medic-help

[novel gull]

good question, it really depends on a lot of different factors. some important ones are your current strengths and weaknesses (for the different sections), how much time you have, how well you are able to focus and also other info like what score you are aiming for depending on your goals

that being said, you should try to determine how many hours you study for the ucat based on that. personally, when I studied for it, I didn't do very long hours because its different from normal tests and exams. I took time to give my mind the mental break and to also evaluate my progress at certain checkpoints and adjust my hours based on that

3 weeks is definitely not a lot of time though, so you'll probably have to study for longer periods. If you are naturally able to understand the concepts a little better than most others, then its just enough time to prepare, in my opinion.

[tiny temple]

thank you so much :)

[woeful oasis]

Hiii guys. Is anyone from dmsf Philippines. I want to know about how the curriculum works and overall experience.it will be really helpful.so please let me know if anyone is from there

[proud sable]

anyone please explain this paragraph

[long scarab]

After an ovulation, corpus luteum is formed from the remnants of matured oocyte, this corpus thing start to act as a endocrine gland which produces progesterone, this hormone stimulates the growth of endometrium so that if the oocyte is fertilised by a sperm it will then find the endometrium ready to host the zygote that will give us later an embryo (early stage of fetus). After the endometrium is ready it will have some vesicles inside full of nutrients, which is required in the process of ontogenesis

I really don't know if there is a relationship between both hormones (estrogen/progesterone). But I believe they have antogenic effects. However it been a while since I studied this topic, I strongly suggest that you use Janquira book of histology.

And if you find the relationship please let me know!

[proud sable]

Thankyouuu

[warm mortar]

d?

[long scarab]

May I ask you about which subject is this?

[idle moth]

It seems like Emergency medicine or something ATLS related

[cunning trellis]

Q 451 , why is it not schizophrenia

[iron imp]

I think it should delusional schizo.

[rough crow]

I believe the type of delusions here make it psychotic depression. Common schizophrenia delusions are paranoid/persecutory delusions, delusions of reference

[long scarab]

Does a surgeon really have to study psychology?

[iron imp]

Yes!

[cunning trellis]

Thanks m8s!!!

[bitter sentinel]

Help please I have no clue how to study pharmacology? it's really piece of work.

some advice

[idle moth]

Sketchy Pharm my guy, it's a fantastic tool if you use that + Anki

[ionic salmon]

Hi 🙂 is anyone from Canada 🇨🇦 doing med school ? Or already finished med school ?

[finite leaf]

Hey guys, I am looking to help my senior year of highschool sister to pass her Math exam. It would be easy if that would be straight forward math questions. But the tutor often gives on exam Medical oriented questions such as the ones I attached. Can someone help me finding the materials and similiar "Medical" questions ? Thanks in advance.

[warm mortar]

emergency medicine

[arctic bronze]

does anyone have good article about combining NSAIDs and SAIDs?

not that much good info about it

[arctic bronze]

start from global knowleges like what does pharmacokinetics pharmacodynamics mean

[cunning trellis]

Q787

[proud sable]

There is no DIRECT risk factor for PE here, i mean no signs of DVT, yes they mentioned immobilization which is a risk factor for DVT but yet she doesn't have the signs of dvt like leg swelling, erythema and if she does that would be mentioned in the q. In addition there are risk factors of MI in the q more than DVT.

[warm mortar]

she has been immobile because of a hip pain

[proud sable]

Yes, but they didn’t say that she has DVT already which is the risk factor for PE.

Being immobile is a risk factor for DVT but not necessarily that she has DVT @warm mortar

[cunning trellis]

Long term diabetics have silent MI , how would we relate this info

[proud sable]

How is it silent and the patient was presented with acute chest pain in your q?

[cunning trellis]

Supposing Dm would lead to silent mi which this is not , pul emb becomes viable
She is 74 so might have had Dm for a long period of time

[proud sable]

Long term Dm may cause silent MI and actually most pt. With long term dm do have symptoms

[cunning trellis]

844 ,

||Hyperthyroidism vs pheochromocytoma||

[proud sable]

Thinking of C

As hyperthyroidism is not episodic

And panic attacks usually not associated with weight loss

Or your q is complicated as the previous one

😅

[cunning trellis]

Anxiety and weight loss is in hyper thyroid too right ?

[proud sable]

yes

[cunning trellis]

So it will be continuous ?

[proud sable]

yes

so what is the correct answer that u have?

is it pheochromo?

[cunning trellis]

It’s pheochromocytoma in the key

[proud sable]

great

[warm mortar]

i think that's what they want you to decipher. By telling you that she is immobile they want you to pick up that she has a significant risk factor for DVT and thus PE

[warm mortar]

c?

[cunning trellis]

C

[warm mortar]

thanks

A four-month-old male infant presents with a fever of 39.5º F for several days, occasional vomiting with a few loose stools mild URT symptoms and a decreased appetite. He is irritable and appears non-toxic. Which of the investigations would be most likely to show the source of this child’s fever?

1. CBC with differential
2. Blood culture
3. Urine culture?
4. Chest x-ray

[idle moth]

ykw, here i favour E. iirc hypotension/shock shouldn't be attributed to CNS damage except in later stages when there is dysfunction of the medulla. i think the correct answer here is E, he's probably bleeding into the thorax or abdomen.

[idle moth]

i agree with urine culture.

[proud sable]

I would go with CT scan, head injury is not likely to cause hypovolemic shock coz the skull has no capacity for huge bleeding, but pt. most with head injury more likely to have neurogenic shock. Also head ct can reveal intracranial H. and skulk # or hematoma as well

[proud sable]

Thinking of septicaemia or pneumonia or both

[idle moth]

though i agree that neurogenic shock could be the cause of this patient's shock it's injury to the spinal cord that causes neurogenic shock, not the brain, so I don't think a head CT would be useful for ruling in or out the cause of shock.

