Synonym: Crown of Death Definition: Retropubic vascular anastomoses between the obturator and external iliac systems Location: Behind the superior pubic ramus at varying distance from the symphysis pubis (range 40-96 mm) Morphologies: a. Arterial corona mortis (8-65% incidence): b. Venous corona mortis (40-96% incidence): c. Combined arterial and venous corona…
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Frozen Shoulder : Mnemonics
Synonym: Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder Features: Mnemonic: ICE CAPS Sequence for Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA): Mnemonic: FEAR
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How to Deal with Stress as a Medical Professional
Being a medical professional places you in the roster of essential workers, many of whom sacrifice a great deal to provide much-needed services. It’s a job you wouldn’t want to take for granted, considering the lives you get to save. However, you can’t ignore the effects that your role has…
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Ivory Vertebra : Mnemonic
Ivory vertebra refers to diffuse and homogenous increase in opacity of a vertebral body that retains size and contour with no change is size and opacity of adjacent intervertebral discs. Mnemonic: PH FILMS 1. Paget disease of bone 2. Hemangioma 3. Fluorosis 4. Infection (tubercular spondylitis) 5. Lymphoma (usually Hodgkin’s…
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MedicalVandalism.info and the Fight for Health Worker Safety in Nepal
Nepal’s health system not only suffered from infrastructural as well as human capacity deficits in recent decades, but its front-line health workers have, additionally, faced an appalling series of violent attacks upon them. Hospital vandalism, physical assault, verbal intimidation, as well as threat-making, against health workers are no longer exceptional…
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From Bedside to Boardroom: How a BSNExpands the Scope of Nursing Practice
Nursing has evolved far beyond traditional bedside care. With the growing complexity of healthcare, nurses now take on diverse roles that reflect a broader scope of practice and greater opportunities for impact. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a necessary bridge—connecting direct care with leadership, policy, education, and…
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Thiocolchicoside vs Tizanidine vs Baclofen for Low Back Pain
Thiocolchicoside is widely used in acute muscular low back pain due to its fast-acting and less sedative profile. Tizanidine is better suited for chronic cases but requires monitoring due to sedative and hepatic effects. Baclofen is more useful for spasticity of CNS origin and is less commonly used for routine…
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Transforming Healthcare Security with AI-Powered Cameras
Introduction Healthcare facilities are facing a growing number of security threats. According to a 2024 study by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), 82% of hospitals reported an increase in violence or threats of violence against staff. Additionally, a report from the U.S. Department of Health and…