Month: March 2021

Remember the differential diagnosis of acute stridor in children using the mnemonic FATHER. FATHER Foreign body aspiration Airway burns Tracheitis, Trauma Hypersensitivity(anaphylaxis) Epiglottitis Retropharyngeal abscess, croup Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic for HLA B27 associated diseases …

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Remember the causes of Acute Pancreatitis using the mnemonic STAY HOME. STAY HOME Stone(gallstones) Toxins(Scorpion stings), Tumor Alcohol, Autoimmune injurie of pancreatic duct Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypercalcemia, Hereditary factors Obstruction(Biliary) Medication, Mumps, Mycoplasma ERCP Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics …

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Remember the Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Cough using the mnemonic SAVE LIVES. SAVE LIVES Somatic cough syndrome (psychogenic cough), Syndrome of Upper airway cough(PND) Asthma, ACE inhibitor, Aspiration Very dilated bronchi(bronchiectasis) Eosinophilic bronchitis Lung cancer, Laryngopharyngeal reflux Infection(respiratory tract) Variable disorders of the other external auditory canals, pharynx, larynx,… Esophageal Reflux Smoking, Symptom of Heart …

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Remember the Clinical Features of Osteogenesis Imperfecta using the mnemonic BDSM. BDSM Blue sclera Dental imperfections Sense of hearing is decreased Multiple fractures Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonics for Clinical Features of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Mnemonic for …

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Remember the differential diagnosis of Hair Loss using TOP HAT. TOP HAT Telogen effluvium, Tinea capitis Out of Fe, Zn Physical: trichotillomania, “corn-row” braiding Hormonal: hypothyroidism, androgenic Autoimmune: SLE, alopecia areata Toxins: heavy metals, anticoagulants, chemotherapy, vitamin A, SSRls Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the …

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Remember the Differential Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction using the mnemonic PENIS. PENIS Psychogenic Endocrine (type 2 DM, testosterone) Neurogenic (type 2 DM, post-operative) Insufficiency of blood (atherosclerosis) Substances Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonics for Clinical Manifestations …

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Remember the causes of Absolute Polycythemia using the mnemonic HAJI or ABDULRASHID. HAJI Hypoxia/cardiopulmonary-associated Autonomous EPO production + Associated with renal disorder + Athletic performance enhancing agents JAK2 mutation ;polycythemia vera Inherited (germline mutations) Alternatively, Full Causes By Details ABDULRASHID Apnea Blood Doping Uterine myomata Low partial pressure of oxygen in inspired air Right-to-left cardiac …

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