Indications for surgery Age group Spondylolisthesis Indications Pediatric Low grade Failure to respond to conservative treatment (9-12 months)Progressive slippageIntractable low back or radicular painNeurological deficit and deterioration High grade Neurological symptomsSevere sagittal plane spinal deformity Adult Low grade Failure of non-operative treatmentProgressive slippageSymptomatic and radiographically unstable isthmic spondylolisthesis High grade…
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Rapid Cooking Methods That Make Life Easy for Busy Doctors
The daily hustle can leave you feeling overwhelmed, especially when juggling home chores, work, and personal life. You want to provide delicious, nutritious meals for your family, but time often slips away. Try rapid cooking methods to transform your meal prep experience. These techniques will simplify your kitchen routine, letting…
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PQLI vs HDI : Mnemonic
PQLI and HDI are similar, the main difference between the two being the inclusion of income in HDI & exclusion of same from PQLI. HDI represents both physical and financial attributes of development and PQLI has only physical aspects of life. PQLI HDI Full form Physical Quality of Life Index…
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Your Ultimate Guide for a Sparkling Smile
Have you been thinking about brightening your smile? Teeth whitening is a popular and accessible option to boost your confidence and enhance your appearance. In Wirral, there are several dental clinics offering safe and effective teeth whitening treatments. Whether you prefer at-home kits or professional in-clinic procedures, you’ll find a…
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Levels of Disease Prevention : Mnemonic
Level Mnemonic Target population Goals Mode of intervention Primordial Prevent risk factors General population Prevent emergence of risk factors Health educationHealth promotion Primary Prevent disease General population Prevent disease onset Lifestyle modificationImmunization Secondary Screening Subclinical (asymptomatic) Prevent symptom onset Early diagnosisPrompt optimized & sustained care Tertiary Treatment Clinical (symptomatic) Prevent…
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Drug Elimination Kinetics : Mnemonics
Zero-order First-order Amount of drug eliminated per unit time Constant amount Constant fraction (Mnemonic: first = fraction) Rate of elimination with plasma concentration Independent Directly proportional (greater the drug, greater is elimination) Elimination Capacity-limited, i.e. liver/kidney are saturated/maxed out on how much they can eliminate Flow-limited, i.e. liver/kidney are not…
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Tension Band Wiring (TBW)
Tension Band Principle A tension band is any device placed on the tension side of an eccentrically loaded fracture that converts tensile load into compressive load. The convex side of the bone is under tension whereas the concave side is under compression. For a tension band to work, the fracture…
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Leadership in Healthcare: How to Set Yourself Apart From Your Peers
For healthcare students and professionals who want to advance their careers, distinguishing themselves from others as leaders is vital. It can be a challenge, as the healthcare industry typically makes for a competitive, and fast-paced environment, but it can be done. This article provides real-world strategies that help you to…