[proud sable]

Maybe you are right regarding the neurogenic shock source, but the investigation for the source of bleeding not likely to help in pt. with isolated head injury in addition checking the heart rate is very easy to do and can differentiates between the 2 shocks

And those questions tbh don’t give enough information and don’t make sense to go for imaging without checking the H.R

Not enough info at all 😁

[idle moth]

i'm not too sure investigating the source of bleeding is not warranted.
patients should be evaluated using the ABCDEs.
airway? no info. breathing? no info. circulation? patient is in shock. probably causes? neurogenic and hypovolemic; you have to assess probable sources of bleeding.

[idle moth]

i agree.

hopefully OP tells us what the correct answer is once they get their work back 😛

[proud sable]

For this q as i said thinking of septicaemia or pneumonia or both but blood cultures takes days to get the result and CXR is faster to do so I will go with CHest xray then blood cultures then empiric antibiotics

[idle moth]

why'd you suspect sepsis or pneumonia?

[proud sable]

infants with irritability and high fever ——-> can be a sign of sepsis but i am not very sure here. Also there are multi systemic symptoms like GIT and URT coz sepsis is a multi systemic

Urt ? Is upper respiratory tract right?

And it’s possible also UTI but I will go with blood cultures not urine culture if i have to do a culture 🤣

[idle moth]

oh shoot!! i thought URT was related to genitourinary tract for some reason¿¿¿ 🤣
whoops! my bad

[proud sable]

It’s okay, it happens

[cunning trellis]

In the head injury question maybe they just want us to think bout extradural haemorrhage

[cunning trellis]

In kids < 6 months , always blood culture , as sample collection time is much lesser and septicaemia always +, big kids - might go for chest x ray

[cunning trellis]

Diff btw bladder and prostrate ca , clinically , mainly blood and pain diff
Ping me

[proud sable]

@cunning trellis the best way to differentiate between them CLINICALLY by digital rectal examination which reveal a nodular prostate for prostatic ca and pt. usually asymptomatic.

@cunning trellis regarding the pain both are painless

@cunning trellis regarding blood in urine associated with bladder ca but only gross hematuria can be assessed clincally (not microscopic)

[cunning trellis]

I love when ppl ping me and it looks like they r laughing their ass of while talking >.<

[proud sable]

thanks 🤗

[proud sable]

and I pinged u a lot if u noticed

[cunning trellis]

Lol , glad i m spreading joy

[cunning trellis]

Q 1030

[warm mortar]

but you would need to find out first if there is bleeding before trying to find a source of bleeding

[proud sable]

betten than eat some lmfao

[warm mortar]

Which of the following is the correct initial drug and dose for the treatment of asystole?

1. Atropine 0.5mg IV
2. Epinephrine 2mg IV
3. Atropine 1mg IV
4. Epinephrine 1mg IV?

[idle moth]

I agree with 4.

[idle moth]

Exactly, that's why you have to assess for an extracraneak source of bleeding

[warm mortar]

yeah so CT then CT angiogram

[warm mortar]

• Which of the following statements about PEA is true?
  • Chest compressions should be administered only if the patient with PEA develops a ventricular rate less than 50 bpm.
  • Successful treatment of PEA requires identification and treatment of reversible causes, such as the 5H’s and 5T’s?
  • Atropine is the drug of choice for PEA, whether the ventricular rate is slow or fast.
  • PEA is rarely caused by hypovolemia, so fluid administered is contraindicated and should not be attempted.

[proud sable]

i would go with the : successful treatment of PEA req identification and .................

[proud sable]

its Epinephrine but not sure abt the dose but probably 2 mg iv

@warm mortar why aren't you giving us the correct answers?? or just tell us if we are right or wrong

[warm mortar]

i check the ACLS algorithm, it's 1

For which of the following with PEA is sodium bicarbonate therapy (1mEq/kg) most likely to be most effective?

1. The patient with hypercarbic (respiratory) acidosis and tension pneumothorax treated with decompression.
2. The patient with brief arrest interval.
3. The patient with documented severe hyperkalemia.?
4. The patient with documented severe hypokalemia.

[warm mortar]

i genuinely don't have an answer sheet, these are just past questions i got from people who did emergency medicine before me

[warm mortar]

plus if i already had the answers i would have only posted questions that i dont agree with an answer they had

[proud sable]

3-pt. with severe hyperkalemia ?

[idle moth]

You assess extracraneal bleeding clinically first. Option C is taking about a CT of the head.

[proud sable]

how is it atropine? as i know for Asystole we give epinephrine,,, and for bradycardia we give atropine 😁

https://images.app.goo.gl/xvUh97iF7bMhSZBn8

[warm mortar]

yes CT without contrast

[warm mortar]

i said epinephrine 1mg (lol when i said 1 i did not mean 1 as the option i meant 1mg of epinephrine)

you can tell by the question mark in the original question

[proud sable]

Oh I thought u said option one, and I was pretty sure from epi, thanks thank 😊

[cunning trellis]

Y is d ans Tramadol instead of iv morphine

[warm mortar]

perhaps it's not the first line agent

A young adult is brought to the hospital 8 hours after a motor vehicle accident. He is in shock and severe respiratory distress. His upper airway is clear. Neck veins are not distended and the trachea has deviated to the right. Breath sounds are absent over the left chest, and the percussion note over the left chest is dull. Breath sounds are normal on the right side. The patient has?

1. tension pneumothorax.
2. massive hemothorax.?
3. flail chest.
4. ruptured bronchus.
5. obstructed mainstem bronchus.

