Abdul M. Ssekandi, MBChB, MSc., M.A.P.S
@JC_by_AMS
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Generalist | Physiologist | Biomedical Science Research | Sickle Cell Disease Research Enthusiast | Member of @APSPhysiology, @HRSonline
Kampala
Joined March 2023
The Neurobiology of Hiccups: Why Holding a Breath or Using Baclofen Works. Hiccups, or singultus, are involuntary, spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, followed by a sudden closure of the glottis, which creates the characteristic 'hic' sound. While.
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Have the confidence to write your manuscript draft and send it to your supervisors for feedback.
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RT @MohammedAlo: Benefits of Just 10 Mins of Walking After Eating. A new study published shows that just 10 mins of walking after glucose i….
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Why is HIV so unique?. HIV stands out among global pathogens because of its unique biology and the challenges it poses to the immune system and public health. 1. Attacks the Immune System Directly .HIV targets CD4+ T cells, key players in coordinating immune responses. By
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#PhysiologyQuiz.Considering the rate of gastrointestinal (GI) #alcohol absorption in a person, which of the following is most effective in preventing intoxication when ingesting a total alcohol content of 30% (v/v) over 30 minutes?.Taking . .
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#PhysiologyQuiz.A woman with a body mass index of 45kg/m2 enrolls in a study measuring postprandial serum levels of hormones involved in regulating hunger and satiety. Which of the following appetite-stimulating hormones or humoral factors is inadequately suppressed in this obese.
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#PhysiologyQuiz.To better understand episodes of uncontrolled hyperphagia in people with bulimia nervosa, the mechanisms for gastric accommodation are studied. Which of the following is normally the primary stimulus for this receptive relaxation pattern of the stomach?.
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For all your flowcharts and conceptual frameworks endeavors.
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#PhysiologyQuiz.A 60-year-old Ugandan man has an immunologic disease that has selectively destroyed the parietal cells of his stomach over several years. Which of the following would be expected for this patient?.
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RT @rkalyes1: 🏥 🤔 case!.🔥 Ascitic fluid from a 23yr/M with lung mass. C/O, B - symptoms, a CAGE of 2/4 & Lt hand (+ve DVT). CT: Lt p/eff….
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Correct Answer: Dry skin. Explanation:. Heat stroke presents with a body temperature ≥ 104°F (40°C), central nervous system symptoms (e.g., confusion, agitation), and hot, dry skin due to failed thermoregulation. • Cool extremities: Seen in heat exhaustion or shock, not heat
#PhysiologyQuiz.A 16-year-old secondary school student earns holiday money by mowing lawns. After finishing his sixth yard for the day on a scorching day, he complains of fatigue, light-headedness, and nausea. When he loses consciousness, the homeowner calls for emergency help.
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RT @yazied_chothia: We bid farewell to Dr Francis Ronny Ssenabulya as he returns to Uganda, now a qualified nephrologist thanks to the ISN….
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Only 5% of the population understands this.
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RT @rkalyes1: 🔥 Those who have not had the opportunity of listening to (one of) our best scientist(s) in Uganda!.👇 Here is your opportunity….
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Consistency is key to achieving a flat abdomen.
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RT @amjhypertension: does kidney function modify the relation between BP and albuminuria? . 🔗 🔒 .
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RT @DearS_o_n: When u start making money. Spend a lot of money on the things you use daily: . - Laptop .- Desk .- Chairs .- Sofa .- Bed .-….
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#PhysiologyQuiz.A 28-year-old lean man fell while mountain climbing and was rescued 5 days later. He had water but no food during the 5 days. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. His 24-hour urine urea nitrogen (UUN) was 5.0 grams. What was his approximate loss of mean.
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#PhysiologyQuiz.A patient currently presents with severe fatigue. About 8 months ago, she started to experience shortness of breath, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and ankle edema. She dealt with it by herself; despite that, the symptoms gradually worsened. Two months ago, she.
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#PhysiologyQuiz.A 29-year-old women has noticed a significant decrease in her energy over the past few months. Before that time, she was a very active person, but now she is too tired to do much at the end of the day. Her iron panel shows low serum iron, ferritin,.and transferrin.
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