Chaitanya → Suggestions: I WONDER AT THE IRONY THAT THE LEAST ACTIVE MEMBER OF THIS SITE IS "MEDICSPEAK" ITSELF !!!...HA HA HA... IS IT NOT YOUR INTEREST TO LOOK AT THE SUGGESTIONS AND REPLY TO THEM(understanding your technical limitations though)?? YOUR INTEREST IN THI... moreI WONDER AT THE IRONY THAT THE LEAST ACTIVE MEMBER OF THIS SITE IS "MEDICSPEAK" ITSELF !!!...HA HA HA... IS IT NOT YOUR INTEREST TO LOOK AT THE SUGGESTIONS AND REPLY TO THEM(understanding your technical limitations though)?? YOUR INTEREST IN THIS IS OBVIOUS BY THE FACT THAT U LAST PEEPED IN HERE 2 WEEKS BACK..!!! SERIOUS EFFORTS BY THE MEDICKSPEAK TEAM IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO KEEP IT ALIVE... PLEASE TAKE MY CRITICISMS AS HEALTHY AND IN THE INTEREST OF BETTERMENT OF SUCH A NOBLE IDEA THAT U HAVE COMEUP WITH... THIS IS A VERY NOBLE SITE AND HAS A GREAT PROSPECT IF AND ONLY IF THERE IS COMMITMENT BY YOU... less
April 1, 2008
Chaitanya → FACTS N FUNDAS OF EAR NOSE N THROAT: Helloooo docs... i guess the most difficult part of ent is learning the anatomy of middle ear..!! here i am postin few pics to help understand it better..
April 1, 2008
Chaitanya → SURGERY- IMPORTANT FACTS N RECENT ADVANCES: DID U KNOW THAT THE CURRENT TREND IS TO MAINTAIN NORMAL TEMPERATURE IN THE OPERATING ROOMS..!!!??? Operating rooms are cold. Patients are inadequately clothed and receive anaesthetics which hamper their homeostatic defences to cold. As a ... moreDID U KNOW THAT THE CURRENT TREND IS TO MAINTAIN NORMAL TEMPERATURE IN THE OPERATING ROOMS..!!!??? Operating rooms are cold. Patients are inadequately clothed and receive anaesthetics which hamper their homeostatic defences to cold. As a result, patients undergoing operations lasting over two hours often become hypothermic, with a fall of core temperature of 2-4°C. During rewarming cortisol and catecholamines are released, which augment the stress response of the operation. Keeping patients warm has been associated with a threefold decrease in the rate of wound infection, a reduction in operative blood loss, a decrease in untoward cardiac events, including ventricular tachycardia, and a reduction in nitrogen excretion and patient discomfort. Maintenance of a normal temperature during surgery is central to reducing the stress of the surgical procedure and reducing the risk of organ dysfunction.( as cited in British Medical Journal) less
March 31, 2008
Chaitanya → Disease Antakshri: Saethre-Chotzen syndrome: Also known as acrocephalosyndactyly type 3 (ACS III) and Chotzen syndrome is a very rare congenital syndrome characterised by craniosynostosis (premature closure of one or more of the sutures between the bones of the skull). <... moreSaethre-Chotzen syndrome: Also known as acrocephalosyndactyly type 3 (ACS III) and Chotzen syndrome is a very rare congenital syndrome characterised by craniosynostosis (premature closure of one or more of the sutures between the bones of the skull).
It is an autosomal dominant disorder with the error being in the TWIST transcription factor
Classic features include:
A)synostosis of the coronal sutures of the skull resulting in characteristic faces including ptosis, facial asymmetry and small ears B)syndactyly of the fingers, particularly of the second and third digits C)Intelligence is usually normal. Some affected individuls may have mild to moderate mental retardation. less
March 31, 2008
Chaitanya → SURGERY- IMPORTANT FACTS N RECENT ADVANCES: Hello guys.. sorry for the long break... i welcome all who have recently joined and request there active participation... Here today i am posting an article about "FAST TRACK SURGERY".. Hope it will be helpfull 4 u... and remember,... try to ... moreHello guys.. sorry for the long break... i welcome all who have recently joined and request there active participation... Here today i am posting an article about "FAST TRACK SURGERY".. Hope it will be helpfull 4 u... and remember,... try to post anythin and everything u can about surgery, that will keep the interests alive... FAST TRACK SURGERY: combines various techniques used in the care of patients undergoing elective operations. The methods used include epidural or regional anaesthesia, minimally invasive techniques, optimal pain control, and aggressive postoperative rehabilitation, including early enteral (oral) nutrition and ambulation. The combination of these approaches reduces the stress response and organ dysfunction and therefore greatly shorten the time required for full recovery. less
March 26, 2008
Chaitanya → Disease Antakshri: Ekbom Syndrome: (Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)) is characterised by an unpleasant sensation deep in the legs. This is associated with an irresistible urge to move the legs. The movement leads to temporary relief from the symptoms which very soo... moreEkbom Syndrome: (Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)) is characterised by an unpleasant sensation deep in the legs. This is associated with an irresistible urge to move the legs. The movement leads to temporary relief from the symptoms which very soon start again. Suppression of the desire to move the legs is almost impossible..!!
