Clinicals
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The Paradox of Mirtazapine (Remeron) dose !
The sedating effect of Mirtazapine has a paradoxical inverse relation to it's dose - at least it's supposed to !!
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Does it matter if a dialysis patient still makes urine ??
Having residual renal function despite being on chronic dialysis confers some benefits
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Quiz : Know your B.U.N.s ?
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level can uncover important clues about your patient in the right context
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Mnemonic : Causes & treatment of Acute ITP
A trigger that causes molecular coating on these platelets making them look suddenly foreign to our immune system
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How to show Empathy to patients ? Practical Tips
Empathy should be taught to clinicians as a skill and not just an advice.
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Mnemonic: Causes & Triggers of A-Fib
Use mnemonic "THIS ODD PACE" to recall A-Fib risk-factors & triggers
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Seizure v/s Pseudoseizure ? Can eyes be diagnostic ?
The eyes can say what the words cannot express - they also speak to you during a seizure episode
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Which is the best absorbed Oral Magnesium supplement ?
There are two types of Mg supplements - organic & inorganic
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DVT Risk factors : “THROMBUS” mnemonic
The Mnemonic 'THROMBUS' can help you recall risk / triggers of Deep Vein Thrombosis / Pulmonary embolism
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Persistent Vegetations in Endocarditis post-treatment
In a surprising proportion of patients, 'veggies' persist after completing treatment for Endocarditis ... and is normal
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Stroke pathology & risk factors : ‘HEAD CT’
The first investigation that happens in any suspected stroke is a HEAD CT - makes for a good mnemonic.
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Fever & Fentanyl patch comes with a catch!
A patient with fever and excessively drowsy might be on a fentanyl-trip from her transdermal fentanyl patch
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A Red Limb… the differentials
Besides cellulitis , here are other Cs to give a thought for differentials…
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PACs : More than just an EKG reading
Premature Atrial Contractions appear to be more than just a fly on the wall...
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Can Patient’s Heart Rate measure pain severity ?
Don't we wish there was a 'BNP of pain' or 'A1C of pain' to measure pain severity objectively?
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Hemoglobin versus Hematocrit : Do we need both ?
Do we really need both ? If you had to pick one - which is better ?
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Causes of Scrotal Pain : ‘TESTIS’
Before you reflexly order an Ultrasound, give the differentials a thought....
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If smoking Nicotine is bad, is a patch safe?
What do studies tell us about Nicotine patch safety ?
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Liver Cirrhosis cures High Blood Pressure !
The risk of cirrhosis decompensation may overshadow benefit of anti-hypertensive medications
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