Norovirus (Winter Vomiting Bug): Norovirus is a single stranded RNA containing, non protein enveloped virus, causing Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach cramps. The virus causes inflammation of both stomach and the intestines (Gastroenteritis) leading to these symptoms. It is also called Winter Vomiting Bug as it spreads very easily during winter. A new strain of Norovirus is sweeping all across the world from Australia to Americas. It is also called stomach bug…

What is Pneumoconiosis : Pneumoconiosis is caused by dust particles within the size range of 0.5 to 3 microns, after a variable period of exposure, leading to reduced lung capacity. Reduced lung capacity may be due to development of lung fibrosis or other complications. The hazardous effect, signs and symptoms of the disease depends on various factors, like Chemical Composition of the dust Fineness of the dust particles Period of…

Measles (Rubeola)- Signs, Symptoms, Clinical Features, Treatment and Vaccination: Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease, caused by a group of RNA paramyxovirus. It mostly affects the children, and is characterized by fever, catarrhal symptoms of respiratory tract, followed by rash. Measles occurs only in Human beings, there is no animal reservoir of infection of Measles. Causes: Measles is caused by a single stranded, negative sense enveloped RNA virus called…

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS Disease): Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis also termed as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a Rapidly Progressive, Invariably Fatal, Neurodegenerative disease, affecting neurons of brain and spinal cord that control voluntary movements of the body. The term Amyotrophic literally means “No muscle nourishment”. As the name suggests, ALS Disease is characterized by rapidly progressive muscle weakness, Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Fasciculations,  Muscle spasticity, Dysphagia, Dyspnea, Dysarthria and other muscle weakness…

Sinusitis : Sinusitis is the inflammation of sinus mucosa, which may be caused due to infections, allergy or autoimmune disorders. Sinusitis may be open and closed. The inflammatory products of sinusitis can be drained in case of open type, whereas in case of closed type, the inflammatory secretions are not drained, which is the reason behind more severe symptoms and more likely complications in closed type of sinusitis. Sinusitis may…

Causes of Watery Eyes: Watery eyes is a common symptom usually seen in many clinical cases. It is characterised by overflow of tears from the conjunctival sac.     There are two main reasons for watery eyes. They are :   1. Hyperlacrimation Hyperlacrimation is defined as excessive secretion of tears by the lacrimal gland. Hyperlacrimation is caused by : A. Primary Hyperlacrimation: Due to the effect of strong parasympathomimetic…

Thiopental Sodium is a short acting barbiturate with sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant properties. Average adult dosage is 0.5-1.0g(Sodium salt) in ampoule powdered for injection. It produces a brief anaesthesia for about 15 minutes. Just like other barbiturates, the mode of action of Thiopental sodium is by binding with the distinct binding site of GABA-A receptor. This increases duration of opening of the chlorine channel, which in turn increases the post synaptic…

Ketamine is a fast acting powerful general anaesthetic, given as Intravenous or Intramuscular injection, Adult Ketamine Dosage is 50mg/ml as hydrochloride in 10ml vial. It is used in both human as well as veterinary medicine. It is also one of the most common drugs used illicitly as a  recreational drug. However its use as Club drug is limited because of its anaesthetic properties at high doses.     Ketamine Chemical…

Extra Ocular Muscles are the muscles which help in the movement of the eyeball. They allow proper rotation of the eyeball and help in rotating the eyeball in various axes depending on combination of muscles involved.

Move the Skeleton 3d Model using your mouse Here is a skeleton 3d model, follow the instructions before using it. Use Right Click to move the model Use Left Click to rotate the model Use Middle scroll button to zoom Please wait for the model to load  A typical adult skeleton has 206 bones. Here is a complete list of all the bones present in a human skeleton from head…