January 2019 – Neuros | Medical Social Network

MEASLES: BACK FROM THE DEAD

Neuros Medical Verified User January 29, 2019 Primary Care Comments Off 2647 views

As most of you might be unaware, a state of emergency has been declared in certain counties in the US after more than 30 cases of measles have been reported in the state of Washington. Lets take this opportunity to learn more about measles, how to identify them, when to seek medical attention and how to prevent it from spreading. DEFINITIONMeasles is a highly communicable viral illness, characterized by a redish ...

Types of AV Blocks

Neuros Medical Verified User January 25, 2019 Primary Care Comments Off 2256 views

AV blocks are partial or complete interruption of electrical transmission from the atria to the ventricles. The most common causes are: Idiopathic fibrosisIschemic heart diseaseDrugs (BBs, CCBs, Digoxin, Amiodarone)Valvulopathy Congenital heart, genetic or other disorders The different types of heart blocks are as follows: [1] FIRST DEGREE HEART BLOCK PR interval is longer >0.20 secs, seen on the ECG. The conduction is slowed without any skipped beats. ...

Rheumatic Diseases and Antibodies

Neuros Medical Verified User January 10, 2019 Primary Care , USMLE Step 1 , USMLE Step 2 Comments Off 6737 views

A variety of Rheumatic diseases have different antibodies that help us diagnose them. Here is a nice reference chart for them.

Cardinal Features of Stroke

Neuros Medical Verified User January 10, 2019 Primary Care Comments Off 3290 views

Being able to identify the key symptoms of stroke allows one to be treated as soon as possible. Identifying it in someone, can help save their life. So Remember BE FAST and save a person having a stroke! Be a Hero!

Diabetic Foot Infections

Neuros Medical Verified User January 8, 2019 Primary Care Comments Off 1781 views

EPIDEMIOLOGY Increasing diabetes mellitus by 38% since 2004. Financial burden of foot ulcer is approximately $20,000 dollars within 2 years of diagnosis and lifetime cost of an amputation is approximately $50,000. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - Direct bacterial invasion from skin ulcer break in the skin barrier - Oxidative stress, poor nutrition, impaired neutrophil function, ischemia from vascular insufficiency - Peripheral neuropathy leads to risk of developing foot ulcers. Sensory neuropathy leads to loss of protective sensation. Motor neuropathy leads to deformities that leading developing pressure points. Autonomic ...

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