[cunning trellis]

1. tension pneumothorax , deviated trachea ,absent lung sound

No distended veins -to rule out cardiac patho

[winter cedar]

Hi guys im a first year med student from india and i wanted if anyone cud guide me on good study resources for the NEXT exam like ive heard abt marrow and prep ladder nd stuff but idk if it s worth investing in

[warm mortar]

thanks

[plain topaz]

Hi guys I'm new here c:

[opal ibex]

[proud sable]

it is Massive hemothorax because there is dullness on percussion.And the type of shock will be hypovolemic here.

[proud sable]

in tension pneumothorax there will be hyperresonant on chest percussion but here in the q it says DULL, and the type of shock in case of tension pneumothorax will be obstructive.

[cunning trellis]

Ah yes , missed that

[cunning trellis]

Bro answers?

[plain topaz]

s up

[idle moth]

i agree with massive hemothorax.
percussing a tension pneumothorax would reveal tympanic sounds (sorry for the rough translation lol)

[idle moth]

B, capillary permeability should be increased, no?

[viral glacier]

Yeah, I agree

[warm mortar]

RIGHT

[sharp cape]

does anyone have a notion template for their med school?

[cunning trellis]

If u find 1 , forward it to me too

[winter cedar]

Me 3

[cunning trellis]

Can some1 differentiate clinical findings in :>
Mycoplasma vs Legionellla pneumonia

[worthy ocean]

Can someone help me with Nursing Essay to apply in nursing school

[rough crow]

i can help you revise it

[cunning trellis]

What’s the time period during which we can do burr hole excavation and after that we need to do craniotomy ? (If there is any such time period boundation)

[warm mortar]

i use notion too!

[cunning trellis]

1485

[proud sable]

sounds like lyme disease to me

in other diseases, there is no transmission from animals to humans

[proud sable]

Hep C

[cunning trellis]

Well , its hep B m8s , some1 said its in saliva , i m just as surprised and learned the question

[proud sable]

I excluded Hep B coz most population get the vaccines but there is no vaccines for Hep C, adding to that Hep C also in saliva.

[cunning trellis]

Which virus and bac or other pathogens can b in our saliva

[indigo turtle]

He is a drug addict and he bit him so we need to look for smth that is tranmitted by saliva and is common in drug addicts (blood transmission)

So it is hep b

Although rare and uncommon hep b can in fact be transmitted through saliva but gery few reported cases through kissing ot sharing utensils

Idk about butting but hep c is common jn drug addicts too but not transmitted thru saliva

And although lyme seems far away from addicts it is not transmitted through salive anyways

[tacit egret]

is it c?

coz like needs just enough blood to clot - but idk

[warm mortar]

Spamming Diabetes

[warm mortar]

that would explain cauterization but i am not sure if that's the best answer

[devout plover]

I'm not a medical student, but I do have a query.

y do v fart?

Thank you for your time.

[wind wasp]

YOOO

[idle moth]

i'm unsure if your question completely applies to me but here are my 2c.
it depends how much in depth you have to go, but SketchyMicro worked wonders for me to help me remember all of the different bugs and drugs. i love it. 4.5 years later and i still remember some details that peharps i wouldnt remember had i not used it. SketchyMicro + anki is golden.
I think an important part of micro is understanding the mechanisms. if you understand it, you'll remember it better and for longer.
my favourite book is probably Sherri's Medical Microbiology. It's a wonderful book. after you've studied a chapter or something make sure to do a couple of practice question/clinical cases to solidify your understanding of the material.
if you need something more in-depth than SketchyMicro but not as deep as a full-on microbiology textbook perhaps you can try "Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple", it's like Sketchy but I think it goes a little more in-depth.
Finally, because Microbiology in general is very memorization-heavy, you'll probably derive some value from using Anki (if you're not familiar with the app yet look it up, it can work wonders for you if you use it properly).
finally, i'll just say that do find out if microbiology is something that interests you, perhaps there's something that interests you more and that would be better pursuing in the long run; idk, just something i'd throw out there.
hope you find something useful here. 🙂

[fervent siren]

Hello I need vet students help! I need help with finding vet e-books, any suggestions?

[iron imp]

@wispy spire can you help here??

[cunning trellis]

Which formula r we using here

[proud sable]

Child care

[amber shard]

thx

[novel gull]

should be the general incidence formula. Do you have an answer?

[cunning trellis]

Yup , 700 , way to got bro , thanks !

[idle moth]

Likewise!

[jade flame]

which EEG wave is the most specific wave during REM sleeping?

is it delta wave?

[proud sable]

It’s Beta.

[cunning trellis]

First aid?

[jade flame]

Thank you so much

[proud sable]

Yes👍

[jolly sigil]

heyy, i am a final year dentistry student. We study medical microbiology in second year of college. I scored highest in micro. even after not liking it at all the whole year. But now i find it very easy! So, what i did to score good was putting everything in front of my eyes. Like, mico is all about things that u don't see with naked eyes, so lots of imagination. When i read it i Googleed every organism. I read the characteristics of them amd made a schematic picture too. I made an A1 sized chart paper with tables comparing every bacteria i needed to know about. Then, everything i needed to know was out there in front of me. And knew what was i talking about how they looked. I can show u a picture of that chart if u want! its still pasted on my wall. Hope it helps! Good luck to ya!

[jolly sigil]

this is a part of the chart i was talking about

[jolly sigil]

Going back to the desk can be a task. But if u r determined you will be there eventually. Happy to help anytime.🤗

you too🍫

[gleaming pumice]

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[warm mortar]

good question

[cunning trellis]

Has any1 here worked for or knows any1 who worked for medicine sans borders pl let me know
Thanks !!:3

[hot wigeon]

farts are gasses released by bacterial fermentation in your large intestine of undigested food

[proud sable]

Hi there. Any felllow medical students here? I'm a second year on the west coast studying for Step 1. Looking for study buddies!

