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Dihydropyridines Mnemonics:a. D for “-dipine”b. D for Dilation of vessels Nifedipine Nicardipine Isradipine Felodipine Amlodipine Non-dihydropyridines Mnemonics:a. N-D for Non “-dipines”b. N-D for Node supression + Dilation of vessels Verapamil Diltiazem Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS OrthopedicsHe is the section editor of Orthopedics in Epomedicine. He searches for and share…
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FIGO-staging is a classification system used to describe size and extent of gynaecological cancers, using the FIGO nomenclature (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics). Carcinoma cervix Endometrial cancer Carcinoma ovary Basis of staging Clinical (examination + radiographs) Surgical (pathologic assessment) Surgical (pathologic assessment) FIGO stages 2018 2023 2014 I Confined…
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Tinel Sign
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