This presentation outlines the basics of influenza along with evolution of influenza virus and properties of pandemic influenza virus. It also highlights the basics of swine flu which includes... Read more
Epidemiology generates information for decision-making at all levels of the health-care system. It helps to predict how far a disease will spread, how much damage it may do, and plan treatment, the... Read more
Urinary tract infections associated with indwelling catheterization or functional or anatomical abnormalities of urinary tract are termed as complicated UTI. Complicated UTI are caused by broad range... Read more
Typhoid fever is a global health problem, with an estimated 20 million cases and 7 lakhs death annually and hence it is necessary to understand how to control the rising rates of this disease. This... Read more
Staphylococcus aureus has always been a stumbling block for anti-microbial therapy, and has overcome all the therapeutic agents that have been developed in the past 50 years. The most notable example... Read more
Silodosin is the alpha1-blocker with highest selectivity for α1A adrenoreceptor subtype. It is indicated in the management of symptomatic BPH. Its α1A selectivity renders an excellent cardiovascular... Read more
Malaria continues to be a major problem in many countries of the world, affecting over 300 million people the world over who are at risk of infection. This presentation gives an overview of malaria... Read more
Trospium chloride is an antimuscarinic agent with unique quaternary amine structure. Due to its unique structure, it does not cross BBB and hence is associated with minimal CNS side effects. Also it... Read more
This slide set begins with the definition of Chikungunya fever, followed by its origin, the characteristics of Chikungunya virus, types of vector and transmission cycle. It also focuses on the... Read more
Invasive candidiasis in neonates is a serious and common cause of late onset sepsis with a high mortality rate (25 to 35%). The incidence of such fungal infections have increased 11 fold over the... Read more
SSI's are the 3rd most frequently reported nosocomial infections which are associated with increased length of stay in an ICU, increased cost of treatment, morbidity and mortality. This... Read more
With the ongoing cases of H1N1 influenza (aka swine flu) around the globe, seasonal flu has a tendency to be overlooked. However, seasonal influenza contributes significantly to global morbidity and... Read more
GERD can significantly impair the quality of life of children and their parents. Early diagnosis and treatment of childhood GERD is important as evidence shows it may appear in a severe form in... Read more
Urinary incontinence (UI) is twice as common in females as compared to males. The common types of incontinence are stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urge urinary incontinence (OAB). Sometimes... Read more
