Daily Archives: 24/02/2022
✍ Normal pressure hydrocephalus
🧩 Medical Mnemonics ✍ Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) refers to a condition of pathologically enlarged ventricular size with normal opening pressures on lumbar puncture. NPH is a form of communicating hydrocephalus and is distinguished from obstructive or noncommunicating hydrocephalus, in which there is a structural blockage of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation within the […]
Psychoneuroimmunology
Psychoneuroimmunology is a multidisciplinary field spanning immunology, psychology and neuro-endocrinology.Developing an understanding of the relationship between psychosocial factors, behaviour, immunity and health is a central focus in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). A broader point of focus in behavioural medicine (mind-body medicine) is the wellness and ongoing development of the individual on all levels – physical, emotional, mental […]