Rectus femoris is the only Quadriceps muscle that cross the hip joint and act as a hip flexor and knee extensor. When the rectus femoris…
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Ely’s test
Approach to a Child with Short Stature
Definition of Short Stature Short stature refers to the height below 3rd Centile or 2 Standard Deviations (-2 SD) or more below the mean height…
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5 Impressive Benefits Of Taking Vitamins
As adults, we are often reminded that we are not as healthy as we think. Our modern lives take such a toll on our bodies…
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Lump Examination : Mnemonic Approach
History (Listen) Mnemonic: SOCRATES a. Site: Site and Site of origin of lump (in case of huge lumps) b. Onset: Duration (from the time 1st…
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Bier Block
Named after: German Surgeon August Bier (first introduced the block in 1908) Definition: It is a peripheral intravenous local anesthetic block (IVRA; Intravenous Regional Anesthesia)…
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Atropine Induced Paradoxical Bradycardia
Atropine induced paradoxical bradycardia is the sinus bradyarrhythmia following low-dose atropine resulting from the paradoxical slowing in the sinoatrial (SA) node discharge rate. Mechanism of…
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Tips on living with Diabetes
Being newly diagnosed with diabetes or looking for a new way to live with your diabetes can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of essential…
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Demonic Possession From The Eyes of Science
Several cultures and religions round the globe carry a belief that the humans are capable of being possessed or inhabited by spirits and even the…
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