Mnemonic: ME DIG FAST Required symptoms: Other symptoms: Several symptoms (ICD-11) or Atleast 3 (DSM-5) of – Mania Hypomania Required duration 7 days 4 days Functional impairment Yes No Flight of ideas & Psychotic symptoms Can have No
A Practical Guide to Family Dental Care: Building Healthy Smiles for Life
Proper oral health is much more than just ensuring that someone has an excellent smile; it is an essential aspect of life at all stages. From early childhood right through older adulthood, regular and constant dental care ensures the prevention of many common oral health complications such as cavities and…
DSM-5 Schizophrenia Criteria : Mnemonic
Mnemonic: 24 DHS ABc At-least 2 core symptoms with one from the first three For atleast 4 weeks Total duration of disturbance: 2 + 4 = 6 months Core symptoms:
How In-Home Care Brings Relief to Family Caregivers
Home care for older family members is an immense relief but a considerable responsibility. Families want to keep their loved ones comfortable, safe, and dignified. Choosing wisely necessitates deliberation, frank conversations, and a lucid grasp of the alternatives. Understanding Senior Home Care Home care refers to care provided to older…
Staging of Gynecological Cancers : Simplified
FIGO-staging is a classification system used to describe size and extent of gynaecological cancers, using the FIGO nomenclature (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics). Carcinoma cervix Endometrial cancer Carcinoma ovary Basis of staging Clinical (examination + radiographs) Surgical (pathologic assessment) Surgical (pathologic assessment) FIGO stages 2018 2023 2014 I Confined…
Why Professional Guidance Matters Throughout ABA Therapy
Children and adults challenged with behavioral issues and developmental disabilities benefit from Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. All of this process takes a lot of professional help! Therapy is only effective, fluid, and relevant if specialists are trained and ready to help. Realizing the reasons that justify expert behavior control can…
Steps Involved in a Typical Vein Treatment Consultation
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Regression Analysis for Medical Students and Doctors
Regression is a statistical tool used mainly to study the association between: Uses: Types of regression based on outcome variable (y): Remember the “NOIR” mnemonic for the types of variable. Types of regression based on number of independent variables (x): Regression vs Correlation: Correlation measures the strength of the association…