The aetiology and risk factors for both Ca colon and CA rectum are same Aetiology ☹- SAD S- smoking A- alcohol D- dietary factors (red meat is bad, fibre

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Methods of contraception include: Temporary: used to postpone or space births. Include: 1.Barrier methods 2.Natural contraception 3.Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) 4.Steroidal contraception Permanent: the reproductive function of an individual

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These are the drugs which promote evacuation of bowels. Laxatives :- milder action, elimates soft but formed stools. Purgatives :- stronger action, more fluid evacuation.   Mechanism of action

Protein Energy Malnutrition What is PEM? Protein energy malnutrition also called protein calorie malnutrition is the most common nutritional disorder of developing countries. Two extreme conditions of PEM are

Introduction Also called the Tympanic cavity/ Tympanum. It is an air-filled, mucous membrane lined space in the Petrous Temporal bone, between the internal and external ear. Subdivided into- 1-Tympanic

Definition It is the time required for blood to coagulate in vitro under standard conditions. Methods Capillary Tube Method (Normal Range  – 8 to 15 minutes) Test Tube Method

TRANSAMINATION What is transamination? The transfer of an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid is known as transamination. It is catalysed by a group of

Definition It is a test to assess Platelet Function and Coagulation Factor Status of the blood. Methods There are 2 methods to check bleeding time : IVY Method :