MMR Vaccine: Protection Against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
The MMR vaccine is an essential tool in modern public health, providing effective immunity against three serious diseases: measles, mumps, and…
Neurolysis
Introduction Neurolysis is a medical procedure aimed at the deliberate destruction or disruption of nerve tissue to relieve pain, restore…
Covid-19 Vaccine
An In-depth Exploration of the Covid-19 Vaccination Journey COVID-19 vaccines are immunizations designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the…
Peritoneal Dialysis: An In-Depth Overview
Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) stands as a vital lifeline for people living with kidney failure, offering an alternative to…
Radioactive Iodine Therapy
Radioactive iodine therapy, often referred to as RAI or I-131 therapy, is a specialized medical treatment employed to address various thyroid…
Credé Maneuver: How to perform
Introduction The Credé Maneuver, named after the German obstetrician Carl Siegmund Franz Credé, is a technique used in obstetrics to assist in…
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Introduction Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) represents a significant advancement in the field of radiation oncology. By integrating…
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopause is a treatment designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms and support long-term health by replacing…
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…
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…
The McMurray Maneuver
The McMurray Maneuver—often interchangeably referred to as the McMurray Test—is a clinical examination technique used primarily to detect…
Responsive Neurostimulation Procedure
Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) is an innovative approach in the treatment of neurological disorders, most notably epilepsy, that leverages…
Self-Catheterization (Clean Intermittent Catheterization)
Introduction Self-catheterization, often referred to as Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), is a bladder management technique that…
Apheresis – A Transfusion Procedure
Apheresis is a medical procedure that involves removing whole blood from a patient or donor and separating it into individual components so…
Understanding Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV)
Introduction Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV) is a sophisticated non-invasive therapy used predominantly to treat central sleep apnea (CSA)…
Tracheostomy Suctioning
Tracheostomy suctioning is a critical procedure performed to maintain airway patency in patients with a tracheostomy tube. This technique is…