US MD btw!

[idle moth]

final year non-US med student here 🙂

[proud sable]

nice! have you taken step?

[idle moth]

nope, not really in my plans, at least for now

[proud sable]

nice!

[proud sable]

Supraspinous right?

[novel gull]

what view of the shoulder is that?

if its AP then it looks like supraspinatus

and please tell me if I’m reading it completely incorrectly

[stone flower]

hi, im reviewing my past tests, does anyone know the answer to this:

subcutaneous effusion of blood results in discoloration, pain, swelling, and tumor-like

[proud sable]

you are right, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musculus_supraspinatus take a look on this animation

[proud sable]

I think it's the discoloration choice, coz that is ecchymosis I think.

[novel gull]

I agree. Since its a subcutaneous bleed, it would present as non-blanching discolouration which is ecchymosis.

[proud sable]

hey retro i see u typing, hope u doing good

😁

[novel gull]

hi Ella! I’m good, I hope you are as well :))

[proud sable]

I 'M fine thanks

[novel gull]

that’s good. did you have an exam coming soon?

[proud sable]

in December 😥

[novel gull]

oh, you still have some time to study for it

[proud sable]

but I don't feel confident

no no some ppl take a year and some 8 months

to prepare for it

[novel gull]

why do you say that

[novel gull]

you can’t afford that time?

[proud sable]

i have started on May, but i work as well so not a full time studying

[proud sable]

i have done the assessment and passed already with a good score but the anxiety killing me

[novel gull]

I see, yea that is much less time than others

[novel gull]

I can understand. sometimes the anxiety makes it seem so much worse

just believe in your own abilities and try your best

[proud sable]

Thank you retro!!

[stone flower]

tysm!!

[proud sable]

You welcome ❤️

[plush flower]

You know there is one condition in which discoloration specially happened in finger and toe which is Raynaud phénomenon

It might be other term but also in this case it happens
Due to blood vessels contract in that particular area

[long scarab]

Brother do you still has a pdf or anything that may help me with special bacteriology? we have Streptococci, staphyllococci,Lactobacilli ,....

Can we divide this group into different parts: like a session for anatomy, other for histology and so on? It will be more organized and easy to be tracked, Personally I prefer Anatomy and Histology

[plush flower]

It seems good idea

You into anatomy
We can discusz as well
@long scarab

[jolly sigil]

like u wanna study together?

[long scarab]

When you are free (not studying in the university)?

[jolly sigil]

i don't get a lot of time.... my final exams r approaching

[radiant raven]

@jolly sigil don worry gonna go smooth down

[jolly sigil]

😂😙😙yea!

[long scarab]

I hope that you pass with flying colours

[jade flame]

Aight my meds i have a question that professor of physiology asked for a higher grade. If Q wave is very positive in first the first lead, and T wave very negative in the second lead, what is the aVR going to look like?

[devout plover]

how do we get birthmarks?

im not a medical student,
just curious

[idle moth]

i think we can use Bailey's hexaxial system to solve this.
if i'm understanding this correctly aVR should show an upward deflection instead of a Q and i'm guessing T wave should be positive as well. i'm unsure about the T wave though, the T wave is funny.

[cunning trellis]

Usmle?

[proud sable]

Yes, step 2 (ck).

[jade flame]

At first i thought it's T wave inversion, that it has something to do with pathology cuz yanno it's already inverted in the second lead, then aVR must have positive deflection, but what professor really wanted is exactly what you explained.Can you pls, myb in private messages or here do more explaining or suggest where can i learn more about this, if this topic comes across again.Thank you in advance!

[cunning trellis]

Awesome!
How much did u sore in step 1

[proud sable]

262

[idle moth]

rule of thumb is that aVR will always be opposite to lead II. if you look at Bailey's hexaxial system they're almost opposite (the positive electrode in aVR is located on the right arm while DII's positive electrode is on the left foot), so whatever we find on aVR should be opposite to most of the findings on the lead extremities (DII being an example).
if you'd like a more in-depth explanation you can check out chapter 4 on Guyton and Hall's Medical Physiology Textbook and/or Chapter 4 on Goldberger's Clinical Electrocardiography (this one is relatively short, 6 pp). I have access via my uni account to that chapter, if you'd like I can send it to you, just shoot me a message 🙂

[cunning trellis]

Mission Passed : Respect ++

[proud sable]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[novel gull]

that's so good, well done Ella

[proud sable]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[long scarab]

How long the preparation took you?

[jolly sigil]

🍫🍫

[proud sable]

I really apologize for my late reply, but I don't think my answer will be beneficial to you, and it might affect some in a negative way even the score actually. The preparation is widely varies and depending on some factors like: the sources you are using, your information absorbing capacity, still being a medical student or gratuated, and your level of knoweledge so it is really different.

[long scarab]

You are perfectly right, and it depends also on study environment, in my case I cannot concentrate because of noisy roommates, so I study with white noise on, as a result the process of studying is very slow.

[long scarab]

I'm actually in the 3rd year in a Russia, do I still have the chance to apply for the USMLE ?

[proud sable]

It’s okay Ayoub, keep trying your best, most of us walk into new and tough situations but we all have the ability to adapt and make rules, it’s the power of adaptation 💪💪

@long scarab have you tried the noise canceling earplugs?

Those are cheap and washable and really reduces the noises

[proud sable]

Of course yes.

[long scarab]

I will try them, thanks a ton, and may Allah be with you

[dire void]

hi! i've been trying to wrap my head around radiculopathies and one of the videos that i'm watching got me a little confused. to knock off the entire sciatic nerve, would the lesion have to be above the l4 or below s3?

