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Mallet Finger, AKA, Mallet Fracture
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Guidelines from the Endocrine Society recommend using the Rotterdam criteria for the diagnosis of PCOS. The Rotterdam criteria mandate the presence of 2 of the following three findings: hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovaries—plus the exclusion...
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In distributive shock, there is increased blood flow to some tissues and not enough to others. E.g. Septic shock. Anaphylactic Shock.
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Sinus tachycardia is one of many SVTs. However, learning to separate sinus tach from the rest is important. Look at the history. What is the patient’s presenting complaint? Sinus tachycardia usually has a reason (that can be seen in the history) that causes it....
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When should you intubate a patient? Deciding when to intubate can be difficult. There are some instances when the indication for intubation is very clear, e.g. a comatose patient needs to be intubated immediately. There are others in which intubation can be avoided....
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The following excerpts from the Annals of the Indian Academy of Neurology explain both sleep hygiene education stimulus control therapy for Insomnia very well. Stimulus Control Therapy “Stimulus control therapy is based on the premise that insomnia is a...
