Mnemonic- complications related to chronic liver disease, you can use:
“H-E-A-P-S C-H-A-R-T”
H – Hepatic encephalopathy
E – Esophageal varices
A – Ascites
P – Portal hypertension
S – Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)
C – Coagulopathy (bleeding disorders)
H– Hepatocellular carcinoma
A– Anemia
R – Renal failure (hepatorenal syndrome)
T – Thrombocytopenia
Reading time: 0 MinuteCerebellar signs Mnemonic is DANISH: Dysdiadochokinesia or dysmetria Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor Speech (slurred or scanning) Hypotonia
Reading time: 0 MinuteMnemonic for common Movement disorders: It includes hyperkinetic disorders. “Tiny Cats Always Bring Delicious Myoclonic Taste” Tremor (hyperkinetic) – Tiny Chorea (hyperkinetic) – Cats Athetos is (hyperkinetic) – Always Ballismus (hyperkinetic) – Bring Dystonia (hyper/hypokinetic) – Delicious Myoclonus (hyperkinetic) – Myoclonic Tics (hyperkinetic) – Taste
Reading time: 0 MinuteMnemonic For Causes of CKD DIABETES (focuses on major causes): D -Diabetes (mellitus) I – Interstitial nephritis A – Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) B – Blood pressure (Hypertension) E – Exposure to toxins (Nephrotoxins) T – Tubulointerstitial diseases E– Excessive protein intake S -Streptococcal infections (leading to glomerulonephritis)
Reading time: 0 MinuteTwo CHIMPANZEES: This one is a bit longer but quite comprehensive. T- Thyroid (Hyper) C – Calcium supplementation H – Hyperparathyroidism I – Iatrogenic (drugs like thiazides or lithium, or immobility) M – Milk-alkali syndrome P – Paget’s disease of bone A – Addison’s Disease (adrenal insufficiency) N – Neoplasia (cancers) Z…
Reading time: 0 MinuteCauses of Virus-Induced Arthritis Mnemonic: “Pretty Red Hands Have Chikungunya’s Dreadful Hurts” P: Parvovirus B19 R: Rubella H: Hepatitis B H: Hepatitis C C: Chikungunya D: Dengue H: HIV Less Common Causes of Viral Arthritis Mnemonic: “Every Careful Zebra Makes Amazing Adventures Hunting Sindbis” E: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) C: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Z:…
Reading time: 0 Minute Mnemonic to remember the causes of hyponatremia along with their types: “4 D’s SIADH Can’t Handle Na (Sodium)“ 1. Hypovolemic Hyponatremia (“4 D’s”): Dehydration (e.g., excessive sweating, burns) Diuretics (e.g., thiazides) Diarrhea (e.g., GI losses) Drains (e.g., nasogastric suction) 2. Euvolemic Hyponatremia (“SIADH”): SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone) Insufficient cortisol…