[proud sable]

Hi Zee👋 so you know that the sciatic nerve roots are from L4-S3, and the most common cause of injury are herniated disc or posterior hip dislocation. The nerve affected is usually below the level of herniation for example: if the disc level of herniation between L3-L4 so the nerve root that affected will be L4

And if the disc level that herniated between L5-S1 so the nerve root that affected is S1

And you have to memorize each nerve root to which dermatome supply

[dire void]

hi, ella! ❤️
i think what i'm confused about is not really an isolated nerve fibre injury. a lesion between l3 and l4 would knock off l4, yes but that wouldn't knock off the entire sciatic nerve from what i have read, since the sciatic nerve would still get its supply from l5s1s2s3. therefore a disc herniation between l3 and l4 would only cause nerve impingement of l4, the sciatic nerve wouldn't lose all its nerve conduction.

but then when they say that a c1 c2 injury occurs, you lose all function below the level of lesion, basically becoming quadriplegic. so, in the same way i assumed that a lesion at l3 would knock the entire sciatic nerve, but that's not the case. a lesion below s2 causes complete loss of conduction in sciatic nerve.

[proud sable]

@dire void don’t get confused between spinal cord compression for example (at level of C2) and the radiculopathy which is spinal ROOT compression or impingement for example ( compression of the root of C2 spinal nerve).

@dire void spinal cord compression can cause defect below the level of the lesion, while radiculopathy causes defect and pain at specific peripheral nerve

@dire void And to make it more clear, the spinal cord gives spinal nerves at each level (spinal roots) then many of them join together to make the peripheral nerves for example ( sciatic, radial n). So compression of one spinal ROOT will not affect the ENTIRE peripheral nerve, while compression of a PERIPHERAL nerve( example RADIAL nerve compression) can affect the ENTIRE nerve.

[proud sable]

Here when they said loss of all functions below the level of C1-C2 that means we have SPINAL cord injury not RADICULOPATHY. And if you assumed the lesion at L1 it depends on the type of the lesion, if it is a spinal cord injury at the level of L1 then all functions below the lesion will be affected including the entire sciatic nerve. whereas L1 spinal root impingement will causes radiculopathy and will affect only a part of a peripheral nerve and all functions below the lesion will be INTACT.

[dire void]

ahhh yess, that clears it up very well for me. i knew i was missing something super basic, maybe today's not such a good day for me. so to have complete loss of function of the sciatic or any peripheral nerve, it'll either be due to a spinal cord compression above the peripheral nerve/compression after the rootlets have joined to form the peripheral nerve?

[proud sable]

Exactly, and just wanted to add something just in case you are not aware of : sometimes ROOTS don’t join directly to form peripheral nerves, for example in brachial plexus ROOTS——> TRUNKS——-> DIVISIONS——-> CORDS——->BRANCHES———-> PERIPHERAL N.

[zinc lotus]

hey guys! ngl im starting to feel the beginnings of migraine but I also have deadline coming up soon TT

[dire void]

yes, yes! was just going to start BPX, will help a lot! thank you, ella (you truly saved me from a brain spiral) ❤️

[novel gull]

does anyone here have experience using the question bank 'PassMedicine'?

[cunning trellis]

Prepping for plab ?

[novel gull]

nope, just pre-clinical years but wondering if I should spend some time on question banks

[novel gull]

are you using it for plab?

[cunning trellis]

I usually hear bout it while lookin fr plab or mrcp maybe resources , haven't used it
Lemme know if u like it in case u come around reading it

[novel gull]

ahh I see.

I'll let you know if I do use it, and what I think about it

[fervent siren]

hello anyone here a vet student? I need sources to learn about animal anatomy

[proud sable]

does anyone here uses zanki?

or lightyear? or anking for that matter?

[manic dove]

Yo

[digital drift]

Hi is someone experienced in dermatology?

[long scarab]

It doesn't survive it dies due to the toxicity of h2o2

[long scarab]

I have a hypothesis but I don't think it is true is that the bacteria changes the potent superoxide to hydrogen peroxide that is less toxic

There is no accident in science everything has a meaning and a purpose

[long scarab]

If by any means you find the answer share it with me I m curious

[slow ermine]

Guys im new here and i completed half of education. In our country med leads 6 y. And i realise i had only studied for unis exams and get a score

I m in a deadlock

Can u have any suggestions? Should i read textbooks or like that

I am feeling fatigue all the time

[long scarab]

Welcome to the family

[slow ermine]

Thanks

[long scarab]

I have a suggestion if you have completed all the information from ur university then try to study from textbooks at least one textbook per subject

[slow ermine]

Nope i didnt .i hate it the senior just reading stuff and they ask the senteces which include in their slide in the exams

And i dont want to do that

Maybe i can get lower score but i can learn sth correctly

This infos are so temporary

[long scarab]

You are progressing my friend continue, I have already studied about biofilm is like a meshwork that connects bacteria to the host surface and provide more resistance, especially to bactericidal factors that can be found in mucus for example

And thank you for the answer

[long scarab]

I kinda feels like you, most of subjects we study like physiology only provide us with superficial information that is itself poorly explained

[iron imp]

need a mengitis tutorial

for patho

[long scarab]

Thank you, you too.

[drifting drum]

Hi guys

Do you have any suggestions for a pathology textbook? I have a lecture about stroke and the slides are just🤯, I need to have more details

Cerebral stroke

+What topic do you suggest for a neurological research?

[slow ermine]

Guys robbins 9th edition is usefull?

Or i have to buy 10 th edition

I have 9 th but i cant decide

[manic dove]

in my experience the edition of a textbook didnt rlly matter all tht much

[jolly sigil]

totally agreeded... mostly its just same ... what happens is that ur seniors have read older editions and they tell u they r better.... but if u look at it ..... new editions have all the previous knowledge.... sometimes they come with some corrections or addition of recent advances.

