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Trichomycosis Axillaris : Malodorous yellowish armpit hair

Epomedicine, Apr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021

Synonym: Trichobateriosis axillaris, Bacterial trichonodosis, Trychomycosis palmellina Definition: Asymptomatic superficial bacterial infection (mycosis is a misnomer because it is not a fungal infection) primarily of the axillary hairs (can also occur in pubic, perianal and scalp hair) caused by Corynebacterium sp. Causative organism: Corynebacterium species particularly Corynebacterium flavescens Mode of infection: Bacteria…

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Mnemonic based Clinical Diagnosis of Covid-19

Epomedicine, Apr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021

Mnemonic: Covid-MATCH65 Covid-19 patient exposure or international travel: 2.5 points Myalgia/Malaise: 1 point Anosmia or Aguesia: 2.5 points Temperature (any reported fever): 0.5 point Coryza/sore throat: -1 point Hypoxia – oxygen saturation <97%: 1 point 65 years or older: 1 point Scoring assessment: <1 = Low risk (0.5%) 1-1.5 =…

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Wound Myiasis (Maggot Infestation)

Epomedicine, Apr 17, 2021Apr 25, 2025

Myiasis is defined as the infestation of live vertebrates (humans and/or animals) with dipterous larvae. The order Diptera is a large order of insects that are commonly known as true flies. Myiasis may be classified clinically into: Wound myiasis occurs when fly larvae infest open wounds of a mammalian host….

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Is Fever a contraindication for Blood transfusion?

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021

In medical schools, we learn many things without knowing the actual reason behind it. One of them is the pre-transfusion fever in a patient being planned for blood transfusion which is considered as a contraindication for it in many departments and health centers. So, the questions that came into my…

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Opioid Adverse Effects – Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021

Mnemonic: MORPHINES 1. Miosis Mechanism: Stimulation of Edinger-Westphal nucleus of Cranial nerve III 2. Orthostatic hypotension Mechanism: Vasodilation due to – Direct action decreasing tone of blood vessels Histamine release Depression of vasomotor center 3. Respiratory depression Mechanism: Inhibits respiratory center in a dose-dependent manner (neurogenic, hypercapneic and hypoxic drives…

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L-PRF for Chronic Wounds

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021

L-PRF (Leukocyte-platelet rich fibrin) is a second generation platelet reach concentrate where autologous platelets and leukocytes are present in a 3D fibrin mesh which is used as a scaffold by surrounding host cells and which slowly releases growth factors and glycoproteins (≥ 7 days). It is processed without the anticoagulant,…

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Diagnosis of Spinal Instability (White & Panjabi) : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Apr 3, 2021Apr 10, 2021

Mnemonic: Remember 4 D common to all + 3 D for C-spine and 1 D for L-spine Diagnosis requires: Score >4 Denis column disruption: Anterior column destroyed or unable to function (2 points) Posterior column destroyed or unable to function (2 points) Deformity: Will have a maximum score of 4…

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Ectrodactyly or Lobster-claw syndrome : A Case Report

Epomedicine, Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021

Ectrodactyly is an autosomal dominant ectodermal dysplasia presenting as bilateral congenital malformed hands and feet [1]. It affects about 1 in 90,000 births with males and females equally as likely to be affected. It is characterized by transverse terminal aphalangia or partial to total absence of the distal segments of…

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