Osteosarcoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis Introduction of Osteosarcoma Osteosarcoma is a highly malignant tumour arising within the bone and spreading rapidly outwards to the periosteum and surrounding soft tissues. It is said to occur predominantly in children and adolescents, but epidemiological studies suggest that between 1972 and 1981 the age of … [Read more...] about Osteosarcoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Fracture Nasal Bone – Causes, Hazards, Treatment
Last Updated: September 24, 2015 at 12:34 pm
Fracture Nasal Bone: Causes, Hazards, TreatmentCauses of nasal bone fracture: Trauma on the nose. Classification of nasal bone fracture: Type-1- There is vertical fracture of the nasal septum Type-2- The nasal bones are displaced laterally. Type-3- There marked depression. The septum is collapsed. Symptoms of nasal bone fracture:1) Deformity- Depression or … [Read more...] about Fracture Nasal Bone – Causes, Hazards, Treatment
INFECTIONS OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Last Updated: September 27, 2014 at 6:48 pmINFECTIONS OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMIntroduction central nervous system infection: Nervous system --Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Central Nervous system –Brain -- Cerebrum, Brain stem & cerebellum Spinal cordCoverings of brain – MeningesDura mater Arachnoid mater Pia mater Definition of central nervous system … [Read more...] about INFECTIONS OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Gout: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Last Updated: November 9, 2014 at 7:38 pmGout: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention Gout: what is it? : Gout is a disorder of purine metabolism characterized by deposition of uric acid crystal in joints and periarticular tissue. Gout is one of the 3 crystal deposition disorders. Other crystal deposition disorders are ‘pseudo gout’ and ‘calcium hydroxyapatite deposition disorder’. Types of gout: Gout … [Read more...] about Gout: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Head Inury: what to do
Last Updated: September 26, 2014 at 6:48 pmHead Injury: What To Do Head injury is very common accident in all over the world. Any road accident, violence, trauma, fall from height etc may result head injury. It may be serious enough to endanger life. Head Injury/Brain Trauma RESULTS FROM : A. IMPACT DAMAGE: 1. Cortical Contusion 2. Cortical Laceration 3. Bone Penetration 4. Diffuse Axonal Injury 5. Primary … [Read more...] about Head Inury: what to do
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis
Last Updated: November 9, 2014 at 7:38 pmOsteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis Osteoarthritis introductionOsteoarthritis is a joint inflammation that results from cartilage degeneration. Osteoarthritis can be caused by aging, heredity, and injury from trauma or disease. The most common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain in the affected joint(s) after repetitive use. There is no blood test for the … [Read more...] about Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis
Facebook Cover Photo Dimensions and Creation
Last Updated: September 25, 2014 at 6:48 pmFacebook Cover Photo Dimensions and CreationFacebook timeline is becoming more popular day by day. You may know, facebook allows you to use a special feature called facebook cover photo. A facebook cover photo is nothing but a large size photo at the top of your timeline. When you didn’t use timeline, you used a profile picture only. Profile picture is public, which means … [Read more...] about Facebook Cover Photo Dimensions and Creation
Hyperthyroidism – Sign and Symptoms
Last Updated: November 16, 2014 at 3:08 am
Hyperthyroidism: Sign & SymptomsHyperthyroidism: Signs and Symptoms (mnemonic)-"THYROIDISM" T = Tremor H = Heart rate up Y =Yawning [fatigability] R = Restlessness O = Oligomenorrhea & amenorrhea I = Intolerance to heat, D =Diarrhea I = Irritability S = Sweating M = Musle wasting & weight loss E = … [Read more...] about Hyperthyroidism – Sign and Symptoms
Schizophrenia – Definition and Major Sign Symptoms
Last Updated: September 23, 2014 at 6:48 amSchizophrenia: "Schizophrenia is a psychosis (major psychotic disorder) characterized by delusion, hallucination and lack of insight."Clinical Features of Schizophrenia: First Rank Symptoms Of Acute Schizophrenia: A = Auditory Hallucination - second or third personB = Broadcasting, insertion or withdrawl of thoughtsC = Controlled Feelings, impulse or ActsD = Delusional … [Read more...] about Schizophrenia – Definition and Major Sign Symptoms
Nonossifying Fibroma – Bone Tumour – Easy MBBS
Last Updated: August 5, 2015 at 1:05 pmNonossifying Fibroma - Bone TumourDevelopmental defect (A nest of fibrous tissue appears within the bone and persists for some years before ossifying) Asymptomatic (an incidental finding on x-ray) Metaphysis of long bone Multiple lesions (vast majority arises eccentrically in the metaphysis of the distal femur and proximal tibia and almost half are bilateral or … [Read more...] about Nonossifying Fibroma – Bone Tumour – Easy MBBS