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  Anatomy, the first terror in med school,in one of my articles released few months ago, anatomy was listed among the top hardest courses in med school,if you haven't read that article yet, kindly use the link below medtipsblog.blogspot.com Studying anatomy may appear to be difficult to most medical students as it involves learning anatomical structures and their functions, in addition to studying for several other subjects. However, anatomy is one of the core subjects for every medical student in the college of medicine,it maybe systemic/general anatomy. Every med student needs to understand how important it is to study anatomy, and that too in an effective way. Hence, in this article i have listed the tricks to studying Anatomy.. Interestingly, Anatomy is subdivided into 1. Histology (microscopic anatomy) 2. Embryology (developmental anatomy) 3. Gross anatomy 4. Neuroanatomy 1. READING REGULARLY Reading regularly is an effective way of studying Anatomy Repeated reading exercise...

BEST YOUTUBE CHANNELS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS. Are you a Preclinical Medical student? Are you a year two (2) student in the following departments; Medicine Medical rehabilitation (physiotherapy) Nursing sciences Human Anatomy Human physiology Medical biochemistry Medical Radiography Medical laboratory science Human nutrition and dietetics Dentistry Pharmacology Public health sciences etc. Then you're at the right blog, starting preclinicals with the right resources and materials is a smart way to pass your exams. Videos are one of the best best learning methods for Medical students. In this article I have included the best youtube channels for med students, As a medical student if you decide to find good youtube channels all by yourself;you may land yourself in the wrong hands. This is why mentorship is very important in your Med school journey. Listed below are top channels for med students 1. DR. NAJEEB LECTURES Dr Najeeb is a Pakistan Medical doctor and a pa...

WHY IS ORAL HEALTH LESS TALKED ABOUT?   Especially in Nigeria today, many people have less concern about their oral health, they feel anything pertaining to the oral cavity is not always a serious one, isn't it just to brush the teeth regularly. But it's beyond the brushing and rinsing it, Dental health is not supposed to be left behind.     In this article a detailed explanation is made available on why dental/oral health is less talked about. But before that, it's important to know who is responsible for the care in oral health and where to find one Oral hygiene, causes of dental disorders, prevention. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ORAL HEALTH CARE?..... A DENTIST!!!!  According to Wikipedia, A dentist also known as dental surgeon/doctor is a health care professional who specialises in dentistry and trained in the diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and other aspects of the craniofacial complex i...

MEDTIPS MAGAZINE (HEALTH PROMOTION) BASIC FACTS ABOUT TUBERCULOSIS (TB) There have been alot of miscommunication on tuberculosis, how it's spread and contracted, possible symptoms and possible things to do if contracted. In this article you will find out all of what are listed above about tuberculosis. WHAT IS TUBERCULOSIS:  Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria called myobacteria. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also lead to damage of other parts of the body. HOW DOES TUBERCULOSIS SPREAD: Tuberculosis is spread through air when a person with tuberculosis of the lungs or throat does the following Coughs Sneezes Talks. If you have been exposed, you should consult your doctor for tests.  One can likely contract tuberculosis if they have weak immune system. Below are the symptoms of tuberculosis; SYMPTOMS OF TUBERCULOSIS: A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer Weight loss Loss of appetite Coughing up blood or mucus Weakness and fatigue Fev...

  AFTER MEDICAL/HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY WHAT NEXT?   Most medical students especially those in basic medical sciences ask questions like this; after Human Anatomy, Medical biochemistry, Medical/human physiology what are the career prospects,how can they use their degree in the clinical world and research institutes.      This article is focused more on medical/human physiology, what next after the study of bodily functions and mechanisms.  Before, the details of the main topic will be unveiled, there are some important terms and definitions that should be known which are; Meaning of medical physiology Who is a medical physiologist Branches of medical physiology  Specialties of Medical physiology Duration of study Professional bodies governing the study of physiology. MEANING OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY: medical physiology / Human physiology /physiology is a medical branch of study that deals with the normal biological functions in the body, it ranges from...