Radiation Exposure and Safety

Radiation Exposure and Safety

Radiation exposure is an important topic in medicine, especially for those working in environments where diagnostic imaging is frequently used. While it is important to understand the principles of managing radiation exposure accidents, they are thankfully extremely...
Prolongation of the QT Interval

Prolongation of the QT Interval

Prolongation of the QT interval can lead to a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia known as torsades de pointes, which can result in sudden cardiac death. There are a number of widely used drugs that are known to cause QT prolongation. The QT interval The QT...
Testicular Torsion: A Comprehensive Guide

Testicular Torsion: A Comprehensive Guide

Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that requires prompt recognition and intervention. This condition occurs when the spermatic cord, which provides blood supply to the testicle, becomes twisted, leading to compromised blood flow and potentially irreversible...
Diuretics

Diuretics

Diuretics are a group of drugs that act on the kidney to increase the excretion of sodium chloride and water. They are most commonly used to reduce oedema in congestive cardiac failure, some renal diseases and hepatic cirrhosis. Some diuretics, most notably the...