Cervical Polyps: What you should know.
Cervical polyps are not uncommon. We present to you, a patient-centred article about the abnormal swellings we can find on the cervix. We call them cervical polyps. There’s a brochure…
Abnormal Uterine bleeding: The basics you must know.
We define abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) previously termed dysfunctional uterine bleeding as abnormal bleeding that is unrelated to the typical periods (menstruation). It is not an uncommon problem, and it…
Sir Robert Hutchison and his Petition to God: The Physician’s prayer revisited
In the history of medicine, many physicians stand out for quite distinct reasons, especially for their outstanding innovations. However, Sir Robert Hutchison stands out for reasons that may seem quite…
Rho (D) Immune Globulin (RhoGAM) uses in Obstetrics: What you need to know!
Rho (D) Immune Globulin (RhoGAM) is a biologic antibody derived from human plasma1. It is a medication that targets the rhesus D antigen found on the surfaces of red blood…
Partograph completion is impractical: Why?
The health care systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) still face challenges in adopting the Partograph as the gold standard monitoring tool for expectant mothers in active labour(1). In…
Cervical cancer development image. Detailed vector illustration with uterus and cervix carcinoma stages. Biology, anatomy, medicine, physiology and healthcare scientific concept.
Source: Herzliya Medical Centre
Cervical cancer: Revised FIGO staging.
Cervical cancer is the fourth commonest cancer in the world. It, is, however, the second commonest amongst women in low and middle-income countries. 85% of the estimated 567,847 new cases…
Source: oncohemakey.com
LEUKEMOID REACTION: The Review: More Than Just Mimicry
An increase in the white cell count, which can be due to either an infection, inflammatory process, drug exposure or an underlying malignancy is known as leukocytosis. However, a leukemoid…
Use of oral antihypertensives in severe hypertension in pregnancy: There’s compelling evidence from a new study.
Thomas Easterling et al. conducted an open-label, randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of three oral antihypertensives in treating severe hypertension in pregnancy in a low-resource setting…