Hello everyone
So it's the last day of 2016. And everyone is now talking about new year resolutions and stuff. But what do we want to resolve as medical students?
Remember the first day you joined the medical college? That day you promised yourself something. To be a good doctor one day and serve humanity. To study and work hard all day and night seven days a week and gain knowledge in every subject you study. You had taken your life- changing resolution on that first day itself.
I believe in change. I have always tried to explore myself and learn new things each day of my life. That's what we all should do. And not just in the initial days or weeks of the new year. Because you are known by your actions and not what you think.
So stop making resolutions and start taking your real life decisions. Change is the law of nature. Create the change in yourself each passing day for the better. That will make you feel good. And because your ultimate goal in life is not just to be a doctor but also be a good human being. Then one day you will be what you ever wanted to be.
That's all
- Jaskunwar Singh
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
Ectopia lentis mnemonic
Ectopia lentis (or lens dislocation) associated conditions mnemonic.
- MarFAN syndrome (FAN is up)- Superior dislocation of the lens
- HomocystinURIA (URINE goes down)- Inferior dislocation
- WeilMARCHesani syndrome (We will march forwards)- Anterior dislocation of the lens
Thats all
- Jaskunwar Singh
- MarFAN syndrome (FAN is up)- Superior dislocation of the lens
- HomocystinURIA (URINE goes down)- Inferior dislocation
- WeilMARCHesani syndrome (We will march forwards)- Anterior dislocation of the lens
Thats all
- Jaskunwar Singh
Thursday, December 29, 2016
LAP score
Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase score is used to differentiate a reactive process from chronic myelogenous leukemia. Here I just mention the conditions with high and low LAP score (not a mnemonic this time :p )
High lap score:
- Neutrophilia ( as in bacterial infections)
- Polycythemia vera (neoplasm of bone marrow)
- Blast phase of XML
- Hodgkin's disease
- Leukemoid reactions
- in newborns, children and pregnancy.
Low lap score:
- Chronic Myelogenous leukaemia (chronic phase)
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
- Hereditary hypophosphatasia
That's all
Happy Medicowesome :)
- Jaskunwar Singh
High lap score:
- Neutrophilia ( as in bacterial infections)
- Polycythemia vera (neoplasm of bone marrow)
- Blast phase of XML
- Hodgkin's disease
- Leukemoid reactions
- in newborns, children and pregnancy.
Low lap score:
- Chronic Myelogenous leukaemia (chronic phase)
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
- Hereditary hypophosphatasia
That's all
Happy Medicowesome :)
- Jaskunwar Singh
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Hey awesomites
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a type of brain malfunction characterised by:
- Dilatation of ventricles
- Distortion of fibres in corona radiata
- Normal pressure on lumbar puncture
- And a triad of symptoms:-
- Cognitive loss (dementia)
- Apraxia of gait
- Pee problems (urinary incontinence)
I have made a mnemonic for this triad. Since cephalus in hydrocephalus means head so here's a cap to cover it. Mnemonic- CAP
The main aim of treatment in this condition is to drain the excess of CSF. Surgical installation of ventriculoperitoneal shunt is the usual method which aims to drain csf into the peritoneal lining of abdomen from where it is easily absorbed.
Thats all
- Jaskunwar Singh
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a type of brain malfunction characterised by:
- Dilatation of ventricles
- Distortion of fibres in corona radiata
- Normal pressure on lumbar puncture
- And a triad of symptoms:-
- Cognitive loss (dementia)
- Apraxia of gait
- Pee problems (urinary incontinence)
I have made a mnemonic for this triad. Since cephalus in hydrocephalus means head so here's a cap to cover it. Mnemonic- CAP
The main aim of treatment in this condition is to drain the excess of CSF. Surgical installation of ventriculoperitoneal shunt is the usual method which aims to drain csf into the peritoneal lining of abdomen from where it is easily absorbed.
Thats all
- Jaskunwar Singh
Seasonal affective disorder
Hey awesomites
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is common in winters months when days are short and nights are long. It is caused by abnormal melatonin metabolism and the patient presents with acute depressive and atypical symptoms.
Here's a mnemonic for atypical symptoms of Seasonal affective disorder.
SAD
S- Sleepiness
A- Appetite increase
D- Decreased energy
Note: Treatment of this disorder includes exposure to bright light therapy. Melatonin tablets should not be prescribed in such cases.
That's all
- Jaskunwar Singh
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is common in winters months when days are short and nights are long. It is caused by abnormal melatonin metabolism and the patient presents with acute depressive and atypical symptoms.
Here's a mnemonic for atypical symptoms of Seasonal affective disorder.
SAD
S- Sleepiness
A- Appetite increase
D- Decreased energy
Note: Treatment of this disorder includes exposure to bright light therapy. Melatonin tablets should not be prescribed in such cases.
