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What do you kow about :Guillain–Barré syndrome

Sometimes called Landry's paralysis , is an acute polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. Ascending paralysis, weakness beginning in the feet and hands and migrating towards the trunk, is the most typical symptom, and some subtypes cause change in sensation or pain as well as dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT: OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME

Introduction Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) occurs in the luteal phase of the cycle after multifollicular stimulation and hCG administration.   It is characterised by multiple corpus luteum cysts and transudation of plasma from blood across serosa, particularly the peritoneum.   OHSS most frequently occurs following ovulation induction therapy and superovulation for assisted conception treatments, but occasionally in naturally occurring multiple pregnancy, hydatidiform mole and choriocarcinoma.   It is the commonest serious side effect of ovarian stimulation using gonadotrophins but is very uncommon with clomiphene.

Vasopressors used in shock

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A vasopressor causes vasoconstriction and an inotrope increases the force of cardiac contraction. The role of inotropes and vasopressors is very important in the resuscitation of a patient, prescribing these can best be done by an experienced physician. Every doctor has his or own method of starting the patient on these drugs. Most of the hospitals have there own protocol. In this article we will discuss the role of the three most commonly given inotropes and vasopressors.

Canadian BOARD Schedule of Fees - Pharmacists 2012

Fees must be paid in Canadian funds by certified cheque, money order or bank draft. Visa and MasterCard are accepted for document evaluation & examination fees if you apply using PEBC's online application. Pharmacist Document Evaluation   $530 The Pharmacist Evaluating Examination  $515 Additional fee to write in London, UK   $365 Site Change, Evaluating Examination:   $50 The Pharmacist Evaluating Examination Re-scoring   $75 The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Part I MCQ:  $400   The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Part II OSCE:  $1520 Site Change, The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ):  $50 Site Change, The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Part II (OSCE):   $100 The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Part I MCQ Re-scoring   $75 The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Part II OSCE Re-scoring   $150 NSF Cheque fee   $50 Certificate Replacement   $100 Sending Licensing Statement/Good Standing Certificate to Provincial Licensing Authori

FDA Approves Intermezzo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets) for use as needed to treat insomnia characterized by middle-of-the-night waking followed by difficulty returning to sleep.