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Pharma InfographicsDo you think you might be depressed ?
How depression looks like? Feeling down, hopeless , anxious and empty ! depression can cause all these symptoms and feelings so basically the best to treat depression is to get help and support to overcome those devastating feelings and starting to be positive towards your self and to beat depression. Depression and its complications like…
Aug 18, 2015
GeneralGetting old ? here is some interesting facts
Dealing with getting old: Worldwide,it is estimated that by 2020, for the first time in history, the number of people aged 60 years and older will outnumber children younger than 5 years. By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years and older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 841 million today. Eighty percent…
Aug 15, 2015
Drug factsWhat do you need to know about insulin formulations ?
There are three main characteristics of insulin : ** update: an insulin comparison chart article written in 2017 with downloadable file : Click Here Onset which is the length of time before insulin reaches the bloodstream and begins its intended action. Peak time which is the time during which insulin is at its maximum strength…
Aug 15, 2015
PharmacologyCardiac conduction system – ECG [Video]
It is an amazing work done by Primal Pictures to demonstrate the Cardiac conduction system and the relation with ECG. Moreover, you can read more about How to read ECG basic common charts HERE. Please watch and Re-share if you like it. Cardiac Conduction system illustration: Good luck You can read more about ECG :…
Jul 24, 2015
PharmacologySympathetic and Para-sympathetic effects compared
Fight or Flight response – > Sympathetic nervous system. Rest and Digest response -> Parasympathetic nervous system. “The Fight or Flight Response” by Jvnkfood – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Fight_or_Flight_Response.jpg#/media/File:The_Fight_or_Flight_Response.jpg
Jul 24, 2015
GeneralRheumatoid arthritis VS osteoarthritis – Differences
Rheumatoid arthritis VS osteoarthritis Feature Rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis Primary Joint Affected metacarpophalangeal distal interphalangeal heberden’s nodes absent frequently present joint characteristic Soft, warm andt ender Hard and Bony Stiffness Worse after resting Worse after effort Laboratory finding Positive Rheumatoid factor . Anti-CCP antibody. Elevated ESR and CRP. Rheumatoid factor negative. Anti-CCP negative antibod. Normal…
Jun 24, 2015
MnemonicsMemorize tuberculosis drug family RIPES
How to remember drugs that are used to treat Tuberculosis: R I P E S Pharmaceutical mnemonics R : Rifampicin I : Isoniazide P : Pyrazinamide E : Ethambutol S : Streptomycin. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that targeting lungs , caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB symptoms include cough, weight loss, fatigue,…
May 23, 2015
PharmacologyHow Cholesterol blocks your body arteries [Video]
Hey , A short video produced by AZ!, It shows how cholesterol clogs the arteries through different stages leading to heart attack. Enjoy the science ..
May 23, 2015
Drug factsMapping diuretics uses & side effects.
Diuretics are urine producing products, actually by force. The following image is an excellent map for grouping the different categories of diuretics with their uses and side effects. Major diuretics groups : Loop diuretics. Thiazide diuretics. K sparing. Carbonic Anhydrase inhibitors. Osmotic diuretics. Click the image to Enlarge!
Apr 26, 2015
Patho-physiologyHow does metastatic melanoma cells look like?
Click image to enlarge In melanoma cells (Evil Cells) : Yellow color : The podosomes . Blue Color : Cell nuclei. Red Color : actin. Green Color : actin regulator. The proliferation of melanoma cells depends on their actin rich core structure as described above with its colors. Source of image : NCI Center for…
Apr 24, 2015
GeneralIs liraglutide able to reduce your weight ?
Today novonordisk , Denmark based drug maker announced the launch of its new drug for weight management. liraglutide is GLP-1 agonist , used for treating type II diabetes , approved today as additive to low calories food + physical activity for managing obese people.
Apr 22, 2015
GeneralKidney stones formation , types , risks & prevention [Video]
Kidney stones formation: An interesting video showing how renal stones “calculi” are formed. The most common types stones formed with risk factors and prevention methods including life style modification and using medication to minimize the risk for surgery.
Apr 17, 2015