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These student-written revision notes provide a clear and visual overview of endocrine physiology and hormone regulation for Biomedical Science, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health students. The notes simplify complex physiology using colourful flowcharts, diagrams, tables, high-yield summaries, and retrieval questions to support revision and exam preparation. Topics covered include thyroid hormone synthesis, pituitary hormones, adrenal gland physiology, steroid hormone synthesis, insu...

These student-written revision notes provide a clear and easy-to-follow overview of endocrine physiology and hormone regulation, designed for Biomedical Science, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health students. The notes cover major endocrine systems including the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, calcium homeostasis, and hormone signalling pathways. Complex physiological mechanisms are simplified into understandable explanations, flowcharts, tables, and high-yiel...

OSCE REVISION TEMPLATE - MPHARM A structured, collapsible OSCE template covering all sections: KNOWS, KNOWS HOW, SHOWS HOW, DOES, minor ailments, safety‑netting, red flags, and legal documentation (including CD registers + labelling). WHAT IT INCLUDES Fully formatted headings (collapsible in Word) Clinical skills templates History taking + examination structures Documentation templates (SOAP, SBAR, NEWS2) Minor ailments structure Safety‑netting + red flags Legal checks + CD regist...

Clear, structured notes on neurotransmission in the CNS, focusing on how brain circuits function and how drugs influence signalling at multiple levels. Includes: • Synaptic transmission and signal integration in neural circuits • The complexity of neurotransmission beyond the “1:1 synapse” model • Neurotransmitter diversity (glutamate, GABA, monoamines, peptides, etc.) • Receptor structure, subtypes, and allosteric modulation • GABA_A receptors as a key pharmacological...

Clear, detailed notes on schizophrenia, covering both clinical features and underlying neurobiological mechanisms in a structured, easy-to-understand format. Includes: • Positive vs negative symptoms and core clinical features • The dopamine hypothesis (mesolimbic vs mesocortical pathways) • The glutamate/NMDA hypothesis and its role as a primary mechanism • How glutamate dysfunction leads to dopamine imbalance • Brain circuits and symptom mapping (PFC, VTA, nucleus accumb...

Clear, high-quality notes on depression (Major Depressive Disorder) designed to help you understand both the clinical features and underlying neurobiology in a structured, exam-ready way. Covers key topics including: • Diagnostic features and challenges in defining depression • Monoamine theory (serotonin, noradrenaline) and its limitations • HPA axis dysfunction and cortisol regulation • BDNF, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity • Mechanisms of antidepressants and rapid-act...

Clear, structured notes on anxiety disorders, designed to help you understand both the clinical concepts and underlying neurobiology in an exam-ready format. Covers key topics including: • What anxiety is and when it becomes maladaptive/pathological • DSM classification challenges and limitations • The concept of endophenotypes in psychiatric research • Amygdala circuitry and its role in fear, stress, and behaviour • Interoception and how physiological signals influence an...

These comprehensive and well-structured notes are designed specifically for first-year Biomedical Science students studying at British-based universities. They cover the core physiological systems and foundational pharmacology required to build a strong understanding of human biology. The notes include detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, and nervous systems, alongside essential introductory pharmacology concepts. Complex topics ar...

These comprehensive and well-structured notes are designed specifically for first-year Biomedical Science students studying at British-based universities. They cover the core physiological systems and foundational pharmacology required to build a strong understanding of human biology. The notes include detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, and nervous systems, alongside essential introductory pharmacology concepts. Complex topics ar...