Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS)
Introduction Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) is a rare but serious condition characterized by the obstruction of the hepatic veins, which carry…
Forgetting: A Comprehensive Cognitive Process
Introduction Forgetting is an intrinsic aspect of human cognition, often perceived as a flaw but, in reality, a vital function of the mind. In…
Basics of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced life support technique that temporarily replaces the function of the heart and…
Carotid Artery Dissection: A Comprehensive Review
Carotid artery dissection occurs when there is a tear or separation in the layers of the carotid artery in your neck. There are two carotid…
Carotid Artery Disease: A Comprehensive Overview
Carotid artery stenosis, also called carotid artery disease, is a condition that can lead to stroke. When you have carotid artery stenosis, a…
Stress and Adaptation: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore stress and adaptation in health sciences: stress activates physiological and psychological responses to internal or external demands,…
Esophagectomy Surgery
Introduction Esophagectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of part or all of the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects…
Aptitude: A Comprehensive Cognitive Process
Aptitude psychology in nursing explores innate abilities and learning potential. It supports recruitment, training, and role placement by…
Genetic Conditions of Adolescents and Adults
Genetic conditions in adolescents and adults include inherited disorders, late-onset diseases, and carrier states. Early diagnosis, genetic…
How to Calculate the Absolute Neutrophil Count
How to Calculate the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is a simple but essential process that helps determine a patient’s risk for infection,…
General Bacteriology
Explore bacteriology: a branch of microbiology that examines bacterial structure, growth, genetics, and interactions with hosts. Essential for…
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza), can be deadly in humans, though it primarily affects birds. The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been responsible for…
Amputation Surgery
Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is often performed to save a patient’s life or to prevent the spread of…
Research in Nursing Education
What is Research in Nursing Education? Research in nursing education is the systematic investigation of teaching methods, learning outcomes,…
Albinism: A rare-genetic condition
Introduction Albinism is a rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin, the pigment responsible for giving color to skin, hair,…
Writing Effective Discussion: Guidelines
Explore how to write an effective discussion in research: interpret findings, relate them to existing studies, and highlight clinical or…
Calcaneus Fracture (Broken Heel)
Introduction The calcaneus, commonly known as the heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot and plays a crucial role in supporting body…
Frenotomy (Tongue-Tie Surgery in Infants)
Introduction to Frenotomy Frenotomy, commonly referred as a tongue-tie release, is a minor surgical procedure performed in infants to correct…
Understanding the Thyroid Negative Feedback Loop
The thyroid negative feedback loop is a regulatory mechanism that helps maintain stable levels of thyroid hormones in the body. It involves…
Soft Skills and Hard Skills
Explore Soft skills and hard skills: soft skills enhance emotional intelligence, collaboration, and leadership, while hard skills reflect…
General Mycology and Fungal Infections: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore mycology and fungal infections: the study of fungi and their role in human disease. From dermatophytes to opportunistic pathogens,…
Marfan Syndrome: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, which provides support, strength, and elasticity…
Ravitch Procedure
The Ravitch procedure is an open surgical correction of chest wall deformities. It involves: It’s often performed on adolescents and young…
CAD: Bifurcation Blockage
Bifurcation blockage is a specific type of coronary artery disease (CAD) that occurs at the point where a main coronary artery branches into a…
Faye Abdellah’s Patient-Centered Nursing Theory
Faye Glenn Abdellah’s Patient-Centered Nursing Theory, also known as the 21 Nursing Problems Theory, revolutionized nursing by shifting the…
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: An Overview
Introduction Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe and sometimes fatal respiratory disease caused by hantaviruses, a group of…
Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory
Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory is a foundational framework that emphasizes the nurse’s role in supporting individuals who are unable…
Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC) Procedure
The Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC) procedure involves extracting stem cells from bone marrow and concentrating them for therapeutic use. BMC…
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) is a form of allergy treatment where small doses of allergens are placed under the tongue—typically in the…
Liver Transplantation: Restoring Life
Liver transplantation stands as one of the greatest achievements in modern medicine—a remarkable feat of scientific ingenuity and…
Pilot study in Nursing Research
Explore the role of pilot study in nursing research: small-scale preliminary investigations that test feasibility, refine protocols, and…
Branches of Sociology and Their Importance
Explore key branches of sociology for nurses: medical sociology, cultural sociology, and social stratification reveal how health systems,…
Bullous Myringitis: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction Bullous myringitis is a distinctive and often dramatic otological condition characterised by the formation of painful,…