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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Earth Science

The Importance of Phytoplankton in Aquatic Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle

phytoplankton Microscopic, free-floating, producers that form the bas of the marine food chain. Very common during the Mesozoic Phytoplankton are a diverse group of microscopic photosynthetic organisms...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Earth Science

Discover the Unique Features of Amniotic Egg: A Major Adaptation of Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals for Terrestrial Survival

amniotic egg A shelled, water-retaining egg that enables reptiles, birds, and egg-laying mammals to complete their life cycles on dry land; developed during the Mesozoic The amniotic...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Earth Science

The Age of Reptiles: An Overview of the Mesozoic Era and Evolution of Dominant Creatures

Age of Reptiles Mesozoic Era is when dinosaurs and other retiles were most populous. The Age of Reptiles refers specifically to the Mesozoic Era, which lasted from...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

How to Differentiate Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Based on Morning Stiffness Symptoms

A patient c/o stiffness in the morning when she wakes up but she says it gets better with movement. Does she have OA or RA? OA-pain resolves...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Identifying Morning Stiffness: its Connection to Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Conditions

Patient WD c/o stiffness that lasts for less than 30 minutes and patient SM c/o of stiffness that lasts for about an hour. Based off this classification...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Choosing the Best NSAID for Pain Relief: Factors and Commonly Prescribed Options

Which is the best NSAID to give a patient? Doesn’t matter. All NSAIDs are considered equivalent to each other. The choice of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Adverse Side Effects of NSAIDs on Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular, Renal, Skin, Hematologic, and Central Nervous Systems

What are some adverse side effects for NSAIDs according to Dr. Ha’s slides? N: nephrotoxicityS: strokeA: acute MII: intestinal D: disorientation According to Dr. Ha’s slides, some...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Why Meloxicam Use is not Recommended for Patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Alternative Medication Options

Patient JD who has AKI wants to know if it is safe to take meloxicam. What is the verdict? AVOID NSAIDs with AKI & CKD patients Meloxicam...