[jolly sigil]

So, the bottom line is- if u want basic concepts... u will get them if u cover any edition. Dont worry about missing out on things.

[manic dove]

ye if u wanna use tht textbook to pass an exam then use watever edition

[slow ermine]

So ican read it

[slow ermine]

Look you are correct but for example new things came to literature

Hair cell leucaemia BRAF + for example

Wasnt in 9th

I think i will study with FA2022 extra

[slow ermine]

Guys one more question

Is writing unnecessary thing in med?

[long scarab]

For me I write before I study any topic so that when I forget the information I found it already written in lecture book

[long scarab]

That makes since thank you for clearing up my mind

[idle moth]

Personally I think Pathoma is a good place to start. If you need more detail try Baby Robbins. If you don't quite understand something or need even more detail then Big Robbins is the way to go.

[idle moth]

Personally I always liked using the most up to date edition, however (particularly in basic science textbooks) newer editions tend to not have that many differences compared to older editions.
Perhaps your best bet is to use the edition of Robbins that your professor is basing the class on.

[rain harbor]

hey ^^ , i need some advice concerning the practical stuff in dentistry .

[proud sable]

hey do they have some ppl studying and wanna becoming psychiatrists in the futur here ?
I need to know if it is not possible to have note classes, idk but like somes notes of the brain or idk what, I can pay for it, it is for myself, i am a student in a french university in language but i am askin myself humain brain...because i have some problems of mental health tbh anyway so i wanna just understand how the brain works I can pay for the notes

[drifting drum]

Thanks a lot!

[proud sable]

!!

[long scarab]

b

[echo ginkgo]

Do you think this can be written in a better way? Subcutaneous fat help with keeping the body temperature 37 when the temperature outside is less or more.

[long scarab]

@echo ginkgo subcutaneous fatty tissue helps regulating body temperature in response to the external environment heat change

[echo ginkgo]

Thank you

[proud sable]

was thinking the same; don't know why the book's showing the anwer as d
thanks tho

[long scarab]

Thanks for the answer

[high meadow]

hi guys, new here. Do i reallly have to understand the action potential ?

as i am a year 1 student

[slow ermine]

It is a basic thing. If intracellular(membrane) mV passes the trash hold, it causes to action. From beginning to end of the cycle is the action potential . It serves to give response and ensure the continuity

My eng is not so good sorry

And thats my remark. Not scientific

[drowsy granite]

You do need to understand it to understand future concepts, e.g. how electrolyte imbalance affects the body or how some medications work

[proud sable]

How is telomere formed on the new daughter strand after replication?(in ref to normal cells;excluding stem or germ cells)

[drowsy granite]

I remember from pre-med that its made from an RNA template - Part of telomerase I think

[proud sable]

Telomerase is absent in normal cells

That's why I was excluding stem and germ cells

But let's assume for a moment that we are talking of all types of cells
DNA replication is semiconservative
So of the two strands constituting the new dna ,one strand is from the parent dna which has its telomere present(if shortened being reformed by telomerase)
But how on the newly formed strand of the new dna on the 3dash end is a telomere present?
How is that formed?

Pls take a look at the pic above for ref.
The encircled portion is where my confusion lies

[patent rapids]

does anybody have a case study of a false negative rinne or test example of some sort?

[slow ermine]

If ım not wrong.One sided total deafness . For example patient have rigth side deafness.Patient can feel it with left side.when to touch it( i mean with bone conduction). But he/she cant hear thatwith right

He/she says yes i felt that

But wrong patient felt that with other side

[patent rapids]

yes they are hearing bone conduction because the sound travelled to the better side

and just in theory if we did a weber test and a rinne test, so there is no way sound would be lateralized towards a rinne -ve ear ( when the other is rinne +ve )

or does it tell us its mixed hearing loss

[slow ermine]

Sorry idont know that. I learnt that last year. Idont remember

Search on net . You gonna find a lot of information

[patent rapids]

yep i got it 😁

[slow ermine]

😆

[proud sable]

Wow codone anticodone mrna

[ashen vigil]

Telomere end of a somatic cell DNA is not replicated completely. With every cell division it shortens due to absence of telomerase activity. That's why aging occurs in normal cells and not in stem cells which have the telomerase activity. This is what I remember

Once the primers are removed, it leaves a gap at the 5 prime end of the daughter strand.
3 prime end of a parent strand is not replicated.

[proud sable]

I get it now thanks!
Its just that the diagram was made in such a way

Also one more thing
Is this a misprint or something?

Shouldn't a-dna have 11 bp and b-dna have 10 bp?

Bp per turn i.e.

[ashen vigil]

I dont remember. try searching in ncbi website

[proud sable]

guyssssss honest question

how do you study anatomy? like... HOW

[cunning trellis]

Pictures

Draw on yr friend

[slow ermine]

I dont have hope what should i do?this is third year.(3/6) it is late for everything?

Slide slide slide. Read students notes. Im not gonna do this anymore

[long scarab]

U have first to know basics by heart (osteology, myology, arthrology, splanchnology, ...)

Or u will have a huge problem after

[slow ermine]

Please explain more

[long scarab]

I want to say that acing your anatomy basics like bones, muscles, nerves will make studying anatomy very easy. e.g., how can you study the anatomy of the hand if u don't know about the structure of it's bones

[hot wigeon]

just use websites like anatomy tv

develop three dimensional image of everything

[long scarab]

Is it for phones as well?

