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DiseasesCongestive Heart Failure infographic
What is Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)? Congestive heart failure is a combined right and left heart failure, producing both pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema. Causes of heart failure include: hypertension valvular disease cardiomyopathy coronary heart disease The low cardiac output in heart failure results in increased sympathetic nervous activity, which stimulates the rate and force…
Aug 30, 2017
DiseasesDiseases of vitamins deficiency summarized
Diseases of vitamins deficiency It is very important to call the disease name as long as you have been asked about a vitamin deficiency. This is a common and repeated question in pharmacy examinations. For a quick comprehensive review on vitamins, click here. Please look at the following table: Vitamin Chemical Name If deficient causes…
May 20, 2017
DiseasesDeep Vein Thrombosis – DVT explained by video
Venous thromboembolic disease represents a spectrum of conditions that includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) A blood clot in the deep venous system, a network of large veins with extensive branching that covers the whole body. What are the Symptoms and Signs of a DVT? Pain and swelling…
May 20, 2017
Drug facts170 facts that should be known about Antibiotics
Whether you are a pharmacist, ID specialist, microbiologist, pharmacy student or anyone who is interested or reviewing antibiotics I will put here the MUST know tips, facts and notes about Antibiotics. You can use these facts for fast reviewing antibiotics, they cover almost every single antibiotic class with very important notes and tips that should…
Apr 15, 2017
DiseasesCongestive Heart Failure – Animation video
Congestive Heart Failure video illustrating the steps of the heart when it becomes congested and cannot pump enough blood to the body. Video by BioDigital Inc.
Sep 14, 2016
GeneralUnderstanding The Ebola virus [Video]
How does Ebola virus attack the body? Good video for better understanding how the Ebola virus attacks human body! How does it take over the body cells as well as other interesting info and statics. You can read more about Ebola virus here or here. Ebola virus latest info on CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
Oct 10, 2015
Drug factsThe “ABCDE” uses of Heparin – Mnemonic
What is Heparin? Heparin is a drug used to prevent clots in the blood vessels. Simply a blood thinner. Uses of Heparin : A: Acute coronary syndrome. B: Bypass Surgery. C: Cardiac Thrombi D: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) E: Embolism ABCDE uses of Heparin.
Sep 28, 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
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Ebola outbreaks with 99 new cases – FAQ infograhp
In the week of 22 Feb 2015, another 99 cases of deadly Ebola infection ( Ebola hemorrhagic fever ), reported in Africa by 3 countries : Sierra Leone, Guinea & Liberia. Within the healthcare community , 3 health workers had infected with the deadly virus . In these countries , according to WHO reports and statics…
Feb 25, 2015
Food & VitaminsCalcium is your bones [Part 2]
To find part 1 please click here. We talked about how important the calcium for your bones , other things you need to know about calcium supplementation : Calcium dietary supplements can interact or interfere with certain medications or drugs you take & some medication may increase or decrease calcium level in your blood. Calcium…
Jan 25, 2015