That's all
- Jaskunwar Singh
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Vogt's triad in tuberous sclerosis mnemonic
Vogt's triad in tuberous sclerosis mnemonic:
EpiLoiAs
Epi- Epilepsy
Loi- Low IQ
As- Adenoma sebacum
- Jaskunwar Singh
EpiLoiAs
Epi- Epilepsy
Loi- Low IQ
As- Adenoma sebacum
- Jaskunwar Singh
Vogt's triad in congestive glaucoma mnemonic
Vogt's triad in acute congestive glaucoma:
GAP
G - Glaucomflecken
A - Atrophy of iris stroma
P - Pupil dilatation
Also, check out the Vogt's triad in tuberous sclerosis mnemonic here
- Jaskunwar Singh
GAP
G - Glaucomflecken
A - Atrophy of iris stroma
P - Pupil dilatation
Also, check out the Vogt's triad in tuberous sclerosis mnemonic here
- Jaskunwar Singh
Virchow's Triad Mnemonic (NEW)
Hey, guys Jay here!
Virchow triad is about the 3 reasons for Deep Venous Thrombosis.
So I remember it as,
HE'S Virchow.
H - Hypercoaguability
E - Endothelial damage
S - Stasis
Many people may have many mnemonics. But this is mine. Hope you find it helpful. :)
Jay :)
Virchow triad is about the 3 reasons for Deep Venous Thrombosis.
So I remember it as,
HE'S Virchow.
H - Hypercoaguability
E - Endothelial damage
S - Stasis
Many people may have many mnemonics. But this is mine. Hope you find it helpful. :)
Jay :)
Complicated vs. Non complicated appendicitis
- Complicated appendicitis has a perforated or gangrenous appendix.
- Non complicated appendicitis has a non-perforated appendix.
The treatment plans are different too!
- Non complicated appendicitis needs an immediate appendectomy
- Complicated appendicitis need to go through an antibiotic course before going to an appendectomy.
Reference : Schwartz Principles of Surgery 10E
Jay :)
Jay :)
Oxidase vs. Oxygenase
Another confusing yet very simple thing
It's not that hard to remember right?
Jay :)
- Oxidase does oxidation in Redox reactions.
- Oxygenase adds an Oxygen to the substrate
It's not that hard to remember right?
Jay :)
Neurotransmitters associated with sleep mnemonic
Neurotransmitters associated with sleep mnemonic
SAND
S- Serotonin: helps initiate sleep cycle and promotes wakefulness.
A- Acetylcholine: levels are higher during REM sleep.
N- Norepinephrine: levels are lower during REM sleep.
D- Dopamine: high levels responsible for arousal and wakefulness.
Note:
- The regulation of levels of Acetylcholine and Norepinephrine is an important biochemical trigger for REM sleep. Higher levels of Ach and lower levels of NE means there is increase in the time period of Rapid eye movement phase of sleep cycle.
- Serotoninergic neurons are present in Distal Raphe nuclei which enhances wakefulness. Thats why the 5-HT activity decreases during NREM sleep and becomes silent during REM phase.
- Dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine, pramipexole and others are used to treat parkinson's disease which work by acting on dopamine receptors and compensate for the lack of dopamine which the brain cells no longer produce. They are used together with levodopa. By increasing dopamine levels they restore the balance of Acetylcholine and dopamine thus increasing wakefulness.
- Antipsychotic drugs are dopamine antagonists. So they decrease wakefulness and increase sleep time of a person.
- Higher levels of Ach during REM sleep is associated with erections in men.
Thats all
- Jaskunwar Singh
SAND
S- Serotonin: helps initiate sleep cycle and promotes wakefulness.
A- Acetylcholine: levels are higher during REM sleep.
N- Norepinephrine: levels are lower during REM sleep.
D- Dopamine: high levels responsible for arousal and wakefulness.
Note:
- The regulation of levels of Acetylcholine and Norepinephrine is an important biochemical trigger for REM sleep. Higher levels of Ach and lower levels of NE means there is increase in the time period of Rapid eye movement phase of sleep cycle.
- Serotoninergic neurons are present in Distal Raphe nuclei which enhances wakefulness. Thats why the 5-HT activity decreases during NREM sleep and becomes silent during REM phase.
- Dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine, pramipexole and others are used to treat parkinson's disease which work by acting on dopamine receptors and compensate for the lack of dopamine which the brain cells no longer produce. They are used together with levodopa. By increasing dopamine levels they restore the balance of Acetylcholine and dopamine thus increasing wakefulness.
- Antipsychotic drugs are dopamine antagonists. So they decrease wakefulness and increase sleep time of a person.
- Higher levels of Ach during REM sleep is associated with erections in men.
Thats all
- Jaskunwar Singh
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