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Definition Physical growth is significantly less than that of his/her peers Usually refers to growth below the 3rd or 5th percentile or a change in growth that has crossed two major growth percentile(i.e., from above the 75th percentile to below the 25th )in a short time. FTT Criteria Height/Weight less than 3rd to 5th percentile…
Read noteCauses of Floppy Infant Central nervous system: Perinatal asphyxia, neonatal encephalopathy, cerebral palsy, intracranial hemorrhage, chromosomal anomalies including down syndrome and inborn errors of metabolism e.g., aminoacidurias, mucopolysaccharidosis, and cerebral lipidosis. Spinal cord lesions: Anterior horn cell disease – Werdnig Hoffman disease, poliomyelitis. Peripheral nervous: Acute polyneuropathy, familial dysautonomia, congenital sensory neuropathy. Myoneural junction: Neonatal myasthenia gravis, infantile botulism,…
Read noteCollection of the pictures of important histology slides taken from a microscope . The images are arranged according to Systems and are extremely useful for medical students. Contents: General Musculoskeletal System Central Nervous System Gastro-Intestinal System Cardiovascular system Respiratory System Reproductive System Renal System Endocrine System General Cuboidal gland Cube shaped, central nucleus. eg. salivary,…
Read noteAccording to WHO, When hemoglobin concentration in the peripheral blood is 11gm.% or less it is defined as anemia. According to CDC (1993), it is considered if the blood hemoglobin is below 10.5gm%. In developing countries the incidence is 40-80 %. Anemia is responsible for 20% of maternal death in third-world countries. Normal physiological hematological…
Read noteDysmenorrhea means painful menstrual disorder of sufficient capacity, to affect day to day activity It is a symptom complex, with cramping lower abdominal pain, radiating to back and leg, often accompanied by GI and neurological symptoms as well as general malaise. Types of dysmenorrhea(painful menstrual disorder) Primary dysmenorrhea The pain of uterine is directly linked to…
Read noteHis entrance examination was in two weeks. He had already lost 4 years trying for it. His parents could hardly bear his hostel expenditures, studying MBBS in paying was completely out of context. But he wanted to be a doctor since he could even spell the word “doctor” properly. All his friends were in some…
Read noteA cleaned-up 2026 list of useful medical websites for students, replacing dead links and outdated resources with practical, reliable options.
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