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How To Optimize Your Web Server

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:39:36 GMT

This article on How To Optimize Your Web Server discusses three different techniques that can be used optimize and speed up your web server. The article was originally published on Rahul's Noteblog.

Bones and Fractures of the Upper Limb

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:08:43 GMT

Notes on bones and associated fractures of bones near the shoulder joint.

Synthesis and Deficiencies of Adrenal Hormones

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:32:25 GMT

USMLE notes on adrenal hormone synthesis and related deficiencies.

Notes on Vagus Nerve

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:54:20 GMT

This page covers facts on the vagus nerve including the associated anatomy and histology.

Hepatitis Serologic Markers

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:47:58 GMT

USMLE notes on timeline of hepatitis serologic markers during infection.

Types of Antipsychotics

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:51:32 GMT

The various types of antipsychotics tested on the USMLE presented in tabulated form.

Short Intro to Cranial Nerves

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:07:43 GMT

This is a summary of all cranial nerves including facts tested on the USMLE.

Effects of Adrenergic Stimulation

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:43:33 GMT

USMLE notes on effects of adrenergic stimulation in tabulated form.

What is Blood-Gas Partition Coefficient?

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:48:22 GMT

USMLE notes on blood-gas partition coefficient and related calculations.

Control of Respiration

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:27:01 GMT

Why are chronically hypercapnic patients not maintained at 100% ventilator oxygen?

Acid-Base Disturbance: Acidotic or Alkalotic?

Tue, 31 May 2011 02:10:25 GMT

A flowchart on how to differentiate between acidotic and alkalotic acid-base disturbances

Random Stroke Facts

Wed, 18 May 2011 17:13:22 GMT

Short notes on stroke management

Pulmonary Examination for Internal Medicine

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:57:33 GMT

Notes on pulmonary inspection, percussion, and auscultation

ER Chest Pain Workup

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:39:04 GMT

ER Chest Pain Workup, JVD, and CHF

Jugular Venous Distention Workup

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:27:14 GMT

Jugular Venous Distention Workup

Physical Examination for Internal Medicine

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:24:14 GMT

Physical Examination for Internal Medicine

Random USMLE Facts Vol 11-1

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:19:03 GMT

A useful list of random USMLE facts Vol 11-1.

Random USMLE Facts

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:17:55 GMT

A useful list of random USMLE facts.

Cool medical images

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:16:06 GMT

A collection of cool medical images.

Video of Cardiology Examination in a Clinical Setting

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:35:15 GMT

A cardiologist demonstrates a complete CV (cardiology) examination in a clinical setting.

Voices from Hell: My Experience in Mussoorie, India

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:17:26 GMT

A short story describing my experience during a vacation to Mussoorie, India.

Introduction to endocrin hormones

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:14:33 GMT

Introduction to endocrinology and basic hormone action.

Notes on Hormonal Control of Calcium and Phosphate

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:24:58 GMT

USMLE notes on hormonal control of calcium-phosphate levels and related diseases.

USMLE Pharmacology Flashcards

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:39:55 GMT

An index of free USMLE pharmacology flashcards.

Notes on Streptococcus

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:15:00 GMT

USMLE notes on streptococcus infection and related diseases.

Differentiation and Anatomy of a Blastocyst

Wed, 05 May 2010 02:29:00 GMT

USMLE diagram of blastocyst anatomy and differentiation.

Notes on Generalized vs Specialized Transduction

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:55:00 GMT

USMLE notes on differences between generalized vs specialized transduction.

Dr. Francis' PASS Program Concepts/Clues Flashcards

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:29:00 GMT

Here are Dr. Francis' PASS Program Concepts/Clues Flashcards (851 flashcards).

What is Steady State Concentration?

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:56:00 GMT

USMLE notes on steady state concentration definition and related calculations.

Images of Antibodies

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:11:00 GMT

Images of the four types of antibodies, namely, IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD.

Notes on Hormonal Signaling Pathways

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:23:00 GMT

Introduction to Hormonal Signaling Pathways.

Notes on Heart Muscle Mechanics

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:43:00 GMT

Introduction to Heart Muscle Mechanics, pressure-volume loops.

Electrical Activity of the Heart

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:23:00 GMT

Introduction to Electrical Activity of the Heart, and related physiology.

Notes on Heart Sounds and Murmurs

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:41:00 GMT

Introduction to Heart Sounds and Murmurs, and related physiology.

Notes on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV (DSM IV)

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:54:00 GMT

Notes on disorders like autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, anorexia, bipolar, and more.

Major Depressive Disorder vs Dysthymic Disorder

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Notes on Major Depressive vs Dysthymic Disorders and related issues.

How to Stop Feedback Form & Guestbook Spam

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:12:00 GMT

This article provides information on how to stop feedback form & guestbook spam.

Pictures of old Kuwaiti Dinars from Pre-Iraqi Invasion

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:55:00 GMT

Here are front and back images of the old Kuwaiti Dinar predating the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait (~ before 1990). Do you know, I was in Kuwait during the Iraqi Invasion!

Body-Mass-Index, Waist-to-Height Ratio, Body Fat, Basal Metabolic Rate Calculator

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:34:00 GMT

This is a useful application used to calculate your Body-Mass-Index (BMI), Waist-to-Height Ratio, Body Fat, and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).

Digestion FAQ, Defecation reflex, etc.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:54:00 GMT

Notes and FAQ on intestinal absorption and secretion, and useful information on defecation reflex

Notes on Basic Gastrointestinal Physiology

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:22:00 GMT

Useful information on GI hormones, secretions, and reflexes, and over autonomic GI control

Inferential Statistics

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:54:00 GMT

Useful information on Inferential Statistics and practices

Notes on Osteogenesis

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 03:11:00 GMT

Definition of Osteogenesis: Osteogenesis is the process of bone formation. Two Types of Osteogenesis:

What is an ELEK's Test?

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 01:33:00 GMT

Infection by Corynebacterium diphtheriae is diagnosed using a throat swab. However, the swab contains a mixture of Corynebacterium diphtheriae organisms and normal flora throat organisms.

Video: Titanic Piano Theme: The Portrait

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:22:00 GMT

R. Gladwin playing Titanic Piano Theme: The Portrait. My apologies for the poor lighting and a few bad chords :-( The location is at Church and the piano is a K Kawai grand piano. It was all fine except a few kids were screaming behind me!

Why I Support Mercy Killing

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:27:00 GMT

Back in the old days, dying was relatively simple. Patients with untreatable illnesses opted to stay at home and live the rest of their days under hospice care. These patients wanted to live their remaining life comfortably surrounded by friends and family and die in their own beds.

Why did I decide to become a doctor? Medical School Admissions Essay

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:22:00 GMT

Noises of construction and shuffled voices of people resonated in the remote hilly region of northeastern Indo-Nepal border. At seven o'clock in the morning, a small group of people bustled with construction activity.

My Experience during the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:22:00 GMT

Explosions shook the ground and gunshots rattled in the vicinity of our neighborhood in the morning of August 1990. Thinking it must be a problem with the air-conditioner, my dad was the first to wake up due to the noise.

Corporate Failure: The Enron Case

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:12:00 GMT

Enron was one of the largest energy companies in the US. By fraud and bribery, Enron executives avoided income taxes, and this lead to the downfall of this multi-billion dollar firm.