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Full Routine Review 12 Oct 2023
Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are defined as a sustained worsening of the patient's symptoms from his or her usual stable state.
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Full Routine Review 05 Oct 2023
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a chronic episodic illness associated with behavioural disturbances. It is characterised by episodes of mania (or hypomania) and depression.
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Full Routine Review 05 Oct 2023
Löffler's Eosinophilic Endocarditis
Löffler's eosinophilic endocarditis is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils (white blood cell) in the heart's endocardium.
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Full Routine Review 04 Oct 2023
Diabetes Mellitus (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment)
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease caused by deficiency or diminished effectiveness of endogenous insulin. Read more about its causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Full Routine Review 04 Oct 2023
Verteporfin and other Cytotoxics for the Eye
Cytotoxic drugs have a role in ophthalmology units in the treatment of a few conditions including age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma.
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Full Routine Review 29 Sep 2023
Flashes, Floaters and Haloes
This article covers all different floaters, flashes and haloes. Discussing the floaters, flashes and haloes that are common and rare. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 29 Sep 2023
History Taking
History taking of a patient can often reveal diagnosis. Learn more about the importance of History Taking during a consultation. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 29 Sep 2023
Diagnosing COPD
The diagnosis of COPD is suspected on the basis of symptoms (particularly breathlessness or cough) and signs, and supported by spirometry. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 29 Sep 2023
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease characterised by impaired surfactant metabolism that leads to accumulation of an amorphous.
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Full Routine Review 28 Sep 2023
Rigors
A rigor is an episode of shaking or exaggerated shivering which can occur with a high fever. It is an extreme reflex response which occurs for various reasons. ...
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Full Routine Review 28 Sep 2023
Abdominal Distension and Bloating
Abdominal distension may be generalised or may be localised to a discrete mass or enlargement of an organ. The most common cause is obesity. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 28 Sep 2023
Organ Donation
The first human transplant was a cornea harvested from a cadaver in 1905. There are three different ways of donating an organ. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 28 Sep 2023
Meyer-Betz Syndrome
Meyer-Betz Syndrome is the syndrome of muscle pain, weakness and brown urine. Learn about Meyer-Betz Syndrome on Meyer-Betz Syndrome page.
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Full Routine Review 28 Sep 2023
Needle Pericardiocentesis
Pericardiocentesis is the process whereby excess fluid may be drained from the pericardial space. It can be used as a therapeutic or diagnostic procedure.
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Full Routine Review 28 Sep 2023
Surgical Correction of Refractive Errors
The basis of surgical correction lies in the notion that modifying the shape of the cornea or inserting an artificial lens can correct a refractive error.
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Full Routine Review 28 Sep 2023
Ankle Joint Replacements
Ankle joint replacement is an operation for hip and knee joints. Ankle Joint Replacements usually involves ankle fusion.
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Full Routine Review 27 Sep 2023
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
Human coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause respiratory infections in humans and animals. Read more about coronaviruses. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 27 Sep 2023
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye disorders that primarily affect the light-sensitive cells (photoreceptors) in the retina. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 27 Sep 2023
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is the most common form of psychosis. It can either take on either a chronic form or a form with relapsing and remitting. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 27 Sep 2023
Elbow Joint Replacement
Elbow joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or arthritic elbow joint is replaced with an artificial joint. Written by a GP.