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Multiple Myeloma is CRAB Calcium is elevated Renal failure Anemia Bone lesions
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DIAPPERS is a mnemonic for the Treatable Causes of Urinary Incontinence Delirium Infection – urinary tract infections Atrophy – Atrophic urethritis and vaginitis. Pharmaceutics Psychiatric disorders and substance abuse e.g. depression, alcohol abuse...
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FIGO classification system (PALM-COEIN) for causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in nongravid women of reproductive age. PALM COEIN Polyp; Adenomyosis; Leiomyoma (fibroids); Malignancy and premalignancy / hyperplasia; Coagulopathy; Ovulatory dysfunction; Endometrial;...
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ABCDE method for reading X-rays Having a search algorithm or approach to reading images is crucial because it prevents you from missing things. The ABCDE is a common mnemonic for reading X-rays. Airway Bones Cardiac / Mediastinum Diaphragm Everything else. The...
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This mnemonic is validated! Fair, Female, Fat, Fertile, Forty, and Family History ** Include Family History to make it 6 or replace Forty with Family History. That makes it more accurate. This mnemonic summarizes the major risk factors for developing gall stones...
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TACLE is a masculine noun in French for a tackle in English. It is also another way to remember the anti-ribosomal antibiotics, i.e. antibiotics that block or tackle the bacterial ribosomes. As such, they inhibit protein synthesis. Tetracyclines Aminoglycosides...
