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Acute Pancreatitis – At a Glance
Acute pancreatitis is a spectrum disease — ranging from mild, self-limiting episodes to severe, life-threatening illness with multi-organ failure. The two major causes are gallstones and alcohol. Epidemiology Incidence: ~56 cases per 100,000 people per year...
Brachial Plexus – At a Glance
A classic high-yield topic. Looks complicated. It isn’t, if you break it down correctly. Mnemonic First Rugby Teams Drink Cold Beers → Roots → Trunks → Divisions → Cords → Branches Anatomical Breakdown ROOTS (C5–T1): 5 anterior rami: C5, C6, C7, C8, T1...
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis – At a Glance
Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) give rapid information about: Respiratory status (oxygenation and ventilation) Acid-base balance (metabolic or respiratory causes) They are critical for managing sick patients, especially in the ED, ICU, and respiratory wards. Normal...
Kawasaki Disease – At a Glance
Kawasaki disease is an idiopathic systemic vasculitis that mainly affects young children. Prompt recognition is essential to prevent coronary artery complications. Epidemiology Most common in children aged 6 months to 5 years (peak 18–24 months)....
Consultation Models for the MRCGP – At a Glance
The consultation is the foundation of general practice and the MRCGP expects you to know the major consultation models. Balint (1957) – The Doctor, His Patient, and the Illness Introduced the bio-psychosocial model of patient care....
Appendicitis – At a Glance
A quick guide to appendicitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Covers classic signs, when to scan, and why surgery remains the gold standard.
A Guide to the FRCR Part 1 Examination
The First FRCR (Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists) examination is a key milestone for aspiring radiologists in the UK and internationally. It is a rigorous but rewarding challenge that assesses essential knowledge in physics and anatomy. The exam is not...
Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis is a purulent invasion of a joint by an infectious agent, usually caused by bacteria, but it can also be caused by viruses or fungi. It is usually monoarticular and most commonly affects the knee or hip. If left untreated, it can result in potential...
The Blurting Technique: A Simple Way to Boost Recall and Understanding
We've all been there – sitting in front of our textbooks, highlighters in hand, trying to cram as much information as possible before the big exam. But does it really work? Often, it seems that just reading and highlighting does not help the knowledge stick. That is...
The 2357 Study Hack: A Smarter Way to Remember What You Learn
We have all been there – piles of notes, looming exams, and that constant overwhelming feeling of "how am I going to remember all of this?" If this describes how you are feeling right now and you have been struggling to figure out a study routine that works for you,...
