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Decemeber Rose : A Short Movie by Medical Students

Epomedicine, Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020

This movie was created in 2008 using simple camera and software. Back then short movies were not in trend like now. Inspired by the story “The House Call”, this movie artistically portrays an eternal friendship through time and illness. Story Doctor’s monologue: “Life is like a cigarette. It starts with…

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Pelvis X-ray : Simplified Approach

Epomedicine, Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020

Views AP pelvis: patient supine and the x-ray beam oriented 90 degrees to the patient’s long axis, passing through the patient from anterior to posterior Pubic symphysis and coccyx in straight line in middle of screen with 1-3cm between superior pubic symphysis and tip of coccyx Greater and lesser trochanters…

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Clouds – Zach Sobiech, Music and Osteosarcoma

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Nov 16, 2020Nov 17, 2020

Zach was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 14 (2009). He underwent multiple cycles of chemotherapy and surgeries until he was diagnosed with terminal disease in 2012. In 2013, at the age of 18, he succumbed to his illness. “Clouds” movie (named after his song) released in 2020 tells…

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Nipah virus

Epomedicine, Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020

Nipah virus is closely related to, but distinct from Hendra virus. Family: Paramyxoviridae Genus: Henipavirus History: A Nipah epidemic of viral encephalitis, complicated by respiratory failure, occurred in Malaysia in 1998 and 1999, causing 265 infections and 105 fatalities (93% had occupational exposure to pigs). An associated outbreak among abbatoir…

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Definition of terms in Psychiatry

Epomedicine, Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020

1. Speech: Ideas, thoughts, feelings expressed through language 2. Emotion: Complex phenomenon involving reactions in 3 different components: Feeling experienced by subject (joy, sadness, anger) Behavioral (expressive component) Autonomic and endocrine component 3. Affect: Objective outward expression of the immediate cross-section emotion at a given time 4. Mood: Sustained pervasive…

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Micronutrient Deficiency: What to Know and Why you Should Consider a Test

Epomedicine, Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020

Everyone wants to lead a healthy lifestyle, but for many people, it’s not something that is so straight forward. We all know that it’s important to follow a healthy balanced diet, without too much sugar, as well as taking regular exercise. However due to a huge number of reasons, not…

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Proptosis : Mnemonic based Approach

Epomedicine, Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020

Proptosis refers to the forward displacement of the eyeball beyond the orbital margin with the patient looking straight ahead. The term “Exopthalmos” is reserved for bilateral proptosis or proptosis due to thyroid eye disease. Proptosis can be evaluated using a mnemonic 15 “P”s. A) Pseudoproptosis ruled out: 1. Enlarged globe:…

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How to find a good orthodontist in Zurich as an Expat

Epomedicine, Oct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020

Being an expat will have many pros and cons along the journey. Travelling the world, learning new languages and sampling local culture, cuisine and hospitality sounds like a dream to many, and a lot of people are fortunate enough to actually make such a huge life changing decision. However, there…

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