[manic dove]

complete anatomy is really useful if u have the money

[proud sable]

but how do you study all those things? like, i read them aloud one day and localise all the terms in the complete anatomy atlas but then i forget them 3 days later

[novel gull]

if you're talking about study techniques, then I'd say flashcards or something similar which works on the concept of testing (active recall) and spaced repetition. if you pair that with other techniques such as categorising, drawing diagrams, making tables etc then that should work

at least in my experience, anatomy is not something you can memorise in one sitting (in fact, most info you can't reliably and accurately memorise in one sitting)

if you're not familiar with the concept of the 'forgetting curve' then have a look at that. it'll help you to understand why the techniques I mentioned above work (namely active recall and spaced repetition)

[proud sable]

omg thank you!!!

[proud sable]

Do you use pre-made decks?

[novel gull]

I have some pre-made decks but I mainly prioritise doing decks I've made because they align much better with my school's learning outcomes. Although for anatomy, if you really want to do well, you need to do more than your school covers (generally)

[proud sable]

Which decks do you prefer?

[novel gull]

The pre-made deck I use is called 'Dope Anatomy'

[long scarab]

Try posting this in physics group

Does anyone know how to study for pharmacology

[glacial parrot]

I did this...but no one answered me and I want to deliver it tomorrow

[manic dove]

how tf does DIC cause bleeding if its clotting is goin super saiyan

[manic dove]

make a table

and use flashcards

mneumonics

group the drugs together

[long scarab]

What's that?

[manic dove]

like this for example

like learning the mechanism is most important for me at least cos it helps to remember the uses and side effects afterwards sometimes

[long scarab]

Thank you ❤️

[plush flower]

It's damn true it's actually works

Pharmacology is one of the best subjects if u actually like it

Than its fun

I usually call my friends and ask them questions so it also helps to remember stuff
Main part is discussion
More one discuss it get easier and kind of fun but not boresome

If anyone is interested in revising pharmacology then lemme know

[ashen vigil]

Platelets and coagulation factors get used up and depleted and there's nothing to stop bleed.
So, it's a condition where there's more thrombosis initially and followed by difficult to control bleed

[manic dove]

ye i jus found the answer yesterday but thnx for answering:)

[languid harbor]

a little bit late, but I have used active recall ( i recommend looking into it, it´s a kinda way to study) during all my years of medical study, anki is one of the apps that use this method, ( i don´t know if you ever hear about it, is very famous in medicine world jsjs ) it helps to prevent the forgetting curve, maybe, this method helps you with your problem

another app is remnote, a have used remnote for the last few years and i think is better than anki, because making flashcards take time, and as you know in this career that´s kinda a problem, in remnote you take notes and automatically transform into flashcards ( they have the spaced repetition from anki by the way )

[manic dove]

ye im using remnote aswell i highly encourage ppl to use it for the big boy subjects

[manic dove]

anyone know why unconjugated bilirubin is normal in intravascular haemolysis

[dawn zinc]

Guys any book recommendations for Molecular biology?

[flat crystal]

I’m not a huge fan of the flash cards and spaced repetition in remote, it isn’t as good as Anki in that way. I just use Notion for writing notes using the toggle function and Anki for things I have trouble remembering

[proud sable]

Can u explain the notion toggle function a bit more, sounds interesting!

[manic dove]

im guessin when u click it it either hides or shows the content below

[proud sable]

Is there any public tutorial that explains it better?

[hollow fern]

@proud sable you can searsh on youtube for tutorial and u will finde multiple videos about it

[hollow fern]

we can do it im in

[proud sable]

i already did nothing helpful found

[foggy cedar]

Hey I need some advice I'm from India and i would be giving neet, after having cracked that i would do mbbs, I'm very interested in genetics so what's the best field in medical for me?

I want to be a doctor and a researcher

[warm mortar]

c?

[noble lake]

hey!! you can work as a geneticist, an area of ​​medicine that studies genetics, its alterations and transformations, applying it in a pathological environment or in research forms

[noble lake]

if i were you, i'll mark C as well

[fluid quarry]

These helped me simplify ABGs ☝️

[bitter sentinel]

Hello everyone!
What is the best book would you recommend me for gynecology?

[idle moth]

Depends on what you want to use it for. William's is a great book. It's big; more of a reference book.

[lilac sentinel]

Don’t ping us for this. If you have a server-related concern then please open a ticket. Further pings will result in warnings. Please read #rules

[proud sable]

I've actually been having issues trying to use Anki for classes like Bio/Chem

For those classes you actually have to understand the concepts etc which even with Anki's features can be pretty hard

[upbeat scroll]

ig it depends on what you are learning in those classes, for kidney physiology last year i used it - potentially an option to find/make summary flowcharts or tables then use image occlusion? potentially as well you might just have much longer cards but do whatever works for you :))

[proud sable]

Currently I'm just heavy in biochem

Let me add and DM you really quick

[upbeat scroll]

yeah it's defo possible for u to use anki but there may be more effective things you can use to learn the content

[vast dew]

yo anyone in med school i gotta question i just cant find an answer for or an answer that i actually understand lol, so basically whats a "capillary membrane"?

[fast walrus]

Any french premeds?

[noble lake]

is the plasma membrane of a capillary. processes of gaseous and nutrient exchange are carried in/out in it

depending on the type of capillary this membrane can be more or less permeable. the capillaries that are located in the brain region are more permeable than others, for example.

