Synonyms: Addison’s plane Definition: An imaginary horizontal line (halfway between suprasternal notch and pubic symphysis) through the L1 vertebra, a line that is important when…
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Gastrointestinal system
Happy Gut – Happy Life: Everyday Tips To Keep Your Digestive System in Best Shape
Taking good care of your digestive system is essential for your overall health and well-being. After all, your digestive system is a vital component of…
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Living with a chronic digestive disorder can significantly impact your daily life, from managing symptoms to navigating dietary restrictions and emotional challenges. However, with the…
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Mnemonic based management of Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis along with case based discussion has been already covered earlier here: To remember the initial management of acute pancreatitis, one can remember the…
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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) Pharmacology : Mnemonics
Relative Potency in Omeprazole Equivalent (OE) Mnemonic: PLOwER Pantoprazole (4.5 mg OE) Lansoprazole (13.5 mg OE) Omeprazole (20 mg OE) Esomeprazole (32 mg OE) Rabeprazole…
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Splenomegaly : Examination techniques and Clinical Approach
ANATOMY OF SPLEEN Histologically: FUNCTIONS OF SPLEEN Spleen is the largest lymphoid organ organ and serves following functions – An increase in these normal functions…
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Portal Vein : Tributaries and Portocaval Anastomoses
Origin: Hepatic Portal Vein is formed by the union of Splenic vein and Superior mesenteric Vein behind the neck of pancreas at L1 vertebral level. Termination: The…
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Common mistakes in Per Abdominal examination
1. Forgetting to Expose abdomen adequately: Before examination, patient should ideally be exposed from the nipples to mid thigh. Failure to do so may lead…
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