Rome IV Criteria for IBS Mnemonic: 1, 2, 3 Recurrent abdominal pain on average: Criteria fulfilled for the last 3 months with symptom onset at…
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Normal QT Interval Duration: 0.3-0.44 s (0.46 s for women); tends to increase as the heart rate decreases Bazett’s formula for corrected QT interval (QTc):…
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Inheritance: Autosomal Dominant (AD) Cause: Microsatellite instability (MLH1, MSH2 mismatch repair gene mutation) Types: Amsterdam II Criteria for Diagnosis Mnemonic: 3-2-1-0 rule Colorectal cancers: More…
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We have heard the discussion regarding the potential advantages of marijuana seeds. Advocates assert that these seeds have therapeutic qualities and can open up various…
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Spermatic cord enters the inguinal canal through the deep inguinal ring and passes out through the superficial inguinal ring. 3 Coverings Mnemonic: ICE TIE Layer…
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Living with diabetes requires careful management and attention to various aspects of health. One often overlooked area is footwear. For individuals with diabetes, wearing the…
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Origin: Neuroendocrine cells Location: Lungs, Bronchi, Trachea, Gastrointestinal tract Synthesize: Biogenic amines (mainly serotonin which is metabolied to 5-HIAA) 5 Manifestations Mnemonic: 5-HIAAS 1. Heart…
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Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-producing tumor arising from chromaffin cells of the sympathetic nervous system derived embryologically from the primitive neural crest cells. Sites: Clinical features…
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