21 May, 2010
Embryology
The cardiovascular system begins
to develop during the third week
The first heart beats occur around day 21-22
It is derived from angioblastic tissue which arises from the mesenchyme
The earliest sign of the heart is the appearance of paired endothelial cords called cardiogenic cords
These soon cana.. Continue Reading>>
19 May, 2010
Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery:
The First Step Toward a More Healthy Life
Defining the Problem
The Problem
• Prevalence of obesity in U.S. increased from 12% to 21% between 1991 and 2001 = 15 million people
• Obesity is the 2nd most common cause of death from a modifiable behavioral risk factor.. Continue Reading>>
19 May, 2010
Medicine
Hypertension
Aetiology of Hypertension
Primary
– 90-95% of cases – also termed “essential” of “idiopathic”
Secondary
– about 5% of cases
– Renal or renovascular disease
– Endocrine disease
• Phaeochomocytoma
• Cusings syndrome
• Conn’s syndrome
• Acromegaly and hypothyroi.. Continue Reading>>
14 May, 2010
Medicine
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Mohamed Sulaiman Al-Houqani
It has an annual incidence of 0.6 to 2.4 cases per 100,000 population and occurs at all ages and in both sexes
With the marked decline in the incidence of polio, Guillain-Barré syndrome is now the most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis in.. Continue Reading>>
5 May, 2010
Medicine
Product Description:
The #1 annually updated text in internal medicine!
The annual classic that puts research where it belongs…into your practice
Written by clincians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatme.. Continue Reading>>
22 Apr, 2010
Ophthalmology
Paperback: 61 pages
Publisher: WileyBlackwell; 3rd Edition edition (1 Sep 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0727912623
ISBN-13: 978-0727912626
Synopsis
This best-selling ABC owes its success to its succinct symptom-based approach. With excellent colour photographs and illustrations, it gives clea.. Continue Reading>>