A guide to differentiating osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Paget disease, myeloma, metastasis, parathyroid disorders and CKD using routine biochemical markers.
๐ง Moyamoya Disease: the rare cerebrovascular disorder named after the Japanese term for a โpuff of smokeโ.
Progressive narrowing of cerebral arteries triggers the formation of fragile collateral vessels, increasing the risk of stroke, TIA, and intracranial hemorrhage.
Early recognition can be life-changing.
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๐ซ CURB-65: The 5-point score every doctor should know for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
๐ Confusion
๐ Urea >7 mmol/L
๐ RR โฅ30/min
๐ BP <90/60 mmHg
๐ Age โฅ65 years
Score โฅ3? Think severe pneumonia and hospital admission.
Save this for exams, ward rounds, and emergency calls. ๐
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