General Medicine - Bariatry and Ghrelin
15 important questions on General Medicine - Bariatry and Ghrelin
What is the definition of infectious diseases? 2 types...
What is the incubation period of these infectious diseases?
This is a symptom-less stage where microbes multiply inside the body and can also spread to other people.
The length is highly variable and is dependent on the type of microorganisms and the person's immune system.
What is the period of illness characterised as?
- Higher grades + faster learning
- Never study anything twice
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
For my 1st exam I got a C. Then, I started looking for ways to learn better and I came across Study Smart. Since then I have scored a A+, A, A- and another A. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to hear it. I am so happy with it!!
I was struggling to finish all my first-year subjects for 3 years. Then I discovered Study Smart, which helped me to finish all of them within 3 months.
Because of StudySmart, things are going well in many ways. Before, I always had study stress and no time for anything. Now I feel calm and confident (because of the program). I used to score a B, now I usually score an A or A+.
Hey Chris, I really want to thank you very much for developing the platform, I usually got around C for my exams, now I scored an A+, an A and a A- !!
Since using Study Smart, my average has increased significantly. I even completed a statistics course with a A+ while I'm bad at statistics. I took on extra courses this year, because of Study Smart. Thanks so much!
Ever since I started studying with StudySmart I passed all my exams !!! No more re-sits!! At first, I was happy with a pass and now I only get good grades. Many thanks!
I aced all the courses I studied with Study Smart. For law, I first scored a D, and now an A! I’m 100% sure that I’ll pass all the courses I study with Study Smart.
I always thought I studied well. My grades were fine. I could never have imagined that applying these study skills would have such a huge and direct impact on my grades, my speed and the pleasure I have in learning.
For the first time, I finally feel totally confident about the way I learn. I have the perfect overview and make great progress in terms of speed and the grades I get. Thanks, Chris!
I immediately started to enjoy learning again, and my grades soared. All of a sudden, everything went better. I highly recommend Study Smart to all students..
Being able to create my materials online made the process of studying so much smoother and quicker. I no longer have to spend a huge amount of my time on creating my summaries.
At first, my notes were a mess. Now I use Study Smart to take my notes in a perfectly structured way. It helps me to save a lot of time and do other things I enjoy.
Students that study with Study Smart get better grades. The system applies all the learning methods in such a way that both well-performing students and students who struggle perform much better.
Hi Chris, I would like to thank you very much. Last year I scored C on a course, and this year I got an A+ thanks to your method! Thank you very much!
The largest effect is that my child is more enthusiastic about school! Every parent wants their children to be happy at school, Study Smart made it happen.
In high school, I failed several exams, and that has really changed now. I actually needed this tool very much back then. Since I started studying with StudySmart, I haven't had any D's. My average score is now an A and those are results I would have never had in the past
With my old method, I passed only 3 out of 8 courses. Since I started taking my notes digitally in Study Smart, I have passed all my courses on the first try. For me, StudySmart takes away the stress of wondering if I will pass or not.
Thanks to StudySmart, I passed all my exams, and with better grades than before! On top of that, I have mastered a very good study method now, which I am confident will help me earn my degree.
What is horizontal transmission?
What is vertical transmission?
Infectious period =
Case fatality =
Basic reproductive rate =
Secondary attack rate =
Time in which person can transmit the disease
Case fatality =
The proportion of people that diet after infection
Basic reproductive rate =
Average number of secondary cases that occur as the result of one infected individual
Secondary attack rate =
Proportion of people who gets exposed to the disease and gets ill
Who is at risk for malaria?
Regions of South-East Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, Wester Pacific and America are also at risk.
Infants, children <5yrs, pregnant women and patients with HIV/AIDS, non-immune migrants, mobile populations and travellers are at a higher risk of contracting malaria.
Diagnosis and treatment of malaria:
Treatment: artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)
What is tuberculosis (TB) ?
People infected with TB have 5-10% lifetime risk of falling ill with TB.
Who is at risk of getting Tuberculosis?
- It mostly affects adults in their most productive years. But all age groups are at risk.
- 95% of cases and deaths are in developing countries
- people with HIV have 18 times more change to develop TB
- the risk is also greater in persons suffering from other conditions that impair the immune system
- people with undernutrition are 3 times more at risk
- alcohol use disorder and tabacco smoking increase the risk of TB by a factor 3.3 and 1.6 respectively
How can tuberculosis be diagnosed?
Example rapid tests: Xpert MTB/RIF, Xpert Ultra and Truenat assays.
Diagnosing multidrug-resistant and other resistant forms of TB can be complex and expensive. It is hard to diagnose TB in children.
How can tuberculosis be treated?
Without such support, treatment adherence is more difficult.
What are the symptoms of HIV?
In the first few weeks, people may experience no symptoms or an influenza-like illness including fever, headache, rash or sore throat.
As the infection progressively weakens the immune system, more symptoms develop such as: swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, fever, diarrhoea and cough.
Without treatment, they could develop severe illnesses such as: tuberculosis, cryptococcal meningitis, severe bacterial infections, and cancers such as lymphomas and Kaposi's sarcoma.
How can HIV be diagnosed?
No single test can provide a full HIV diagnosis: conformatory testing is required.
The diagnostic tests detect antibodies produced by the person as part of their immune response to fight HIV. People develop antibodies within 28 days of infection.
How can HIV be treated?
The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:
- A unique study and practice tool
- Never study anything twice again
- Get the grades you hope for
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
