Surgery MCQ – Renal Calculi in proteus infection

Which of the following renal calculi is seen associated with proteus infection?A. Calcium OxalateB. Triple PhosphateC. XanthineD. Uric Acid Correct answer : B. Triple PhosphateHigh ammonia concentration leads to the formation of triple phosphate stones. This arises when urine is infected with urea splitting organisms like Proteus. ...

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Case Report 5 :: Chest X-ray in Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure Intro  Results from any structural or functional abnormality that impairs the ability of the ventricle to eject blood (Systolic Heart Failure) or to fill with blood (Diastolic Heart Failure). Chest X-ray in Heart Failure  Cardiomegaly  Cephalization of the pulmonary vessels  Kerley B-lines  Pleural...

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Sinus X-Rays Are Worthless

Oftentimes, patients come in with sinus x-rays with this or that finding. What many patients as well as physicians may not realize is that sinus x-rays are notoriously unreliable in determining whether sinus infectionis present or not. Indeed, most of the doctors NEVER order a sinus x-ray. Just how unreliable are sinus x-rays? It may be literally...

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Happy Independence Day

Never forget their sacrifice Thousands laid down their lives so that our country is breathing this day Never forget their sacrifice... Happy Independence Day Martein Kyun Ho Bewafa Sanam Key Liyea Zara Mar Key Dikhaoo Aapne Watan Key Liyea Mar Mitoo Gye Desh Key Liye Tooh . Sanam Bhi Utaar De Gi Apna Dupatta Tumhare Kafan Key Liyee Join...

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Life Support - Humor

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Advances in Transfusion Medicine

Blood transfusions are an important part of hematologic care. Transfusion is the transfer of blood, its components, or products from one person (donor) into another person’s bloodstream (recipient). Every year in the U.S., more than 20 million units of red blood cells, platelets, and plasma are transfused to treat hematologic conditions such as severe...

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Happy Ramadan ! رمضان كريم

The holly month of Ramadan is here! I'd like to wish a blessed and peaceful month to muslim foreros on WRand to all muslims around the world  رمضان كريمأعاده الله على الجميع بالخير والبركةكل سنة وإحنا طيبين ...

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Structures passing through foramina of skull

The internal surface of the cranial base can be divided into 3 cranial fossae, the anterior, middle, and posterior. The anterior and middle fossae are separated by the lesser wing of sphenoid bone, and the middle and posterior fossae are separated by petrous part of temporal bone. Various structures (nerves, arteries, veins) passing through various...

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