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…
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Pediatrics
Section Editor: Dr. Sujit Kumar Shrestha, MD Pediatrics, Fellowship Neonatology
List of Textbook for Pediatric Residents
Residency in any subject in medical field is not a piece of cake. There is no limit of knowledge you need to acquire and the…
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Splenomegaly : Examination techniques and Clinical Approach
ANATOMY OF SPLEEN Location: Left hypochondrium Rule of odds (1,3,5,7,9-11): 1 inch thick 3 inches broad 5 inches long 7 ounces weight underlies 9-11 ribs…
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Injection site swelling after vaccination in Infants
Swelling and pain at injection site after vaccination is a frequently observed problem by parents and is often of concern to them. These type of…
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Paraplegia in Extension and Flexion
Paraplegia in extension and paraplegia in flexion occur only after the spinal shock has ceased. Paraplegia in extension indicates an increase in the extensor muscle…
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Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) : Mnemonics
Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) cause non-anion gap metabolic acidosis. Type 1: H+ excretion defect (A proton or 1st element of periodic table) This occurs in…
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Hyperkalemia Management – Mnemonic Approach
Mnemonic: C BIG K D Calcium gluconate (Cardiac stabilizer) It is generally accepted that calcium should be given when there are ECG changes associated with…
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Diabetes Made Easy : Epomedicine Series
Approach to Uncomplicated Diabetes Mellitus : Simplified Management of Diabetes – GLUCOSE BAD mnemonic DKA : Mnemonic Approach and Clinical Aspects GIK Regimen – Rule…
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