HEALTH

Ulcers

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Ulcers: is a non-traumatic disruption of continuity in epithelial surface of the skin or mucous membrane. • It may either follow molecular death of the surface epithelium or its traumatic removal.   Characteristics                                                … Read more

Animal Bites and Stings

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 Animal Bites and Stings: Wounds or punctures of the skin made by any animal or insect. There are different causes of bites and stings caused by the following: Animal bites Human bites Dog, foxes and cat bites  Snake bites Crocodile bites Stings  Bee Scorpion Spider Centipede Snake bites and stings result in injection of venoms. … Read more

sickle cell anaemia

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Sickle cell anemia;- is a blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become sticky and hard to move through the blood. It is the most common genetic blood disorder in the U.S., affecting about 800,000 people. It is caused by a single gene mutation that occurs when a parent passes on a sickle cell … Read more

What is DNA Polymerase? Questions

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DNA polymerase

What is DNA Polymerase? Questions;- DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes DNA, the molecule of heredity. This enzyme is essential for maintaining the correct sequence of nucleotides in newly synthesized DNA molecules during replication. It also plays a critical role in the repair of damaged DNA and recombination between chromosomes during meiosis. DNA polymerase … Read more

Neonatal Sepsis

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Neonatal Sepsis is : A clinical syndrome of bacteraemia with systemic signs and symptoms of infection occurring in the first 4 weeks of life (neonatal period). Overview of Neonatal Sepsis                                                      … Read more

Neonatal Jaundice

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 Neonatal Jaundice                                                                          Overview of Neonatal Jaundice • The yellowish colouration (or yellowish discolouration) of the skin and or mucous membranes, … Read more

Haemorrhagic and Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn

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Haemorrhagic and Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn  Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn • Haemorrhagic disease of a newborn is a bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, factors II, VII, IX and X • The bleeding usually occurs 24 hours after delivery, but can be seen within hours of birth • It … Read more