As a part of history taking, Dietary assessment becomes an important part of pediatric history. As childhood is the age of rapid growth and development, any lag in diet and nutrition will manifest with long-term effects if not addressed in time. One of the common nutritional manifestations is Stunting, which…
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SCFE : Mnemonic Approach
Approach to a limping child General points Classification Management depends on 4 factors which can be remembered using the mnemonic SCFE. Stability and Severity a. Loder classification: b. Severity: Severity Southwick angle on frog-leg lateral view (Difference of head-shaft angle from normal side) Wilson slip % on AP or frog-leg…
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Talus Anatomy : Mnemonic
Mnemonic: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 0 : Attachments of muscles and tendons 1 : Sinus and Canal 2 : Processes and Tubercles 3 : Parts 4 : Blood vessels: 5 : Articulating surfaces
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How to use First Aid Step 1 for Step 2 CK preparation?
It is a well-known fact that First Aid USMLE Step 1 book is one of the gold resources for Step 1 preparation. Every page of the book is collected of vital high yield information. But importance of this book doesn’t just end up here. It can be used very wisely…
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White Coat Companion 2023: Step 2 CK Book Review
White Coat Companion is a book that is a guide to core clerkships and USMLE exams. The book is specially talked about by students preparing for Step 2 CK. As I have mentioned in previous articles, unlike Step 1 where First Aid USMLE book forms a great foundation and framework…
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USMLE : Importance of Study partners
The journey is long and needs resilience. On this path, if you find a good study partner who can boost you, you must consider yourself blessed. Studying alone is not impossible but on the way, one tends to get lost on the way. When you study with friends or in…
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Six Healthy Habits to Kick Off the New Year
The New Year is all about starting healthy habits and ditching any that no longer serve a positive purpose in your life. It’s a time for reflection and forward-thinking. It’s the perfect opportunity to kickstart your life in a new direction and strive to become a better person. We’ve all…
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Management of Skeletal Tuberculosis – Principles
Classification Stage/Type Pott’s spine (Kumar’s) Pott’s paraplegia (Tuli) Hip and Knee Hip (Shanmugasundaram) I Predestructive (Straightening, spasm, hyperemia) Negligible (Objective plantar extensor response or ankle clonus) Synovitis (ROM 75-100%/Haziness, rarefaction)– Hip: FAbER, Apparent lengthening Normal (C) II Early destructive (Diminished space, paradiscal erosion, K<10) Mild (Subjective neuro-deficit but walks with…