Acute abdomen refers to previously undiagnosed pain that arises suddenly having duration of 7 days (mostly less than 48 hours) and usually needs immediate surgical intervention. Causes according […]
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List of must watch movies for medical students
Medical practice is not just another career. The focus, commitment, the time it takes to become a skilled doctor are magnificent. These are some films that will give […]
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iPad or a PC. Which is better for a medical student?
Every medical student or doctor uses their laptops for: Reading PDF documents and eBooks Making, editing, or viewing presentations Taking notes Watching multimedia If any device can do […]
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Top 10 medical apps for medical students and doctors
This article contains the best apps for medical students as well as doctors on their smartphones. With millions of apps in the app marketplaces, finding a really good […]
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Notes on General Physiology
Notes for medical students on general physiology. Physiology is defined as the Study of nature. Human Physiology Study of all the processes that make the human body a […]
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Approach to a patient with cough or difficulty in breathing
A cough is a sudden, and often repetitively occurring, protective reflex which helps to clear the large breathing passages from fluids, irritants, foreign particles and microbes. The cough […]
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High yield hallmark findings for USMLE Step 1
Collection of 100+ important findings that are high yield for a medical student. This is important for USMLE Step 1 or other equivalent exams. 2 types of COPD […]
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Approach to a patient with cyanosis
Cyanosis is an abnormal bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the presence of reduced hemoglobin in the blood. The blue color usually represents excessive […]
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Approach to a patient with jaundice
Jaundice (icterus) is the accumulation of, and colouring of the skin and mucous membranes by, bilirubin, if it appears in excessive amounts or is not conjugated or excreted. […]
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Approach to a patient with rash
The clinical appearance of a rash, a thorough history, and some knowledge of pathology of common conditions are necessary to make an accurate dermatological diagnosis. Certain rashes follow […]