Common peripheral blood film (blood smear) abnormalities are usually grouped into red cells, white cells, and platelets: Red blood cell […]
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GeneralQuick note: Sometimes ulcers are labeled “Unstageable” (base covered by dead tissue so you can’t see how deep it is)
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GeneralTransverse fracture: The break goes straight across the bone (perpendicular to the bone’s length). Often from a direct hit or
Different type of fractures Read Post »
GeneralMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that can sometimes look like an ordinary mole—especially early on. The good news
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GeneralABSIS Calculator (Autoimmune Bullous Skin Disorder Intensity Score) ABSIS Calculator (Autoimmune Bullous Skin Disorder Intensity Score) Calculates skin (0–150), oral
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GeneralOttawa Knee Rules are a clinical decision rule used after an acute knee injury to help decide whether a knee
The Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR) are a set of clinical decision rules used after an acute ankle or midfoot injury
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GeneralNEXUS Criteria (C-Spine) Clinical decision instrument to help identify low-risk patients after blunt trauma who may not need C-spine imaging.
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General“RCOG criteria” for diagnosing pre-eclampsia generally means RCOG-aligned definitions and guidance, noting that RCOG’s older Green-top guideline on severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
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GeneralThe ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator is an online tool developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) that estimates
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GeneralFibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, and somatic symptoms. Over
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TyG Index Calculator TyG Index Calculator Formula: ln[ TG × Glucose ÷ 2 ] using natural log. Enter fasting triglycerides
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