Remember the risk factors for stroke using the mnemonic HEADACHES. HTN Elderly (particularly age >80 years) Atrial fibrillation DM Atherosclerosis Carotid artery stenosis Hyperlipidemia Excess weight (Physical inactivity) Smoking 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 …
One-Liner for Exams : Eggshell calcification is seen in Silicosis IMAGING Explanation Plain X-ray posteroanterior view showing bilateral hilar adenopathy with eggshell calcification 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 Causes of Acute Renal Failure Mnemonic for …
Corticosteroids are a frequently asked topic in medical exams, be it USMLE, PLAB, NEET-PG and so on. The many side effects of corticosteroids can be memorized using several easy mnemonics. We will list them all out in this post. Choose the mnemonic you find easiest. So, here we go, the first mnemonic to remember corticosteroid …
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Remember the Site of origin of Bone Tumors using the mnemonic GEOMED. Giant cell tumor → Epiphysis Osteosarcoma → Metaphysis Ewings tumor → Diaphysis Another mnemonic that can be used to remember the Site of origin of Bone Tumours is DEMO ECG. Diaphysis → Ewing’s sarcoma Metaphysis → Osteosarcoma, Osteochondroma Epiphysis → Codman tumor, Chondrosarcoma …
Remember the Causes of exacerbation of Congestive Heart Failure(CHF) by using the mnemonic STAY SAFE. Salt, Systemic infection Thyroid (high/low) Arrhythmia myocardial ischemia Stress Anemia, Administration of BB, CCB, Antiarrhythmic and Anti-inflammatory drugs Forgot medication, Fluid administration(vigorous), Failure(renal) Embolism(pulmonary), Elevated BP, Electrolyte disturbances Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let …
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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, …
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 to remember Side-Effects of Busulfan Mnemonic …
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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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 Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) Mnemonic …
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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 …
