1. What causes Ebola virus disease? Ebola virus is a RNA virus belonging to family Filoviridae. The 5 species of Ebola virus are: Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV), Zaire…
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Synonyms: Courvoisier’s sign, Courvoisier syndrome, Courvoisier-Terrier sign, Bard-Pic disease Over years, the use of the term Courvoisier’s sign or gallbladder has been suggested instead of…
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Before beginning the clinical approach to a child with edema, it is necessary to understand the basics of fluid compartments, starling forces and technique of…
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It all began in a tour of Led Zeppelin – the craftsmen of one of the most popular rock songs of the past 40 years…
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Adson’s test: for thoracic outlet syndrome Allen’s test: for testing patency of radial and ulnar arteries Alli’s test: for DDH Anvil test: for testing tenderness…
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Definition: Glaucoma is a group of disorders characterized by a progressive optic neuropathy resulting in a characterstic appearance of the optic disc and a specific pattern of irreversible visual field…
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Method: The patient is then asked to stand on one leg and bend the opposite knee to 90° without flexing the hip. This action eliminates…
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Synonyms: Iliofemoral triangle Position: The patient lies supine with the pelvis square, and the limbs in identical position. Points of the Bryant’s triangle: The Bryant’s triangle…
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