The 2 commonly used criteria for diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis will be discussed here. 1987 ACR Criteria Mnemonic: DMARDs if MADRAS Mnemonic: EARS For diagnosis of RA: 4 out of 7 criteria must be present (except duration) and criteria listed above in number 1, 2, 7 and 8 must be…
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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS
Post-snake bite compartment syndrome : Predictors
The indentification of snake species is often difficult at the time of presentation of snake bite and as the interaction between the victim and snake venom is variable. Hsu et.al. conducted a single center retrospective study to find out the possible predictors of the post-snake bite compartment syndrome (PSCS). They…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS
Timing of Wound Closure (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Before moving to the concept of wound closure, it is necessary to understand the pathophysiology behind different types of healing. We have covered stages of wound healing in general previously. There are three types of wound healing: Primary intention Secondary intention Tertiary intention Healing by primary intention occurs when the…
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How To Sustain Hospital Equipment To Improve Patient Care?
In the days of a full-blown global pandemic, hospitals all around the world are experiencing a surge in patient inflow. Since the nature of pandemic is so volatile, that the health condition of a recipient can quickly escalate, making intensive care essential for survival, the importance of hospitals in this…
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How To Become A Chiropractor?
There are so many ways to enter the healthcare field when you are the type of person that loves to help people. Since back pain and spinal injuries affect so many people, then becoming a chiropractor is an ideal way to help people regain their quality of life. Back pain…
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Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) Criteria and Management
The 2013 ICM criteria for defining Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) can be remembered using the mnemonic below: Mnemonic: 1 tract or 2 bact. and 3 of ABCDEF 1 sinus tract communication with the joint OR 2 positive periprosthetic cultures with phenotypically identical bacteria AND 3 of the following six minor…
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Constructing Differential Diagnoses : Mnemonic
Think of VITAMINS ABCDEK V: Vascular (bleed or blocked), or anything related to hematology I: Infective or Post-infective T: Trauma or mechanical factors such as obstructions or pressure. A: Autoimmune-related or Allergy M: Metabolic I: Idiopathic or Iatrogenic N: Neoplasia S: Social reasons – child abuse and social deprivation A:…
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What is Plantar Fascitis?
The feet contain 28 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In other words, there is a tremendous amount of things that can go wrong! Painful feet can be an indication of various issues, depending on the type of pain. If you are experiencing sharp pain…