The Conundrum of Modern Medical Education in Ghana
Medical Education in Ghana has moved within two decades from an era of scarcity of medical schools to an era of proliferation.
Medical Education in Ghana has moved within two decades from an era of scarcity of medical schools to an era of proliferation.
The parotid gland is the largest major salivary gland, paired, purely serous, irregularly wedge-shaped. Weight 25-30g. Contributes 25% of unstimulated but 70% of stimulated saliva.
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The parotid gland is the largest major salivary gland, paired, purely serous, irregularly wedge-shaped. Weight 25-30g. Contributes 25% of unstimulated but 70% of stimulated saliva.
Stridor is a harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound produced by turbulent airflow through a narrowed upper airway (pharynx, larynx, or trachea). It is a sign of significant airway obstruction, not a diagnosis.
Septal deviation refers to a deviation or displacement of the nasal septum from the midline, which can cause nasal obstruction and other symptoms.
The nasal septum is the midline partition that divides the nasal cavity into two fossae.
Infectious mononucleosis, often called “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is a clinical syndrome caused primarily by infection.
Pulse oximetry is a photometric method of estimating the percentage of hemoglobin in arterial blood that is saturated with oxygen, called SpO₂, and measuring pulse rate.
ORL deals with the ear, nose, throat, and head & neck — all areas that are narrow, collapsible, dark cavities with limited access.