Category Medical Diagnosis
How to Survive Medical School
Going through medical school is one of the biggest challenges a person can take on. The coursework is incredibly intense and demanding, requiring countless hours of studying each week just to keep up. On top of that, medical students have…
Challenges in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
By Dr. Narotam Dewan. Most of the serious complications are likely to land up for compensation through a court of law or otherwise. Absolute Contraindications: Inability to tolerate general anesthesia, portal hypertension, uncontrolled coagulopathy, general peritonitis, or suspected gallbladder carcinoma.…
Twin Pregnancy: An In-Depth Guide for Medical Students
Introduction: Twin pregnancies, characterized by the simultaneous development of two fetuses in the uterus, present unique challenges and considerations for healthcare providers. Medical students studying obstetrics and gynecology must acquire a comprehensive understanding of twin pregnancies to provide optimal care…
Mastering Coding Skills with Codingal.com
The acquisition of coding skills holds significant advantages for healthcare professionals. Firstly, coding proficiency enables a deeper understanding of medical data analysis, facilitating evidence-based decision-making. Additionally, it empowers healthcare practitioners to develop customized software tools for patient management and research,…
Understanding Split Tooth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A split tooth is a vertical fracture or crack extending from the crown of the tooth down towards the root. It is a common dental…
Clinical scenario questions for Forensic Medicine
1. A 25-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. He was driving under the influence of alcohol and has multiple injuries. Upon examination, he has petechial hemorrhages in the conjunctivae…
Clinical scenario questions on chest X-ray interpretation
1. A 65-year-old smoker presents with chronic cough and weight loss. On the chest X-ray, you notice a solitary pulmonary nodule in the right upper lobe. What is your differential diagnosis, and what further imaging or tests would you order?…
Self-Assessment clinical questions for Nephrology:
1. A 60-year-old male presents with swelling in the legs and shortness of breath. His laboratory results show elevated creatinine and reduced urine output. What could be the possible diagnosis? 2. A 45-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus has hypertension…
Diagnose tongue condition
Incidental finding during endoscopy in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and anaemia. What’s the diagnosis? pic.twitter.com/OrJBc2mzyv — Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) April 29, 2023 Macroglossia is a medical condition characterized by an enlarged tongue that protrudes from the mouth and may…
Diagnose this liver condition
Very rare presentation!! This patient presented in emergency today Can you write something about this case on the occasion of world liver day?#WorldLiverDay2023 #MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/BsR3c05dV8 — Dr. B L Bairwa MS, FACS (@Lap_surgeon) April 19, 2023 Umbilical discharge can be…
Breath sounds
Breath sounds pic.twitter.com/Ie2T6j4NxL — USMLE NOTS (@med_712) April 17, 2023 Breath Sounds There are two main types of breath sounds that can be heard with a stethoscope: bronchial and vesicular. Bronchial breath sounds are loud, high-pitched, and heard over the…
Stages of breast cancer
Stages of Breast Cancer#cancer #oncology #meded #medtwitterpic.twitter.com/xzhBy9F9rp — The Innovation | Medicine (@Innov_Medicine) April 15, 2023 Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the breast. The stage of breast cancer refers to how advanced…
Diagnosis quiz
#ClinicalPearl Spot #diagnosis #MedEd #MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/Q016zzAIMf — Janet Pope (@Janetbirdope) April 15, 2023 Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes the skin and connective tissues to harden and thicken. It can also affect the…
Nodule quiz
#ClinicalPearl What are these lumps at #olecranon #bursa? #MedEd #MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/NZItss2ZGL — Janet Pope (@Janetbirdope) April 14, 2023
Patient with chronic diarrhea and facial swelling
Patient with chronic diarrhoea presents with facial swelling. What’s the diagnosis? #WithConsent pic.twitter.com/AY6Fsx5j4n — Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) April 12, 2023 Related Articles Hereditary Angioedema: Diagnosis, Clinical Implications, and Pathophysiology Hereditary angioedema Hereditary Angioedema. A review article The pathophysiology of hereditary…
Skin rash- diagnosis
Patient admitted with diarrhoea and weight loss is noticed to have this rash from daily blood tests. What’s the diagnosis? pic.twitter.com/WorJJmTQbB — Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) April 11, 2023
Picture Quiz, Skin condition
Patient presents with this beautiful but very concerning skin finding that progresses at a rapid rate ~1cm a day. Anyone know? Source JAAD pic.twitter.com/8Df3ICu0rf — Oren Gottfried, MD (@OGdukeneurosurg) April 9, 2023
Clinical sign?
Clinical sign? Diagnosis? @fazalabul @drahmedmohsen85 #Cardiotwitter pic.twitter.com/DggMsUEdh9 — Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine (@BrownJHM) April 8, 2023 Frog Sign- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia. Related articles Supraventricular Tachycardia Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Understanding the Rapid Heart Rhythm Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) is a…
Picture Quiz
Patient presents with fatigue, anaemia and these hands. What’s the diagnosis? pic.twitter.com/7eojeIeyEX — Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) March 30, 2023