Medical Negligence
Medical negligence is a ‘breach’ of the standard of care of a medical practitioner in the treatment of a patient, either by omission (failing to […]
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Extras
Prepare for it All : Survival after a Disaster
It’s not uncommon for people to subconsciously think they are immune to emergency or disaster scenarios. Turn on the news for just one moment and you’ll […]
Read MoreFamous People With Epilepsy
“Epilepsy is one of the most often misdiagnosed, mistreated, or under-treated conditions affecting seniors,” – James Firman Of the several disorders of the central nervous […]
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Your Online Reputation – A Key Factor to Your Medical Practice
Dealing with patients can be challenging, especially because of the delicate situation. As a doctor helping patients feel better is essential to your business. Even […]
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Postmortem changes and Time Of Death
Immediate (Somatic death): 1. Insensibility and loss of voluntary power 2. Cessation of respiration 3. Cessation of circulation Early (Cellular death): 1. Skin: Pallor mortis […]
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Jan De Purkyne and his eponym “Purkinje fibers”
About Jan De Purkyne Also written Johannes Evangelist Purkinje (17/12/1787 to 28/7/1869) was a Czech anatomist and physiologist. In 1837, he discovered Purkinje cells, large […]
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Calendar of World Health Awareness Observances
After hours of internet surfing, I have gathered and compiled a list of Health Awareness Observances (Days, Weeks and Months). While different regions and nations are having […]
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Paul Langerhans and his eponym “Islet of Langerhans”
ABOUT PAUL LANGERHANS Paul Langerhans (25/7/1847 to 20/7/1888) was a German pathologist, physiologist and biologist. He studied the pancreas and noticed unique polygonal cells within […]
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Gabriele Falloppio and his eponym “Fallopian tube”
ABOUT GABRIELE FALLOPPIO Gabriele Falloppio (1523 to 9/10/1562) is often known by his Latin name Fallopius Fallopio and was a famous doctor an surgeon. He […]
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