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Mnemonics for Clinical Features of Sarcoidosis

Remember the CLinical Features of Sarcoidosis using the following mnemonic – CORONA VIRUS Calcium increase in serum and urine, CD4 helper cells Osteopathy Reticular opacities in lung radiography, Restrictive cardiomyopathy Ocular lesions(e.g. uveitis) Neurologic manifestation, Noncaseating granulomas Nodules(subcutaneous), Nodosum(erythema) Asteroid bodies, ACE increase, Anergy, Adenopathy Vit D increase Interstitial lung fibrosis, Ig increase Respiratory complications, …

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Drugs to treat Focal Seizures : FOCAL

Remember the drugs used to treat focal seizures using the mnemonic FOCAL. Medications to treat FOCAL seizures are Fenytoin (~phenytoin), Oxcarbazepine, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine and Levetiracetam. 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 Causes of Splenomegaly Ventricular Tachycardia …

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Mnemonics to remember the causes of Failure to Thrive (FTT)

Remember causes of Failure to Thrive (FTT) using the simple medical mnemonic SMALL KID. SMALL KID Subcutaneous fat loss Muscle atrophy Alopecia Lethargy Lagging behind normal Kwashiorkor Infection (recurrent) Dermatitis 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 …

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Mnemonic to remember the triad of Congenital Toxoplasmosis

Remember the traid of congenital toxoplasmosis using the mnemonic ICH. ICH can help you help you remember the Classic Triad of Congenital Toxoplasmosis;Intracranial Calcifications, Chorioretinitis and Hydrocephalus. Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics TETRACYCLINES MNEMONICS Mnemonic for HLA …

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Owl eye appearance in Reed-Sternberg cell

Core Concept :Owl’s Eye Appearance in Reed-Sternberg cell of Hodgkin’s lymphoma vs CMV infection Watch out when evaluating lymph nodes. There are cases of CMV lymphadenitis that can mimic Hodgkin disease. Sometimes, patients with Hodgkin disease in remission may contract CMV infection due to their immunosuppressed state. Or, patients with Hodgkin disease may harbor CMV …

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Mnemonics to remember Clinical Features of Alcohol Withdrawal

Remember Clinical Features and Clinical presentation of of Alcohol Withdrawal using the mnemonic PAST NIGHT. Psychomotor agitation Anxiety, +Autonomic excitability Systolic hypertension Tremens delirium, Nausea and vomiting Insomnia Grand-mal seizures Hallucination/illusions, +Headache, +Hyperactive reflexes Tremor, Tachycardia Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check …

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Pencil in Cup deformity seen in Psoriatic Arthritis

High Yield One-Liner Pencil-in-cup deformity is seen iin Psoriatic Arthritis. IMAGING Explanation The appearance results from periarticular erosions and bone resorption giving the appearance of a pencil in a cup 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 …

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Watermelon stomach in systemic sclerosis

High Yield One-Liner Watermelon stomach is seen in systemic sclerosis. Pathognomonic red vascular folds (which have been likened to stripes on a watermelon) may be seen on endoscopic evaluation. 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 Dysthymia …

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Mnemonics for Causes of Posterior shoulder dislocation

Remember the causes of posterior shoulder dislocation using the 3 E’s Epileptic seizure Ethanol intoxication Electrical injury IMAGING Explanation There is the “lightbulb sign” in fact the head of the humerus is in the same axis as the shaft producing a lightbulb shape. Is associated with the “trough sign”, a vertical line made by the …

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Mnemonics for Post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) causes

Remember the causes of post-partum hemorrhage using the mnemonic 4Ts 4 ‘T’s Tissue (retained placenta) Tone (uterine atony) Trauma (traumatic delivery, episiotomy) Thrombin (coagulation disorders, DIC) Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mendelian Inheritance and Inheritance Patterns : …

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