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Pneumonia Vaccine
Pneumonia Vaccine samer kareem 5,039 Views • 3 years ago

There are currently 2 types of pneumococcal vaccines: pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13 or Prevnar 13®) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23 or Pneumovax®). PCV13 is recommended for all children younger than 5 years old, all adults 65 years or older, and people 6 years or older with certain risk factors.

Hormone Action
Hormone Action samer kareem 31,467 Views • 3 years ago

A hormone is a chemical messenger that enables communication between cells. Hormones are secreted by the glands of the endocrine system and they serve to maintain homeostasis and to regulate numerous other systems and processes, including reproduction and development.

ECG Electrodes placement
ECG Electrodes placement samer kareem 11,366 Views • 3 years ago

The 12-lead ECG is a vital tool for EMT’s and paramedics in both the prehospital and hospital setting. It is extremely important to know the exact placement of each electrode on the patient. Incorrect placement can lead to a false diagnosis of infarction or negative changes on the ECG.

Caring For a Newly Circumcised Baby
Caring For a Newly Circumcised Baby Mohamed Ibrahim 24,073 Views • 3 years ago

An OB/GYN nurse from Erlanger Hospital discusses caring for a newborn baby after a circumcision.

Pap smear test
Pap smear test samer kareem 33,524 Views • 3 years ago

In patients age ;::25, HPV DNA testing is the preferred next step in management if the initial cytology shows ASC-US. In this method, samples are collected for both cytology and reflex HPV DNA. If cytology results are positive, HPV DNA testing is performed. If cytology results are negative, the sample for HPV DNA is discarded. HPV DNA testing along with Pap smear at 3 years is recommended if initial cytology shows ASC-US but HPV DNA testing is negative

0 to 9 Months Journey In The Womb
0 to 9 Months Journey In The Womb samer kareem 26,076 Views • 3 years ago

0 to 9 Months Journey In The Womb

Bleeding After Sex
Bleeding After Sex samer kareem 1,556 Views • 3 years ago

It may be reassuring to know spotting or bleeding after sex is common and can come from the vagina, cervix, or urinary tract. It occurs most commonly in women 20 to 40 years old. Cervical Cancer: A very rare cause of spotting. ... Vaginal Dryness: Often caused by inadequate foreplay or vaginal lubrication.

Psychological Erectile Dysfunction
Psychological Erectile Dysfunction samer kareem 1,780 Views • 3 years ago

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual function. It’s a common sexual problem, affecting as many as 30 million men in the United States. Most cases of ED have a physical cause, such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can also lead to ED. But for some men, psychological issues are the root of the problem.

Position of the Baby during Pregnancy
Position of the Baby during Pregnancy samer kareem 64,890 Views • 3 years ago

Occiput or cephalic — the baby's head is down, and the baby is facing the mother's abdomen. This position results in back pain and a prolonged labor. Transverse — the baby is lying crosswise in the uterus, side-to-side over the mother's pelvis, in a horizontal position rather than vertical.

Brain Death
Brain Death samer kareem 7,120 Views • 3 years ago

One of the criteria to determine brain death is the irreversible absence of cerebral and brainstem reflexes including pupillary, oculocephalic, oculovestibular (caloric), corneal, gag, sucking, swallowing, and extensor posturing. Some of the other criteria for determination of brain death include: 1. Absence of respiratory drive (apnea) off the ventilator for a duration that is sufficient to produce hypercarbic drive (usually 10 to 20 minutes to achieve pC02 of 50 to 60 mmHg) ( 2. Body temperature below 34 C (93.2 F) 3. EEG isoelectric for 30 minutes at maximal gain 4. Absence of cerebral circulation by Doppler or magnetic resonance angiography 5. At least 24 hours of observation in adults with anoxic-ischemic brain damage with a negative drug screen

What's helping me become a better doctor
What's helping me become a better doctor samer kareem 9,605 Views • 3 years ago

What's helping me become a better doctor

What is frontotemporal dementia?
What is frontotemporal dementia? samer kareem 1,954 Views • 3 years ago

Frontotemporal dementia is the name for a range of conditions in which cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are damaged. These lobes control behaviour, emotional responses and language. This means that people will experience changes in personality and behaviour, or may struggle with language – for example, in finding the right word. Frontotemporal dementia is a less common form of dementia which is more likely to affect younger people – those under 65.

Omphalocele
Omphalocele samer kareem 8,631 Views • 3 years ago

An omphalocele is a birth defect in which an infant's intestine or other abdominal organs are outside of the body because of a hole in the belly button (navel) area. The intestines are covered only by a thin layer of tissue and can be easily seen.

Spermatocele
Spermatocele samer kareem 26,326 Views • 3 years ago

A spermatocele (SPUR-muh-toe-seel) is an abnormal sac (cyst) that develops in the epididymis — the small, coiled tube located on the upper testicle that collects and transports sperm. Noncancerous and generally painless, a spermatocele usually is filled with milky or clear fluid that might contain sperm. The exact cause of spermatoceles is unknown but might be due to a blockage in one of the tubes that transports sperm. Spermatoceles, sometimes called spermatic cysts, are common. They typically don't reduce fertility or require treatment. If a spermatocele grows large enough to cause discomfort, your doctor might suggest surgery.

Folic Acid & Pregnancy
Folic Acid & Pregnancy samer kareem 1,714 Views • 3 years ago

If you're pregnant or might become pregnant, it's critically important to get enough folic acid, the synthetic form of vitamin B9, also known as folate. Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) – serious birth defects of the spinal cord (such as spina bifida) and the brain (such as anencephaly).

Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism academyo 19,681 Views • 3 years ago

The video will describe anatomial structures in a thoracic cavity as seen on a CT scan. Please see my website for disclaimer.

How Do You Get Hepatitis A?
How Do You Get Hepatitis A? samer kareem 1,177 Views • 3 years ago

The hepatitis A virus, which causes the infection, usually is spread when a person ingests even tiny amounts of contaminated fecal matter. The hepatitis A virus infects liver cells and causes inflammation. The inflammation can impair liver function and cause other signs and symptoms of hepatitis A. Hepatitis A virus can be transmitted several ways, such as: Eating food handled by someone with the virus who doesn't thoroughly wash his or her hands after using the toilet Drinking contaminated water Eating raw shellfish from water polluted with sewage Being in close contact with a person who's infected — even if that person has no signs or symptoms Having sex with someone who has the virus

Intraarticular Fracture Base of Thumb Metacarpal Surgery
Intraarticular Fracture Base of Thumb Metacarpal Surgery samer kareem 2,050 Views • 3 years ago

Intraarticular Fracture Base of Thumb Metacarpal Surgery

Cell Structure
Cell Structure samer kareem 10,493 Views • 3 years ago

Cytoplasmic organelles are "little organs" that are suspended in the cytoplasm of the cell. Each type of organelle has a definite structure and a specific role in the function of the cell. Examples of cytoplasmic organelles are mitochondrion, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, and lysosomes.

Hemoglobin Test
Hemoglobin Test samer kareem 4,446 Views • 3 years ago

If it gets more severe and causes symptoms, your low hemoglobin count may indicate you have anemia. A low hemoglobin count is generally defined as less than 13.5 grams of hemoglobin per deciliter (135 grams per liter) of blood for men and less than 12 grams per deciliter (120 grams per liter) for women.

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