Endocrinology

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Introduction In this chapter, the endocrine system is introduced by describing mechanisms of hormone action and the types of hormones. Six groups of hormones and/or endocrine systems will then be…

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Clinical Research Methodology

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Introduction Research is an organised, systematic and rigorous process of enquiry to develop concepts and theories and describe phenomena. It aims to add to a scientific body of knowledge. A…

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Self-Assessment

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Chapter 1: Structure and Function of the Genome Questions 1. How many pairs of autosome chromosomes does each adult possess? A. 11 B. 22 C. 23 D. 44 E. 46…

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Statistics and Evidence-Based Healthcare

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Introduction Many doctors often equate statistics with the numbers and equations seen in research papers, but the term ‘statistics’ does not mean ‘numbers’; indeed, a competent statistical analysis of a…

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Physiology

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Biophysical Definitions Molecular Weight One mole of an element or compound is the atomic weight or molecular weight, respectively, in grams. For example, 1 mol of sodium is 23 g…

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Physics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Introduction The application of the theories, principles and methods of physics to medicine and healthcare, in general, belongs to a branch of medicine called ‘medical physics’. This chapter focuses on…

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Applied Anatomy

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Introduction This chapter will address general anatomical principles as well as cover detailed anatomy relevant to the obstetrician and gynaecologist and the Membership of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists…

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Biochemistry

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Structure and Function of the Normal Cell All cells possess certain basic structural features, regardless of their location, type and function ( Fig. 9.1 ). The major division is into…

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Drugs and Drug Therapy

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Introduction A drug is broadly defined as any chemical agent that affects living protoplasm. About one-third of women in the UK take drugs at least once during pregnancy, but only…

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Immunology

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Introduction The immune system exists to protect the organism from the consequences of infectious disease and, to a lesser extent, neoplasia. It does this by having a complex system of…

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