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@Doctors__squad Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, helps prevent potassium loss, making it a go-to for conditions like heart failure or hyperaldosteronism. But remember, hyperkalemia is a risk, especially in renal impairment—monitor closely.#Pharmacology

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@Doctors__squad Skin Prick Test: A quick diagnostic tool for allergies. Tiny amounts of allergens are introduced into the skin’s surface to see if a reaction occurs, helping identify triggers for asthma, rhinitis, or food allergies. #Allergy #MedEd

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Ever wonder why the human body doesn’t digest itself? The stomach lining renews every 3-4 days, thanks to a rapid turnover of epithelial cells. Without this defense, we’d be in a constant battle with our own digestive juices. Evolution never misses a detail.

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@MedInsightHub Kenya 🇰🇪

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@MedInsightHub Paracetamol (acetaminophen): A go-to for pain relief and fever reduction. Commonly used for headaches, muscle aches, osteoarthritis, and colds. Gentle on the stomach compared to NSAIDs, but beware of liver toxicity with high doses. #Pharmacology #MedEd

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@MedInsightHub Anatomical snuffbox: A triangular depression on the lateral wrist, bordered by tendons of APL, EPB, and EPL. It houses the scaphoid bone—tenderness here raises suspicion for a fracture. #Anatomy #MedTwitter”

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@Doctors__squad Lithotomy position: Patient lies on their back with hips flexed and legs elevated in stirrups. Commonly used in gynecological, urological, and rectal procedures. Watch for nerve injuries or pressure complications with prolonged use. #MedEd #Surgery

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@MedInsightHub Battle sign: Bruising behind the ear (mastoid ecchymosis) that signals a potential basilar skull fracture. Often delayed in appearance, it’s a key clue in trauma cases and a reminder to check for more subtle signs of head injury. #MedTwitter #Trauma

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@Doctors__squad Propylthiouracil (PTU): It inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis and reduces T4 to T3 conversion. Preferred in thyroid storm & 1st trimester of pregnancy, but watch out for rare yet serious liver toxicity. #Pharmacology #Endocrinology

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@Doctors__squad Ambu Bag

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@drozgeozden Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries

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@DrPharmDMDTh Allen’s test: A quick bedside tool to assess hand circulation. By compressing the radial & ulnar arteries, then releasing one, it checks if blood flow is sufficient through each. Essential before procedures like arterial line placement or harvesting a radial artery. #MedEd

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Paraneoplastic syndromes: the body’s eerie warning system. Tumors can spark distant symptoms (neurological, hormonal, or skin-related) often before cancer is even detected. It’s the immune system’s way of saying, ‘Something’s not right.’ Medicine is wild.
#Oncology #MedEd #MedX

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@med_712 1st picture - Rouleaux formation
2nd picture - Lytic bone lesions

Diagnosis - Multiple myeloma

Complications:
-Hypercalcaemia
-Bone Damage
-Recurrent infections

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@drkeithsiau Barium Aspiration

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A 5 year old boy presents
with a right jaw mass that is rapidly
growing. A core biopsy done showed a
high-grade lymphoproliferative disorder
the patient is referred to the
oncologist for further management.
What is the likely diagnosis.
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