how to summarise local antimicrobial susceptibility of pathogens to antibiotics.
Jun 6, 2020
Diseases
Stroke at a glance – F.A.S.T Signs
Similar to heart attack, stroke is a brain attack due to ischemia (Blood doesn't flow well to the brain cells). F.A.S.T are the signs of Strokes.
Jun 3, 2020
Quizzes
Pharmaceutical Antidotes quiz with answers
Test your knowledge regarding toxic doses of many drugs and their popular and specific antidotes by taking this quick pharmaceutical antidotes quiz.
May 28, 2020
Mnemonics
Benzodiazepines in Liver Failure
Benzodiazepines in liver failure: how the class acts on GABA-A receptors, plus the LOT mnemonic (lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam) for use in liver disease.
May 28, 2020
Mnemonics
How to remember Cardio Selective Beta Blockers
Mnemonic for cardioselective beta blockers that act only on B1 receptors in the heart: betaxolol, acebutolol, esmolol, atenolol and metoprolol (BAEAM).
May 24, 2020
Diseases
COVID-19 VS MERS VS SARS
Difference between COVID-19 pandemic and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) and SARS (Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome).
Jan 31, 2020
Diseases
2019 Novel Coronavirus – Safety tips
2019–20 China pneumonia outbreak (Novel Coronavirus) Safety tips
Jan 31, 2020
Mnemonics
Ligaments VS Tendons
How to remember Sprain VS Strain
Nov 17, 2019
Drug facts
New Antibiotics Spectrum for problematic pathogens
It is a nightmare for ID physicians and microbiologists when it comes to select appropriate antibiotics to fight problematic pathogens like: ESBLS MDR Pseudomonas CRE (carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae) However, currently there are many ABs that are released in the market or under development to fight those hard to treat infections. The below chart shows the…
Oct 14, 2019
Pharmacology
SNRI VS SSRI | Quick Comparison
SSRI VS SNRI Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) Venlafaxine desvenlafaxine Duloxetine SNRI manage depression associated with pain. This is attributed to their ability to inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine. VERSUS Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Paroxetine Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Citalopram Escitalopram Combining antidepressant medications from different classes like SNRI,SSRI and TCAs could lead to Serotonin…
Sep 16, 2019
Drug facts
Why you should avoid alcohol while taking metronidazole ?
Metronidazole is a well-known anti-bacterial agent that has been used for decades to treat infections, especially gram positive agents. However, it is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are under any treatment regimen that includes Flagyl (Metronidazole). Disulfiram-like reaction: A disulfiram-like reaction occurs when alcohol interacts similarly with a drug other than disulfiram, such as…
Sep 13, 2019