March 11, 2008
Chaitanya → Disease Antakshri: hey guys.., this is a nice forum, an innovative thought by Yashodhara..., but can we stick to the last letter of the "name of the syndrome/disease" rather than the letter "syndrome/disease"? coz otherwise we need to keep finding the on... morehey guys.., this is a nice forum, an innovative thought by Yashodhara..., but can we stick to the last letter of the "name of the syndrome/disease" rather than the letter "syndrome/disease"? coz otherwise we need to keep finding the ones which start with "E" only...!!
March 10, 2008
Chaitanya → Disease Antakshri: startle syndrome: A rare, autosomal dominant neurological disorder in which affected persons have either brisk reflexes or sudden loss of consciousness with muscular rigidity when suddenly stimulated (e.g., by a loud noise or bright light). Treatmen... morestartle syndrome: A rare, autosomal dominant neurological disorder in which affected persons have either brisk reflexes or sudden loss of consciousness with muscular rigidity when suddenly stimulated (e.g., by a loud noise or bright light). Treatment with benzodiazepines, such as clonazepam, is often beneficial.
Appendicitis may have spontaneous regression or may evolve to the second stage. The mesoappendix is commonly involved with inflammation.
2.Purulent (phlegmonous) sta... moreSTAGING: Appendicitis usually has 3 stages.
1.Edematous stage
Appendicitis may have spontaneous regression or may evolve to the second stage. The mesoappendix is commonly involved with inflammation.
2.Purulent (phlegmonous) stage Spontaneous regression rarely occurs. Appendicitis usually evolves beyond perforation and rupture. Peritonitis may be possible.
3. Gangrenous stage Spontaneous regression never occurs. Peritonitis is present.
March 9, 2008
Chaitanya → SURGERY- IMPORTANT FACTS N RECENT ADVANCES: # Patchy areas of ischemia involving the feet, especially in the presence of palpable pedal pulses, suggest the possibility of atheroembolism of plaque fragments from ulcerated, although nonocclusive, proximal atherosclerotic plaques or from thrombi linin... more# Patchy areas of ischemia involving the feet, especially in the presence of palpable pedal pulses, suggest the possibility of atheroembolism of plaque fragments from ulcerated, although nonocclusive, proximal atherosclerotic plaques or from thrombi lining the wall of an infrarenal aortic aneurysm
March 9, 2008
Chaitanya → SURGERY- IMPORTANT FACTS N RECENT ADVANCES: # Intraoperative administration of the antiemetics ondansetron (Zofran) or dolasetron mesylate (Anzemet, a drug under investigation) are also effective in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Interestingly, odansetron is maximally effective when ... more# Intraoperative administration of the antiemetics ondansetron (Zofran) or dolasetron mesylate (Anzemet, a drug under investigation) are also effective in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Interestingly, odansetron is maximally effective when it is given at the conclusion rather than at the beginning of the surgical procedure. The prophylactic use of these agents is usually reserved for patients undergoing outpatient abdominal operations such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy or for patients with a history of severe postoperative nausea. When nausea and vomiting occur after surgery, giving two agents such as droperidol and metoclopramide has been shown to alleviate these symptoms better than a single agent less
March 8, 2008
Chaitanya → SURGERY- IMPORTANT FACTS N RECENT ADVANCES: # The intravenous anaesthetic agent propofol has become widely used in outpatient surgery. It is popular because it induces anaesthesia rapidly and smoothly, and it is associated with a prompt return of mental and psychomotor function
March 8, 2008
Chaitanya → Acute Appendicitis - Knowledge Game: # The technique of appendiceal computed tomography is more accurate than ultrasonography in confirming the diagnosis of appendicitis.
March 8, 2008
Chaitanya → Acute Appendicitis - Knowledge Game: While appendicitis is uncommon in young children, it poses special difficulties in this age group. Young children are unable to relate a history, often have abdominal pain from other causes and may have more nonspecific signs and symptoms. These factors c... moreWhile appendicitis is uncommon in young children, it poses special difficulties in this age group. Young children are unable to relate a history, often have abdominal pain from other causes and may have more nonspecific signs and symptoms. These factors contribute to a perforation rate as high as 50 percent in this group
Just type the name of the disease starting with the last letter of the previous disease. Do not type in the name of disease previously posted. Breifly give a description of the disease if possible
This is a game to recall facts about a particular topic (Acute Appendicitis). Post the facts about the topic. Restrict to one fact per post. Your new fact should not have been posted earlier. You can also correct previous posts if they are wrong, by copy-pasting it and indicating why its wrong......by reading previous posts, by think about the topic and manually typing the facts with your fingers, you will remember longer...learning is fun