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Diabetes Made Easy : Epomedicine Series

Epomedicine, Aug 7, 2020Feb 23, 2023

Approach to Uncomplicated Diabetes Mellitus : Simplified Management of Diabetes – GLUCOSE BAD mnemonic DKA : Mnemonic Approach and Clinical Aspects GIK Regimen – Rule of Ten Simplified Guide to Statin Therapy Diabetic Ketosis without Acidosis Diabetic Foot Management

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Wound Healing : Stages

Epomedicine, Aug 5, 2020Aug 5, 2020

1. Haemostasis (immediate): In response to exposed collagen, platelets aggregate at the wound and degranulate, releasing inflammatory mediators. Clotting and complement cascades activated. Thrombus  formation and reactive vasospasm achieve haemostasis. 2. Inflammation (0-3 days): Vasodilatation and increased capillary permeability allow inflammatory cells to enter wound, and cause swelling. Neutrophils amplify inflammatory response by release…

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ESR and CRP in Musculoskeletal infection

Epomedicine, Aug 5, 2020Jan 27, 2022

ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Usually elevated within 48-72 hours of the infection onset (less reliable in the first 48 hours of infection) Continues to rise for 3-5 days after institution of successful therapy and continuing rise beyond 4th-5th day of treatment can be an indication of treatment failure (not good…

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Management of Diabetes – GLUCOSE BAD mnemonic

Epomedicine, Jul 25, 2020Jul 25, 2020

Glycemic control HbA1c 3 monthly or Bianually (if treatment goal acheived and glycemic control considered stable) – Target: Non-pregnant adult patients: <7% Minor cardiovascular disease, minor hypoglycemic episodes, short diagnosis time with diabetes, and long life expectancy: <6.5% Significant co-morbidities, progressive micro- and macrovascular complications, or short life expectancy: <8%…

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How Medicine May Change In A Post Covid-19 World

Epomedicine, Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020

There is no doubt that we will start thinking in terms of the world pre and post Covid-19. The entire globe has been turned upside down to the point that daily life from before is completely unrecognizable.  How we deal with our personal lives, our professions and society as a…

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Common Myths About Herpes

Epomedicine, Jul 8, 2020Jul 8, 2020

Just like with other venereal diseases, there is a lot of conjecture out there about what they are and how they actually affect the person who has them. Whether you’ve had herpes before or not, you might still be in a place where you know little to nothing about it….

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The Use Of CBD Oil In The Management Of Chronic Pain: Is It Effective?

Epomedicine, Jul 7, 2020Mar 21, 2023

Since the 2018 Farm Bill was passed, CBD has been high in the public consciousness as an alternative treatment, with the 2019 Consumer Reports survey finding that almost 25% of respondents had used CBD to replace over the counter medication or prescription drugs. People have been using CBD oil to manage a…

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Casting technique related Radiographic indices

Epomedicine, Jul 5, 2020Jul 5, 2020

Cast index Formula: Inner diameter of cast on lateral view (m) / Inner diameter of cast on AP view (n) Cut-off: 0.7-0.8 Padding index Formula: Dorsal fracture site gap (h) / Maximum interosseous length in AP view (g) Cut-off: 0.3 Cantebury index Formula: Cast index (m/n) + Padding index (h/g)…

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