HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, Nursery
Our blood type refers to the antigens we have on our RBCs. If we have A and B antigens on our RBCs, then our blood type will be AB. If we have only A or B or no antigens, then our blood type will be A or B or O respectively. Then there is also the Rh (D antigen) which...
Clinic, HOSPITAL MEDICINE
Muscle strength is scored on a scale of 0 to 5. 0 – No contraction; the patient is unable to even contract the muscle. This is scored as a zero. 1 – No movement but slight visible/palpable muscle contraction is present; contraction without movement is scored as grade...
Clinic, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Aldosterone “Aldosterone is a hormone released by the adrenal glands. It helps the body regulate blood pressure. Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium and water and the release of potassium in the kidneys. This action raises blood pressure....
