Chets Wasekar, MD
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Clinical News
Now Amazon will hire Docs, NPs & PAs too
The big clinical news of July 21st 2022 was Amazon buying a chain of a innovative startup tech-heavy & swanky…
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Clinicals
The Prilosec (Omeprazole) antacid “Acid Rebound”: Warn your patient!
Always warn your patients about this effect if they are prescribed PPIs for more than a month
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Clinicals
Bands on CBC test : Ominous even if WBC normal !
What are Bands on Blood test and Why are they important ?
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Mnemonics
Mnemomic: What causes acute shivering or tremoring?
For most of 2021, Ed Sheeran’s melodic “Shivers” was stuck in my head and I am hoping this post gets…
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Mnemonics
How to evaluate a Syncope: A Mnemonic for mechanisms
The three steps I use to make it easier to figure out causes of syncope in patients.
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Mnemonics
Mad as hell ! Medical causes of Anger
A mnemonic to help recall medical causes of anger and irritability
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Clinicals
Is it safe to start Coumadin (Warfarin) with 10mg dose ?
Even if just a day earlier to reach the target INR , I will take it !
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Basics
Medical history taking & writing tips for beginners (HPI)
Logical 5 steps to taking & writing the HPI portion of History & Physical note
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Quiz
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Tips
Lactic acid & Ammonia are underused seizure biomarkers !
When evidences for unwitnessed seizure are only circumstantial & indirect - the more the merrier !
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Clinicals
Blood Pressure meds more effective when taken at bedtime
Does it matter when you take your blood pressure medications in a day ?
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Tips
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Mnemonics
Mnemonic: Precipitants of HEPATIC Encephalopathy
A mnemonic for triggers that raise ammonia production or reduce ammonia metabolism and excretion..
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Tips
Can you use IV contrast in Dialysis patients ? – CT v/s MRI scans
Tips regarding IV contrast imaging for patients on Dialysis
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Tips
4% Lidocaine patches better than 5% for pain?!
Are 5% prescription-only Lidocaine patches worth it when 4% Lidocaine patches are available for cheaper & OTC ?
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Quiz
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Mnemonics
Mnemonic: Causes / Triggers CHF Exacerbation
Finding the culprit triggering CHF exacerbation not only helps prevent recurrence but also may uncover other medical issues...
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Tips
IV Ketorolac (Toradol): Is 15mg versus 30mg better for pain control?
When it comes to dosing any pharmaceutical drugs, I like to follow a Buddhist principle : Walk the middle way…
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Quiz
Quiz: Short of Breath but normal Lung sounds & Chest Xray ?
Guess some causes of dyspnea in these patients with normal lung sounds and normal Chest xray !
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Tips
Why it’s important to screen for Sleep Apnea Pre-Operatively
Undiagnosed sleep apnea can create dangerous respiratory & cardiac issues after surgery
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