Divergence - Is It Geography?

"Anatomy is to physiology as geography is to history; it describes the theatre of events".

Course Description: Anatomy and Physiology is a course designed for students with a serious interest in human biology and for those considering a career in the medical fields such as dentistry, physical or occupational therapy, nursing or clinical medicine. The course will examine the majority of human body systems in detail and will require that students dissect a sheep heart, kidney, and brai...

Very low HbA1C, is it a problem?

Dear Editor An important problem to manage diabetes mellitus is controlling the patients` blood glucose. Fluctuation of blood glucose results in molecular biochemistry change and can result in unwanted diabetic complications (1). In clinical practice, hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) is a common useful laboratory test to follow-up patients with diabetes (2). Sometimes, an unexpecte...

Platelet Refractoriness and how it is formed

Abstract Background and Objectives Transfusion of platelet has become one of the main treatments for thrombocytopenic patients to reduce the severity and frequency of bleeding consequences. Failure to attain the desired level of platelets in a patient following platelet transfusion is defined as platelet refractoriness. The purpose of present paper is to review and study the mechanisms involve...

Space Is more than Geography

The socio-geography of heart failure: why it matters.

Morbidity and mortality rates from heart failure are staggering and continue to pose daunting challenges to patients, providers, researchers, and the health care system. As populations age, the increasing burden of cardiovascular disease portends a humbling future, particularly for heart failure. Despite advances in medical care, heart failure prevalence, hospitalizations, and mortality rates h...