If your skin throws a tantrum every time you try something new, you’re certainly not alone, and no, it’s not “all in your head.” While it may seem like your face has declared war on every product in existence, the reality is far different. Studies show that dermatological disorders affect…
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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Golden Rules of Anesthesia : Mnemonic
The “golden rules of anesthesia” are a set of principles and practices designed to ensure patient safety during anesthesia administration. These rules emphasize careful pre-operative preparation, vigilant intraoperative monitoring, and prompt management of potential emergencies. Mnemonic: ANESTHESIA
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Dexmedetomidine – Mnemonic
Mnemonic: BARASH Uses of Dexmedetomidine: This mnemonic, BARASH, is dedicated to Dr. Paul G. Barash, whose work in anesthesiology has profoundly shaped medical education and clinical practice. Just as his textbook has guided countless practitioners, may this mnemonic serve as a concise tool for remembering key concepts with clarity and…
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How to Get Over Long-Term Prescription Opioid Use Following Surgery
Most people walk into surgery expecting that the after-effects will fade with the stitches. Yet for many, the strongest echo of the operation is a small plastic bottle of prescription opioids that never seems to empty. When it comes to short-term pain, opioids can offer really effective relief. But when…
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How California Nurses Are Rethinking Risk in a Changing Workplace?
Nursing is not an easy job, and nurses everywhere will face new challenges every day. As the world evolves, so do the risks that come with it, and workplace risks evolve fast too. California is at the forefront of these risks as it is a country that moves really fast…
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7 Things You Should Know Before Starting Your BSN Clinicals
When you’re training to become a nurse, clinical placements are where everything changes. You go from reading about patients in textbooks to helping real ones. Instead of picturing disease processes in diagrams, you’ll start hearing them in someone’s breathing. It’s an exciting time, and infamously full-on. No matter how much…
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Why Some Cancers Take Decades to Appear: The Latency of Environmental and Occupational Diseases
Some growths do not show up until many years after the initial harm occurs. Sneaky behavior also makes these illnesses tough to link back to earlier contact with harmful agents. This means an individual might handle a risky substance on the job, feel fine for decades, and then face a…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Iliac Cortical Density (ICD)
Synonym: Iliac Cortical Line Iliac cortical densities (ICD) are the overlap of the true pelvis posterior to the acetabulum which is used as a proxy for the slope of the sacral ala. Importance: The entry point should be anterior in S1 and inferior to the iliac cortical density (ICD), which…