Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Management Author : Jordan Phillips Subject : Gastroenterology Helicobacter pylori refers to a microaerophilic bacterium that is usually found in stomach. It is generally in the shape of a helix. Its shape is developed from penetrating the mucoid lining of the stomach. Read More |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Assessment and Management Author : Jack Marlow Subject : Gastroenterology Inflammatory bowel disease refers to a group of chronic infections which affect the digestive tract. These occur when the immune system of the body attacks the harmless bacteria, virus and other microbes Read More |
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Intestinal Inflammation: Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Elizabeth Carter Subject : Gastroenterology Intestinal inflammation refers to the condition in which the inner lining of the large intestine undergoes inflammation. It can be caused by infection, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemic colitis, allergic Read More |
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Author : Penelope Clark Subject : Gastroenterology Colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine, also known as the colon. It causes discomfort and pain in the abdomen. There are different types of colitis such as ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous Read More |
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Huntington's Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Management Author : Victor Fargo Subject : Genetic Disorders Huntington's disease is a hereditary disease that causes the progressive breakdown or degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. It impacts the functional abilities resulting in motor, cognitive and psychiatric Read More |
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Mitochondrial Diseases: From Genes to Clinical Manifestations Author : Liz Herald Subject : Genetic Disorders The organelles that generate energy for the cell and are found in every cell of the human body except red blood cells are called mitochondria. The group of disorders caused by mitochondrial dysfunction Read More |
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A Clinician's Guide to Prenatal and Postnatal Care Author : Nicola Morse Subject : Gynaecology & Obstetrics The field of obstetrics is concerned with the care of women through the period of pregnancy until after delivery. An important objective of this field is to provide adequate prenatal and postnatal care. Read More |
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Cesarean Delivery: A Practical Approach Author : Tianna Davis Subject : Gynaecology & Obstetrics The use of surgery to deliver babies is known as cesarean delivery. It is performed when vaginal delivery can put the life of the mother or the baby at risk. Complicated cases such as twin pregnancy, obstructed Read More |
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Cesarean Section: Complications of Labor and Delivery Author : Tianna Davis Subject : Gynaecology & Obstetrics Cesarean section or C-section refers to the use of surgery to aid the delivery of a baby. It is performed when a vaginal delivery puts the baby or the mother at risk. Cases of obstructed labor, problems Read More |
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Clinical Companion for Maternity and Newborn Health Author : Nicole McConnell Subject : Gynaecology & Obstetrics A number of complications can arise during pregnancy, childbirth and in the postpartum period. Most pregnant women experience at least one health problem in the immediate postpartum period. Women also Read More |