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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Recessive Alleles and Their Role in Genetics and Inheritance.

Recessive Allele An allele that is hidden whenever a dominant allele is present A recessive allele is a variant form of a gene that does not produce...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Phenotype: The Role of Genetic and Environmental Factors in Physical and Behavioral Traits

Phenotype An organism’s physical appearance Phenotype refers to the physical appearance, observable traits, and characteristics of an individual that are determined by a combination of genetic and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Genotype: The Blueprint of an Organism’s Traits and Survival

Genotype An organism’s genetic make up or combination of alleles Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes all of its inherited genes and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Homozygous Genes: Impacts on Traits and Health

Homozygous/Purebred An organism who has 2 of the same alleles for a trait (ex. TT or tt) Homozygous or purebred refers to an individual that has two...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Heterozygous and Hybrid Genetics: Explained.

Heterozygous/Hybrid An organism who has 2 different alleles for a trait (ex. Tt) Heterozygous is a term used in genetics and refers to an individual organism that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Gynecology

Managing HELLP Syndrome during Pregnancy: Treatment Options, Medications, and Postpartum Care

What does the management of HELLP syndrome include? Best rest, blood pressure management, and mag sulfate for prevention of eclamptic seizures. HELLP syndrome is a rare but...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Gynecology

Managing HELLP Syndrome during Pregnancy: Optimal Delivery Planning and Supportive Care for Mother and Baby

What is the definitive treatment of HELLP syndrome? Delivery of the fetus The definitive treatment of HELLP syndrome, which is a serious complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension, is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Gynecology

HELLP Syndrome and DIC: Importance of Monitoring and Intervention in Patients with Clinically Significant Bleeding

What complication should be suspected in a patient with HELLP syndrome with clinically significant bleeding and elevated prothrombin time (PT), partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and decreased fibrinogen?...