Body Explained
What is Sepsis?
What are the criteria to meet a diagnosis of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)? Can you name a scoring system? Sepsis remains one of the ...
Body Explained, UTI
Why do women get more UTIs than men?
Women tend to get more UTIs (urinary tract infections) than men due to several anatomical and physiological reasons. Here’s a closer look at why this ...
Body Explained
The immune system explained!
Imagine your body as a castle, with invaders trying to enter and take over. To prevent attacks, the castle has invested in several defensive strategies. ...
Body Explained
What is viral encephalitis?
Encephalitis is a pathological state of brain parenchymal dysfunction leading to an altered state of consciousness or focal neurological signs. It is a serious, complex, ...
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What is Pharmacy First, and how will it affect GP appointments?
What is Pharmacy First? People can now go straight to a chemist for help with seven common problems like sore throats and earaches instead of ...
