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- 20:08, 27 October 2022 CRAB criteria (hist | edit) [739 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with " = CRAB criteria = == CRAB criteria is used for – == A. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia B. Multiple Myeloma C.Renal Cell Carcinoma D. Papillary Carcinoma of Thyroid Answer {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" |+ | |ANSWER | |- | |Answer-B Multiple Myeloma | |} == CRAB criteria encompass the most common signs of multiple myeloma: == # Calcium: serum calcium >0.25 mmol/L (>1 mg/dL) higher than the upper limit of normal or >2.75 mmol/L (>11 mg/dL) # Renal insufficiency:...") Tag: Visual edit
- 08:13, 24 September 2022 Beau's lines (hist | edit) [1,970 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Beau’s lines = Beau’s lines are deep grooved lines in nails. == What is the direction of Beau’s lines? == # Beau’s lines run from side to side on the nails. # Beau’s lines are horizontal, goes across the nailline. # Beau’s lines are actual ridges and indentations in the nail plate == What are the causes of Beau’s line? == Temporary cessation of cell division in the nail matrix # Infection # Trauma # Coronary occlusion # Hypocalcaemia # Skin disease #...") Tag: Visual edit
- 14:23, 22 September 2022 Ankle-Brachial Index (hist | edit) [2,810 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with " = Ankle:Brachial Index = What is Ankle Brachial Index? ABI is a non-invasive tool for the assessment of vascular status ABI consists of the ratio between the systolic blood pressure of the lower extremity, specifically the ankle, and the upper extremity. == What is normal ABI? == Normal ABI – 1.00– 1.40 in normal individuals. == What is abnormal ABI? == {| class="wikitable" !Ankle Brachial Index !ABI |- |Ankle Brachial Index |ABI |- |ABI : 1.00– 1.40 |Normal A...") Tag: Visual edit
- 20:15, 19 September 2022 Gait (hist | edit) [3,125 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Gait == {| class="wikitable" |Gait disturbances |Gait |Cause Of Gait | |- |1 |Antalgic Gait | |pain | |- |2 |Vaulting gait |common in children with limb length discrepancy |pelvic droop, decreased hip, and knee flexion, ankle plantar-flexion |shoe lift or surgery for difference longer than 2 cm; no treatment needed otherwise |- |3 |Trendelenburg gait |pelvis drops to the unaffected side. |hip abductor weakness |Treatment: gluteus medius strengthening |- |4 |Posterior...") Tag: Visual edit
- 19:19, 19 September 2022 Trendelenburg test (hist | edit) [973 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Trendelenburg test = Trendelenburg test = Mild Trendelenburg gait – It is necessary to perform a Trendelenburg test to evaluate. examiner sits or stands behind the patient. The patient is then asked to lift each foot off the ground, and the opposite side pelvis is elevated as high as possible alternately for at least 30 seconds. Healthy individuals- unsupported side stays at the same level or rises slightly. Abductor mechanism is weak- pelvis drops towards the uns...") Tag: Visual edit
- 15:53, 19 September 2022 Waddling gait (hist | edit) [555 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Myopathic gait == == What is the cause of 'Waddling' in waddling gait? == "waddling" in Waddling gait or Myopathic gait is due to the weakness of the proximal muscles of the pelvic girdle") Tag: Visual edit
- 14:33, 19 September 2022 “Horseshoe Moustache” sign (hist | edit) [931 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with " = “Horseshoe Moustache” sign = “horseshoe moustache” sign seen in MRI in hypermanganesemia Characteristic brain MRI finding is involvement of pontine tegmentum on T1 axial images (due to affliction of central tegmental tract [CTT]) with sparing of ventral pons giving rise to “horseshoe moustache” sign. Seen in severe hypermanganesaemia “Cock-walk” gait and “horseshoe moustache” sign on MRI seen in inherited hypermanganesemia") Tag: Visual edit
- 13:57, 19 September 2022 Steppage gait (hist | edit) [1,327 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Steppage gait = Steppage gait = Neuropathic Gait Also called as – Equine Gait == Which patients have Equine Gait? == Equine Gait or Steppage gait – Seen in patients with foot drop == What is the common movement abnormality of Steppage gait? == Weakness of foot dorsiflexion == What is the common movement abnormality of Steppage gait? == Cause of Steppage gait is due to an attempt to lift the leg high enough during walking so that the foot does not drag on the fl...") Tag: Visual edit
- 15:47, 18 September 2022 Adrenal Cortex (hist | edit) [1,893 bytes] Wisedane (talk | contribs) (Created page with " = Adrenal Cortex = == Where is adrenal cortex situated? == adrenal cortex forms the outer three-quarters of the gland == What are the Hormones secreted by Adrenal Cortex ? == The adrenal cortex secretes – three major types of steroid hormones: * Aldosterone – Called ''Mineralocorticoid'' * Glucocorticoids * Sex Hormones. == What are the three layers of adrenal cortex? == Histologically, the adrenal cortex is divided into three layers, or zones # Outer ''zona g...") Tag: Visual edit