DNE 112: Medical Nursing (III)
Medical Nursing (III) topics, notes and separate lesson pages for Diploma in Nursing (Extension) students and nursing professionals in Uganda.
Topic: Conditions affecting the nervous system
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Applied anatomy and Physiology of the nervous systemApplied anatomy and Physiology of the nervous system
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Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal Neuralgia also known as Tic Douloreuv is a disorder that affects the 5th cranial nerve that...
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BELL’S PALSY (FACIAL NERVE PALSY)Bell's palsy is a type of facial paralysis that results in a temporary inability to control the facial...
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Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of...
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Spinal Cord CompressionSpinal cord compression (SCC) results from processes that compress or displace arterial, venous, and...
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Transverse MyelitisTransverse myelitis (TM) is a rare but serious neurological condition caused by inflammation of the spinal...
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Intracranial HemorrhageAn intracranial hemorrhage is a type of bleeding that occurs inside the skull (cranium).
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General Paralysis of the Insane (GPI)General Paralysis of the Insane (GPI), also known as general paresis, paralytic dementia, or syphilitic...
Topic: Medical conditions affecting the endocrine system
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Endocrine SystemThe endocrine system controls the growth of many tissues, like the bone and muscle, and the degree of...
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Acromegaly & Gingatism (Hyperpituitarism)Acromegaly and Gigantism are conditions that result from hyperpituitarism, which is the excessive secretion...
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Dwarfism (Panhypopituitarism)Dwarfism is a medical condition characterized by short stature.
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Addison’s disease (Adrenal insufficiency)Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder characterized by the...
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PheochromocytomaPheochromocytoma is a tumor that produces excessive amounts of catecholamines, including adrenaline...
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Cushing’s SyndromeCushing's syndrome is simply defined as a hormonal disorder associated with excessive production of...
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HyperaldosteronismHyperaldosteronism refers to excessive levels of aldosterone.
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ThyrotoxicosisThyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore...
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Diabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there...
Topic: Medical diseases affecting the renal system
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal SystemThe urinary system is the main excretory system eliminating waste products from blood through urine. Its...
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Urinary Tract InfectionsUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are bacterial infections that can occur in any part of the urinary system,...
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PYELONEPHRITISThe term “ Pyelonephritis ” originates from Greek:
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GlomerulonephritisGlomerulonephritis (GN) refers to a group of kidney diseases characterized primarily by inflammation and...
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Renal FailureRenal failure refers to reduction in renal/kidney function.
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CystitisCystitis Lecture Notes
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NEPHRITIC SYNDROMENephritic syndrome is a clinical state that is characterized by acute onset of hematuria, proteinuria,...
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Nephrotic and Nephritic syndromesNEPHROTIC SYNDROME.
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URETHRITIS Lecture Notes - Nurses RevisionUrethritis Lecture Notes
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
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Kidney Stones / Renal CalculiKidney Stones/Renal Calculi Lecture Notes
Topic: Conditions of the lymphatic system
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic SystemAnatomy and Physiology of Lymphatic System
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DISEASE OF LYMPH VESSELSLymphedema Lecture Notes
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Lymphagitis Lecture NotesLymphangitis Lecture Notes
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Lymphadenitis Lecture NotesLymphadenitis Lecture Notes
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Splenomegaly and HypersplenismThe causes of splenomegaly are diverse and can be broadly categorized based on the underlying pathological...
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Hodgkin’s DiseaseHodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Topic: Conditions of the Musculo-skeletal system
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculo-skeletal SystemAnatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
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TendonitisTendonitis/Tendinitis Lecture Notes
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ArthritisArthritis is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 different conditions...
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis (OA)
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GoutGout also is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and causes joint...
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BursitisBursitis
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Ankylosing SpondylitisAnkylosing Spondylitis (AS)
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis Lecture Notes
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Paget’s diseasePaget's Disease of Bone
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DermatitisDermatitis Lecture Notes
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Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris
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PsoriasisPsoriasis
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Herpes zosterHerpes Zoster (Shingles)
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OnychomycosisOnychomycosis