What is Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein and why is it tested for Alpha-1 acid…
Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein is a member of the class of mucoproteins and is synthesised by the liver. It is…
First Aid: how to make an arm sling
An arm sling holds the forearm in a raised or horizontal position and can support an injured upper arm, forearm and…
Positive and negative Lasègue sign in semeiotics
Lasègue sign is one of the so-called 'meningeal signs', i.e. a group of signs used in neurological semeiotics to…
Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP): what is it?
PEEP is an intervention used to keep the alveoli open when medical conditions are present that predispose them to…
Kartagener's syndrome: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
Kartagener syndrome is a special type of primary ciliary dyskinesia in which the 'situs inversus with dextrocardia'…
Ascites: symptoms, causes and treatment of fluid collection in the abdominal…
Ascites is the collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Under normal conditions, the presence of fluid in small…
What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): what is it? The fear of not being able to cope with events and relationships in…
Swimmer's otitis, how can it be prevented?
What is swimmer's otitis? Swimming is good for you, but beware, if you are a chlorine habitué, your ear may be…
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Cor Pulmonale
Cor pulmo-what? Cor Pulmonale is defined as an alteration in the structure and function of the right ventricle of…
Web addiction: what is meant by Problematic Internet Use or Internet Addiction…
Problematic Internet Use or Internet Addiction Disorder are two ways in which we define behavioural addictions,…