Definition of forest Forests are an assemblage of trees growing close to each other, these trees form a layer of foliage that largely covers the ground and shows stratification with more than one layer. The study of forests falls under the field of ecology. Forests provide home for different plants and animals, …
What is Cellulitis? Cellulitis is a non-suppurative, superficial, spreading inflammation of connective tissue. It is a diffuse inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue resulting from invasion by pyogenic bacteria. It spreads along subcutaneous tissues and fascial planes. Streptococcus pyogenes is the commonest cause; less frequently Staphylococcus aureus is responsible and occasionally both species …
What are Sutures in Surgery? Sutures are surgical thread like materials used for stitching tissues in surgery. They used to tie, ligate or appose tissue together. There are various types of sutures used during surgical operations and are suited for different purposes depending on the specific type of operation and the type …
What is Leukaemia? Leukaemia is simply the cancer of the blood. Just like any other cell of the body, blood cells can become malignant and cannot be controlled by the normal body regulatory mechanism. This means that these Leukemic cells continue to proliferate in the blood without control. The harmful effect of …
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a chronic motor disorder involving posture with or without movement that results from a non-progressive injury to the developing brain. Although the underlying brain injury is non-progressive, the clinical features of Cerebral Palsy may change over time as the child acquires new motor functions …
Are you confused on what type of chickens to start rearing in your poultry farming business? I will outline the benefits and disadvantages of rearing each of the types of chickens: layers (for eggs) and Broilers (for meat). What I will say is based on personal experience and I will give you …
What is Hysterosalpingogram or Hysterosalpingrography? Hysterosalpingography or Hysterosalpingogram is a radiological procedure that gives information about the uterine cavity and isthmus of the fallopian tube, that laparoscopy and dye cannot provide such as adhesiolysis or ovarian cystectomy. Hysterosalpingograms (HSG) are used in women with no history of pelvic damage or infection. The test …
Computed Tomography Scanning (CT SCAN) Computed tomography is not as readily available as ultrasound, it is costly and is often a second line investigation. It is however the imaging of choice in abdominal trauma and for staging tumours. It is used for the following disease conditions. Uses of CT SCAN in diagnosis …