There are two major types of lung cancer -- small cell and non-small cell. Both of these are…

The accessory nerve controls the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles which…

Biopsy can be completed via fine needle aspiration (FNA), sonographically guided…

Lymphadenopathy refers to lymph nodes that are abnormal in size, consistency, or number. Lymph nodes are generally…

Permissive hypotension is an accepted principle in the management of a trauma patient in hemorrhagic shock and can be…

Organ perfusion and function is dependent on adequate intravascular volume. Adequate coronary artery…

Class III shock occurs when 1500-2000 cc of blood are lost. Standard of care is to…

A tension pneumoperitoneum occurs when air becomes trapped within the…

During this preparation, the patient drinks a large volume of polyethylene glycol solution…

Fabry disease is a genetic enzyme (alpha-galactosidase A) deficiency leading to accumulation…

Patients who have had joint replacement surgery are prone to get postoperative…

Chemical agents used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia vasodilate…

Contusion of the heart usually occurs as a result of a direct blow to the sternum and is…

Myocardial oxygen extraction is maximum at rest and cannot be increased…

Intraoperative durotomy has been associated with chronic post-operative pain in the

Corticosteroids are commonly used as a treatment for radicular pain originating from

Hydronephrosis is the accumulation of urine in the kidney with subsequent distention and enlargement of the kidney. It results from …

The endodontist’s duty is to access the root canal system, locate all the…

In the presence of an acute root canal infection, it is incumbent on the dentist to treat the offending…

Untreated chronic hepatitis, either due to hepatitis B or C, can result in cirrhosis or…