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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Preventing Pandemics: Importance of Surveillance, Vaccines and Preparedness Planning

Pandemic disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a very high proportion of the population. A pandemic is an outbreak of an infectious disease...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Understanding Antibiotics: How They Work, Their Categories, and Importance of Proper Use

Antibiotic a chemical that kills bacteria or slows their growth without harming body cells. Antibiotics are a type of medication that is used to treat bacterial infections....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Thrombocytopenia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

thrombocytopenia – reduction of platelets below 150,000-occurs due to impaired production, increased destruction, or abnormal distribution Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition where there is a low level...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options.

idiopathic or immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) – autoimmune disorder- platelet production normal- platelet lifespan decreased by antiplatelet antibodiescan result in hemorrhage following c-section or laceration Idiopathic thrombocytopenic...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding the Risk Factors for ITP: Autoimmune Disorders, Infections, Medications, Genetics, Age, Pregnancy, and Blood Transfusions.

ITP risk factors – females 20-50- autoimmune disorders- recent virus (children) ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia) is a condition characterized by a low platelet count that can lead to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

7 Critical Risk Factors for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) in Patients on Heparin Therapy

HIT risk factors – heparin use longer than 1 wk- common in females- postsurgical thromboprophylaxis HIT (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia) is a potentially serious complication that can occur in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Thrombocytopenia: Clinical Manifestations and Symptoms of Low Platelet Count

thrombocyctopenia clinical manifestations – BLEEDING!!!! (epitaxis, gums)- petechiae or eccymoses- hematuria Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by a low platelet count in the blood, which can lead...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding the Importance and Risks of Ammonium in Biological and Chemical Processes

ammonium NH₄⁺ Ammonium is a positively charged ion with the chemical formula NH4+. It is formed by the reaction of ammonia (NH3) with a hydrogen ion (H+),...