The above picture shows a VCUG scan which is a commonly performed test in urology for diagnosing various conditions related to urethra, bladder as well as…
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Approach and management of pediatric hydronephrosis
Pediatric hydronephrosis is a broad term and encompasses various spectrum of disease. It can be broadly classified into: Antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH) It accounts for 1-3%…
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Allergies in the Family: Coping Strategies and Tips
Eye drops, nasal sprays, antihistamines, carrying your EpiPen wherever you go, avoiding certain environments like the plague, avoiding beloved pets or meticulously scanning ingredient lists…
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Peptic Ulcer (Johnson) Classification
Mnemonic: 1. 1 is Less 2. 2 is Two 3. 3 is Pre- 4. 4 is Door 5. 5 is 5 letter (NSAID) Type Mnemonic…
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Statistics – High Yield (Cheat Sheet)
Normal distribution Non-normal distribution a. Positive skew: Longer or fatter tail on right b. Negative skew: Longer or fatter tail on left 2X2 tables Disease…
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Phases of Clinical Trial : Mnemonic
Clinical trials conduct ‘human experiments’. Three fundamental principles apply: Blinding: Phases: Mnemonic: I SWIM Phase Purpose Name Sample Blinding and control 0 Initial (Pharmacokinetics and…
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Medial and Lateral Plantar Nerves
Origin: Tibial nerve (both medial and lateral plantar nerve) Similar to: Course and innervation: Medial plantar nerve Lateral plantar nerve Origin Larger branch of tibial…
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Clavipectoral Fascia
Extent: Function: Structures piercing the clavipectoral fascia: Mnemonic: CLAP Surgical relevance:
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