The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is contained in the brain ventricles and the cranial and spinal subarachnoid spaces. The mean CSF volume is 150 ml, with 25 ml in the ventricles and 125 ml in subarachnoid spaces. CSF is predominantly, but not exclusively, secreted by the choroid plexuses. Brain interstitial fluid, ependyma and …

Introduction to heart transplant The idea of replacing a bad organ with a good one has been documented in ancient mythology. The first real organ transplants were probably skin grafts that may have been done in India as early as the second century B.C. The first heart transplant in any …

  The actor who portrayed the “Malboro Man” in print and television cigarette advertisements died of lung cancer at age 51 on July 1992. Some of his last words were : “Take care of the children. Tobacco will kill you, and I am living proof of it,”. Watch this video: …

    Specialists from the Department of Hand Surgery Hospital in Rehovot saved from complete amputation the fingers of a young man. Three fingers of his hand were crushed by machine and presented fourth degree burns. A month after having his fingers sewn into his abdomen to provide ample blood …

Many medications require at-home injections, which require proper training and careful care in order to prevent injuries or infections. Read this article to learn how to properly administer two types of at-home injections: subcutaneous (into the fat beneath the skin) and intramuscular (into the muscle). Warning: Always follow the instructions …

Hay fever is a misnomer. Hay is not a usual cause of this problem, and it does not cause fever. Early descriptions of sneezing, nasal congestion, and eye irritation while harvesting field hay promoted this popular term. Allergic rhinitis is the correct term used to describe this allergic reaction, and many different substances …

Can’t gain weight? This guide takes you step by step through the gaining process, helping you to set up a meal plan and providing you with a muscle building workout. This Guide Teaches You: How to determine the amount of calories you are currently eating. The best way to dial in …

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  There are a variety of ominous processes that cause low back pain, particularly in older patients (> 50). These problems carry significant morbidity and mortality and mandate a focused and rapid evaluation (including lab and imaging studies) different from what is required for the relatively benign processes described above. …

If you have prepared as I have described above you HAVE the content knowledge to succeed on the practical portion of the exam, there is no doubt about it. Your task now is to not get overwhelmed. I remember walking into my first practical exam and feeling like the lab, which …