Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They’re normally harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. – Інфекційні захворювання – це захворювання, спричинені організмами, такими як бактерії, віруси, грибки або паразити. У наших тілах […]
Glasgow Coma Scale
⛑️The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to objectively describe the extent of impaired consciousness in all types of acute medical and trauma patients. The scale assesses patients according to three aspects of responsiveness: eye-opening, motor, and verbal responses. 📌Let’s remind you about the medical English courses available on our platform! They are designed according […]
Teeth
🦷There are four types of permanent teeth in humans: Incisors are used for cutting food using their shape edges – Різці – використовуються для нарізання їжі за допомогою сформованих країв. Canines are used for tearing and holding food – Ікла – використовуються для розривання та утримування їжі. Premolars are used for crushing food – Премоляри […]
Arrhythmias
🫀The only normal rhythm of the heart is a normal sinus rhythm. In this rhythm, an impulse is generated in the sinoatrial (SA) node, which is conducted through and slowed down while passing through the atrioventricular node (AV). It is then conducted through the bundle of His, to the left and right bundle branches, and eventually […]
Fractures
A bone fracture is a full or partial break in the continuity of bone tissue. Fractures can occur in any bone in the body. – Перелом кістки – це повне або часткове порушення цілісності кісткової тканини. Переломи можуть статися в будь-якій кістці тіла. There are a number of fracture types, including: 🔨Avulsion fracture – авульсивний […]