Skip to content
Epomedicine

Mnemonics, Simplified Concepts & Thoughts

Epomedicine

Mnemonics, Simplified Concepts & Thoughts

psychiatry symbol

DSM-5 Schizophrenia Criteria : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Apr 7, 2026Apr 7, 2026
psychiatry symbol

Mnemonic: 24 DHS ABc

At-least 2 core symptoms with one from the first three

For atleast 4 weeks

Total duration of disturbance: 2 + 4 = 6 months

Core symptoms:

  1. Delusions
  2. Hallucinations
  3. Speech – disorganized
  4. “A” symptoms like Alogia, Apathy, Asociality, Anhedonia, Affective flattening (Negative symptoms)
  5. Behavior – catatonic
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS Psychiatry

Post navigation

Previous post
Next post

Related Posts

PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS

CTEV Made Easy

Aug 3, 2022Mar 8, 2023

CAVE deformities Mnemonic Deformity Site Components C Cavus Midfoot Plantar flexed 1st metatarsal A Adductus Forefoot (Tarsometatarsal joint) Medial displacement of navicular and cuboid along with talar neck and head; Calcaneus and distal calcaneal articulating surfaces adducted along V Varus Hindfoot (Subtalar joint) Calcaneum is adducted, plantar flexed and inverted…

Read More
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS

Clavicle Fractures : Last Minute Revision

Dec 17, 2022Dec 17, 2022

1. 80-85% are mid-shaft fractures (other 10-15% are lateral 3rd and 5% are medial 3rd fractures) because of: 2. Deforming forces: 3. X-ray views: 4. Allman classification: Dameron and Rockwood classification for lateral 1/3 pediatric fractures: Type I: Mild strains of ligaments or periosteal tears Type II: Complete disruption of…

Read More
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS inhibition_Lineweaver_Burk

Competitive, Non-competitive and Uncompetitive Inhibitors

Aug 10, 2018Aug 18, 2024

Vmax is the maximum velocity, or how fast the enzyme can go at full ‘‘speed.’’ Vmax is reached when all of the enzyme is in the enzyme–substrate complex. Km is the substrate concentration at which v = 1/2 Vmax. Km approximately describes the affinity of the substrate for the enzyme….

Read More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Epomedicine. DSM-5 Schizophrenia Criteria : Mnemonic [Internet]. Epomedicine; 2026 Apr 7 [cited 2026 Jul 17]. Available from: https://epomedicine.com/medical-students/dsm-5-schizophrenia-criteria-mnemonic/.

Pre-clinical (Basic Sciences)

Anatomy

Biochemistry

Community medicine (PSM)

Embryology

Microbiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Clinical Sciences

Anesthesia

Dermatology

Emergency medicine

Forensic

Internal medicine

Gynecology & Obstetrics

Oncology

Ophthalmology

Orthopedics

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Pediatrics

Psychiatry

Radiology

Surgery

RSS Ask Epomedicine

  • What to study for Clinical examination in Orthopedics?
  • What is the mechanism of AVNRT?

Epomedicine weekly

  • About Epomedicine
  • Contact Us
  • Author Guidelines
  • Submit Article
  • Editorial Board
  • USMLE
  • MRCS
  • Thesis
©2026 Epomedicine | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes