Thursday, July 27, 2017
Myopathies series -Part 5
Image based question on toxicology
#Pharmacology
Q. A child accidentally consumed a fruit shown in the picture. Which of the following drugs is used for management?
B. Pyridostigmine
C. Physostigmine
D. Atropine
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Acute Pancreatitis - Mnemonic
Hello Awesomites!
Here's a Mnemonic on the causes of Acute Pancreatitis.
The mnemonic is- GET SMASHED
G- Gall Stones
E- Ethanol (Alcohol consumption)
T- Trauma
S- Steroids
M- Mumps
A- Autoimmune
S- Scorpion stings
H- Hyperlipidemia /Hypercalcemia
E- ERCP (Iatrogenic)
D- Drugs
I hope that this is useful for you guys.
Thank you.
MD Mobarak Hussain (Maahii)
Spine abnormalities in neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disease.There are 3 types of neurofibromatosis. Type 1 is more common among all and is characterized by tumors that develop along nervous system.
This post deals with spinal abnormalities that occur in type 1 neurofibromatosis.
Due to presence of multiple neurofibromas of spinal nerves, there is increased CSF pressure, this causes protrusion of duramater, this ballooned sac containing cerebrospinal fluid is known as dural ectasia.
This condition may result in pain in the back and limbs, bladder control problems, and numbness in severe cases.
Neurofibromatosis may cause tumors around the spinal cord. Scoliosis, an irregular side curvature of the spine from left to right, and kyphosis, or a rounded or forward angulated back, occur together or separately in about one in five people with neurofibromatosis type 1.
Children with neurofibromatosis type I develop one of two forms of scoliosis, dystrophic or non- dystrophic scoliosis. Non-dystrophic type is similar to ' typical ' scoliosis called as adult idiopathic scoliosis.
Dystrophic scoliosis, on the other hand, is a form of scoliosis that occurs due to bony changes related to neurofibromas affecting the spine. Dystrophic scoliosis is identified by looking for specific features on X-rays of the spine. For patients and their families, dystrophic scoliosis is known as a more severe form of scoliosis. It may also occur with abnormally thin ribs, weakened vertebral bones, and severe spinal curvatures including kyphosis and rotational deformities and is often associated with dural ectasia.
Treatment for scoliosis due to neurofibromatosis is challenging, particularly when dystrophic scoliosis is present. Effective treatment requires the knowledge and skill of an experienced orthopedic surgeon who specializes in scoliosis treatment.
Thanks for reading.
Madhuri Reddy
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Image based question on gallstone
Hint - This is the most common stone worldwide.
A. Cholesterol
B. Mixed
C. Black
D. Brown
Fact of the day : Reduced white matter due to depression
People ( or patients ) suffering from depression have reduced integrity of white matter substance. This means the neuronal circuit loses its connections with other parts of brain due to miscommunication between the brain cells.
A recent study mapped the internal structures of brain using diffusion tensor imaging ( DTI ) technology, that is a specialised MRI scan that creates a 3D map as it follows the diffusion of water in brain tissue.
( Source )
- Jaskunwar Singh
Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) / Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) -Part 2
Genetics in Alzheimer's disease mnemonic
__________ gene is associated with early onset Alzheimer's disease (AD).
__________ gene is associated with late onset Alzheimer's disease.
Answers:
Early onset - APP gene
Late onset - Apo E4 gene
Awesomite: I need a mnemonic for this.
Mnemonic:
apO E4 in Old Elderly
aPP in Pediatric Patients
-IkaN
Monday, July 24, 2017
Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) / Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) -Part 1
Myopathies series - Part 4
2. GAIT
Emphysematous Cholecystitis
2. Immunosuppresion
3. Vascular compromise (Obstruction & stenosis of Cystic artery).
Gas forms in gall bladder wall with occasional detection of crepitation (that's why called Emphysematous).
How to study for USMLE Step 2 CK
If you have a good 6-12 months, you are just starting your prep and need honest advice, here is mine.
I haven't got my score yet, but the post has been requested before I even gave my exam. So here it is =) I wonder if my credibility changes after my result. Oh well, guess I'll never know.