Pathology is an interesting subject but it is as difficult as any other subjects in medical science like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, etc. We all are made differently and we all have different way of learning or studying. The method that I use to study may or may not be suitable to you. Lectures, books, pictures and slides are the common …

Presentation on Present status of DMARDS in the treatment of RA

Objective

To highlight the present status of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Introduction

DMARDs (disease modifying antirheumatic drugs) are drugs which can suppress the rheumatoid process and bring about a remission, but do not have nonspecific anti-inflammatory or analgesic action.

Classification of Anti-rheumatic drugs
A. DMARDs:

Immunosuppressants: Methotrexate, …

A presentaion on rheumatoid factor and its significance in diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis by students of Kist Medical College

Objectives

To define Rheumatoid Factor .
To explain briefly its significance in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid factor

Rheumatoid factor (RF) is an autoantibody that is directed against organism’s own tissues, most relevant in rheumatoid arthritis.
An antibody against the Fc portion of IgG, which is …

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Or Liver Cancer: Causes, Clinal Features, Diagnosis and Management
• Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the hepatocyte, generally leading to death within 6-20 months.
• Hepatocellular carcinoma frequently arises in the setting of cirrhosis, appearing 20-30 years following the initial insult to the liver.
• 25% of patients have no history or risk factors for the development …