What is Osteomyelitis? Infection of the bone and bone marrow is called Osteomyelitis. Bone infections are important because of their ability to cause serious complications and permanent disability. Infections of the bones are commoner in infants and toddlers than in children. The part of the bone commonly affected in Osteomyelitis is the metaphysis. The bones …
What are Bed Sores? Bed sores are tissue death (or necrosis) with ulceration of the skin due to prolonged pressure. Bed sores are also known as Pressure sores or Pressure ulcers. They are also called Decubitus ulcers. Whatever you called them, bed sores are skin ulcers affecting both the skin and the underlying tissues depending on …
Medicine and Surgery Courses There are many courses under medicine and surgery that may vary according to the medical school you are in. Even though the Medicine and Surgery courses may have different names, they impart the same knowledge in the medical student towards becoming a good Doctor. The list of courses …
What is a Colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a procedure used both for diagnosis and therapy of diseases affecting the colon in which the whole colon is visualized using an endoscope known as a colonoscope. The colonoscope has a long flexible tube that is approximately the size of the finger of an adult. The length …
Definition of Heart Failure Heart failure (also known as Congestive Cardiac Failure, CCF or Congestive Heart Failure, CHF; they all mean the same) is a clinical syndrome characterized by inability of the heart to function as a pump to maintain the normal circulation of blood, or its ability to do so only in the …
What is Nephrotic Syndrome in Children? Nephrotic Syndrome in children is the occurrence of the following symptoms together: low albumin in the blood, proteins occurring in urine, swelling of the body and excessive lipids (fats) in the blood. It is a Kidney disease that affects both kidneys and if not treated, may …
What is Immunization/Vaccination? Immunization is the production of immunity by artificial means which may be passive with antisera or active vaccine whereas Vaccination is the use of antigens to stimulate the body to produce its own antibodies. When your baby receives Immunization, he/she will be able to fight the infection that the …
What is Barium Meal? Barium meal is a procedure that helps in the diagnosis of different disease conditions. This technique makes use of a medium known as “Barium”, which serves as the contrast that helps to outline the intestinal tract up to the level of the small intestine (follow through) as against …