1. Duration: ≥1 months 2. ≥1 of Schneider’s 1st rank symptoms: Mnemonic: ABCDE a. Auditory hallucinations: Voices heard arguing (3rd person), Thought echo, Running commentary b. Bizzare delusions: Voices coming from some part of the body c. Control (Delusion of control): Somatic, Impulse, Volition, Affect (SIVA) d. Delusional perception: A non-hallucinated/true perception…
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Heart Sounds – Abnormal
The basic clinical examination of the Cardiac System is by Auscultation (listening to the sounds made by the heart). As explained in the previous article physiological sounds made in each cardiac cycle viz. S1 and S2 due to the closure of the Atrio-Ventricular Valves and Outlet Valve in synchrony. Please…
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Weight and Misconceptions
As nations are getting the larger governments across the world are trying to do something to combat the problem. Obesity is becoming one of the biggest killers across the world and many of us are now trying to lose weight and get fitter as a result of this. The dieting…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Embryology of Eye : Mnemonic
Surface ectoderm derivatives Mnemonic: LEVeL Lens Epithelium All ocular adnexa including mebomian gland and glands of Zeis and Moll Skin Cornea Conjunctiva Vitreous (portion) Lacrimal glands and drainage system Neuro-ectoderm (Optic vesicle and cup) derivatives Mnemonic: MORE Muscles of pupil (constrictor and dilator pupillae) Optic nerve Retinal pigment epithelium Epithelium…
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Sarcomere Structure : Mnemonic
Remember the sequence: Zahir Is A Hungry Man Z line (Zwischen = between [German]) I band A band H zone M line Z is the final alphabet: Z lines represents the end of sarcomere M for middle: M line represents the midline of sarcomere I is a thin letter: I…
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Working formulation of NHL (Mnemonic)
All follicular except large cell: Low grade All diffuse: Intermediate grade Blastic and non-cleaved: High grade
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Mental Health Issues in UN Peacekeeping (Infographics)
This was done as a final presentation for the webinar course – “Social media and United Nations”. I have tried to create this infographic using microsoft powerpoint, free images and icons. Platform: Microsoft powerpoint Slide size: 30 inch X 10 inch Type of infographic: Statistical + Informational Title: Mental Health…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Tyrosinemia Enzymes : Mnemonic
Mnemonic: FAHeem TATtooes because of Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) Tyrosine is necessary for biosynthesis of catecholamines, thyroid hormones and melanin pigment. 1. Tyrosinemia type I (Tyrosinosis/Hepatorenal tyrosinemia): Enzyme defect: FAH (Fumaryl-acetoacetate hydroxylase) Last enzyme in the cycle Cabbage like odor Hepatocellular carcinoma Renal tubular acidosis Peripheral neuropathy 2. Tyrosinemia type II…