GI bleeding: causes

GI bleeding: causes ABCDEFGHI: AngiodysplasiaBowel cancerColitisDiverticulitis/ Duodenal ulcerEpitaxis/ Esophageal (cancer, esophagitis, varices)Fistula (anal, aortaenteric)Gastric (cancer, ulcer, gastritis)HemorrhoidsInfectious diarrhoea/ IBD/ Ischemic bowel Image Source ::  KMCP...

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Medical Mnemonics :: Post-operative complications (immediate)

Medical Mnemonics  ::  Post-operative complications (immediate) "Post-op PROBS":  Pain  Primary haemorrhage  Reactionary haemorrhage  Oliguria  Basal atelectasis  Shock/ Sepsis Image Source :: Funny Junk Si...

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Medical Mnemonics :: CAGE--Alcohol Use Screening

The M-SASQ Screening Tool 1. Have you ever felt it necessary to CUT DOWN on your drinking? 2. Has anyone ever told you they were ANNOYED by your drinking? 3. Have you ever felt GUILTY about your drinking? 4. Have you ever felt the need to have a drink in the morning for an EYE OPENE...

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Medical Mnemonics :: The five W's--post-operative fever

The five W's--post-operative fever Wind--pneumonia, atelectasis Water--urinary tract infection Wound--wound infections Wonderdrugs--especially anesthesia Walking--walking can help reduce deep vein thromboses and pulmonary embol...

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Vascular Occlusion as Cause of ISCHEMIA

Vascular Occlusion as Cause of ISCHEMIA ...

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Common Dermatologic Terms

Description of Secondary Skin Lesions Lichenification: A distinctive thickening of the skin that is characterized by accentuated skin-fold markings. Scale: Excessive accumulation of stratum corneum. Crust: Dried exudate of body fluids that may be either yellow (i.e., serous crust) or red (i.e., hemorrhagic crust). Erosion: Loss of epidermis...

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20 Ways to reduce hair loss in Men

Hair loss is one of the most common problems worldwide; affecting one-third of the population. Everyone loses 100 hair stands each day. It is a natural phenomenon; so there's is no need to worry over a few follicles falling off. There could be many causes of hair loss which include diet, mineral deficiency, medications, stress, pollution and...

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Surgery MCQ – Renal Calculi in proteus infection

Which of the following renal calculi is seen associated with proteus infection?A. Calcium OxalateB. Triple PhosphateC. XanthineD. Uric Acid Correct answer : B. Triple PhosphateHigh ammonia concentration leads to the formation of triple phosphate stones. This arises when urine is infected with urea splitting organisms like Proteus. ...

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Case Report 5 :: Chest X-ray in Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure Intro  Results from any structural or functional abnormality that impairs the ability of the ventricle to eject blood (Systolic Heart Failure) or to fill with blood (Diastolic Heart Failure). Chest X-ray in Heart Failure  Cardiomegaly  Cephalization of the pulmonary vessels  Kerley B-lines  Pleural...

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Sinus X-Rays Are Worthless

Oftentimes, patients come in with sinus x-rays with this or that finding. What many patients as well as physicians may not realize is that sinus x-rays are notoriously unreliable in determining whether sinus infectionis present or not. Indeed, most of the doctors NEVER order a sinus x-ray. Just how unreliable are sinus x-rays? It may be literally...

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Happy Independence Day

Never forget their sacrifice Thousands laid down their lives so that our country is breathing this day Never forget their sacrifice... Happy Independence Day Martein Kyun Ho Bewafa Sanam Key Liyea Zara Mar Key Dikhaoo Aapne Watan Key Liyea Mar Mitoo Gye Desh Key Liye Tooh . Sanam Bhi Utaar De Gi Apna Dupatta Tumhare Kafan Key Liyee Join...

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Life Support - Humor

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Advances in Transfusion Medicine

Blood transfusions are an important part of hematologic care. Transfusion is the transfer of blood, its components, or products from one person (donor) into another person’s bloodstream (recipient). Every year in the U.S., more than 20 million units of red blood cells, platelets, and plasma are transfused to treat hematologic conditions such as severe...

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Happy Ramadan ! رمضان كريم

The holly month of Ramadan is here! I'd like to wish a blessed and peaceful month to muslim foreros on WRand to all muslims around the world  رمضان كريمأعاده الله على الجميع بالخير والبركةكل سنة وإحنا طيبين ...

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Structures passing through foramina of skull

The internal surface of the cranial base can be divided into 3 cranial fossae, the anterior, middle, and posterior. The anterior and middle fossae are separated by the lesser wing of sphenoid bone, and the middle and posterior fossae are separated by petrous part of temporal bone. Various structures (nerves, arteries, veins) passing through various...

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Flat Belly Plan

Even if you've never had a flat belly, you can still shrink your gut. Learn how you can fight fat, reduce inflammation and even beat stress! The Flat Belly Plan was designed to flatten your belly with four key steps: 1. Shrink Fat Cells A recent study found that those who ate three yogurts a day while dieting lost 81% more belly fat...

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5 Reasons You Are Bad At Whatever You Are Doing

What follows are 5 reasons you are bad at whatever you are doing and understanding why this is indeed the case is important if you are to ever improve. In all honesty, we are often bad at something because of us making tiny errors on a regular basis or perhaps we are just not cut out for it in the same way as some people are good at sports while...

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7 Alarming Signs You Are Unhealthy

We are often guilty of believing that we are a picture of fine health as we have no real signs that anything untoward is going on inside our body. However, this does not have to be true as there are actually a number of indications that we tend to ignore that are actually telling us that something is not right. Failure to pay attention to them will...

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7 Ways You Can Always Be Mentally Sharp

We live in a highly competitive world where our brain is our most important asset. The human brain is a complex machine, and although scientists have figured out how it works, there still are some unexplored areas of it – and, in the end, this is what makes the brain such a fascinating thing! Nonetheless, we need to train it properly if we want to...

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10 Best Detox Foods You Should Start Eating

Detoxing has become bit of a trend with all the different fasting formulas and super foods that are out there. Unfortunately, most of the popular “detoxes” really aren’t safe for you and aren’t healthy either. If you want to detox your body, did you know it can be as simple as eating the right foods? Here’s a list of 10 foods you can enjoy if you...

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