Microbiology for medical students
Pathophysiology of inflammation
16 September 2023
What is inflammation? Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is a process that removes or reduces harmful stimuli to help with the healing process. Cardinal signs of inflammation: There are 5 cardinal signs of inflammation. They are – Loss […]
Microbiology for medical students / Foundation Doctors
16 September 2023
Introduction Microbiology can be a daunting subject for medical students and junior doctors alike to approach. Confronted with masses of information and bacteria names more suited to winning Scrabble competitions, it’s often difficult to know where to start! However, acquiring a good understanding of microbiology can be life-saving for your patients, so it is well […]