[vast dew]

i think i got it, Thank you

[noble lake]

you're welcome

[tidal plank]

Hello, I've got "lucky" and won me some brain tumor so I'm trying to raise to cover for medical expenses, operation and whatever comes out of it

Would be nice if you're willing to donate or repost somewhere, if interested in some details about conditions - dm me, I'll let you know more, but basically it's a brain tumor, it has a good shape and chances are good, but it's in a very difficult place to operate

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[pulsar ginkgo]

https://youtu.be/wZ9QIeWKStQ

[pulsar ginkgo]

https://youtu.be/PqqcwSUoQmA

[placid lance]

Um.. Hello guys! I am actually curious about something.
Although, i am in high school rn and i am basically clueless about alot others things, i need to sort out which area i want to go to for further studies. So this is what i need help in.
I am leaning more on either biomedical engineering or go to med.
I was wondering how and whether, after studying med(if i do go to medical field), if it would be possible for me to be a general doctor to serve countries that are in need of medical help.
Basically, (i dont know if i am making sense) i want to be a doctor that helps people during crisis and for people that dont have the utilities for themselves.
So i was wondering in what ways i can do that if i study med,( whether i need to work for a hospital or any organisation) and what are the pros and cons of being such kind of doctor.

[sacred sapphire]

bono bono ya

[long scarab]

From what I know, when u get ur medical degree, u still are not a registered Doctor so u need to pass additional studies, then ur allowed to practice medicine in a hospital or in a private place.

[placid lance]

OH alright, okay. Thanks for letting me know!

[upbeat scroll]

i'm not entirely sure the pathway
but when you would get your medical degree, you would probably have to do some post-grad training (but i think how much training would depend on what your role is if that makes sense)

if you want more info there are charities like MSF

but mainly i would suggest researching it

[placid lance]

Oh alright, i get what you are trying to say. Thank you so much

[placid lance]

Sure!! I was looking for charities as such. Thanks for the lead, i am sure it will land me somewhere

[upbeat scroll]

i honestly think your best bet is trying to get into contact with a doctor who has done it

but obvs very hard to find

[placid lance]

OH! thats a good idea, i can also try asking doctors in general if they have heard about any of those opportunities or such
Thanks alot, seriously : )

[placid lance]

Btw, MSF is actually what i wanted.
Its a huge lead. Thanks again!

[upbeat scroll]

you're welcome!! gl :))

[violet otter]

Anyone here studying for Step 1?

[eager cipher]

You have to be 100% sure that you want to be a doc, medicine is not easy you will sacrifice your young life, and be ready to study your whole life. the most stressful period is when you are a student and you have to pass lots of tests and exams if you want to work in the US you will have to deal with a certification process where you have to pass step 1 which will almost kill you (it will change your identity and values in life) after you survive it, you will have to pass step 2 and oet if successful= you'll get your ECFMG certificate which you will have to apply to several clinics(programs) if you will have good cv and get lucky you will match to a particular program. and of course, after becoming certified doc you can serve countries that are in need of medical help under the name of your hospital or particular organizations(like pharm companies) if you will still have that initial fire in your heart

[placid lance]

I am really glad for your advice.
Its true, i am not 100% on med because i know med isnt easy and i dont know if i can handle it all because i get overwhelmed easily.
I am sure there is alot more to "its not easy" and that actually is something i am afraid of.
So, honestly i dont know if med is what i want 100% but atm, i dont know what i actually want.
But i still have some time to figure it out, so i will have to ask around and know what best fits me, my interests and how i want to contribute to the world.
I hope i will geet into what's good for me.
Thanks again, for letting me know all that. I dont have much of an idea at all

[eager cipher]

No problem 🤓 the fact is that it's not the only possible way to help people, out there/ keep your dream big turn it into a goal, and achieve it.✨

[long scarab]

Can u please tell more about being a doctor in the US? especially for foreign students

[eager cipher]

US is too difficult and expensive for me right now 🥴 I graduated in Russia and now planning to enter medical residency in Turkey, one day I might move to the US will see

[long scarab]

In which city, currently I'm studying in Russia too

[eager cipher]

Currently not in Russia:) but graduated in Saint Petersburg

[potent hollow]

Has anyone got tips for memorising metabollic pathways I'm a first year med student and they are just killing me atm :(((

[idle moth]

my 2¢: drawing them out helps a lot (repetition, repetition, repetition). there are also some songs about the metabolic pathways, those can certainly help.

[eager cipher]

first understand the big picture https://youtu.be/GLr4YGHtong then use this chart http://www.metabolicpathways.teithe.gr/ and watch youtube vids on particular topics,after that mnemonics will be helpful to memorise everything forever

[upbeat scroll]

basically what mad said:
1.) UNDERSTAND it - honestly the most important step, if you understand it as long as you remember a step of the metabolic pathway in exams you will probs be able to figure it out. what i tend to do to understand something is watch youtube videos, ask my classmates and ask my teachers.
2.) the way i actually learn it is active recall + spaced repetition - for me i use anki and its algorithm is a godsend but experiment with what works for you!

hope that helped :))

[proud sable]

Here in Italy when u get your medical degree you just have to ask to be inserted into the “ordine dei medici” to practice med

If you want to do further studies u can apply for a master at uni or for what we call a “specializzazione”. Most of us do it outside of Italy, especially in the UK

[proud sable]

Ninja nerd’s yt videos have helped me understand and memorise them when I took the med entrance exam here in Italy… but trust me they’re pretty good

[proud sable]

Do you use anki also for your other courses? Bc I really wanna apply active recall and spaced repetition to those subjects like anatomy and bio-gen

[upbeat scroll]

i’m currently studying medicine but yeah i use anki for all aspects of the course (so anatomy, pathology, clinical info, disease processes, physiology) for anatomy would recommend getting the image occlusion enhanced add on!

[proud sable]

I just home it won’t be too much time consuming, especially creating anatomy flash cards 🥲

[long scarab]

@eager cipher Do you study in English in Italy? I have relatives there

[long scarab]

Wrong tag 😄

[upbeat scroll]

i won’t lie it is but all the older years i spoke to swore by it. so i tried it and it helped me study so much for year one and i got one of the highest in the year so yeah. anatomy isn’t that time consuming tbh you usually just find a picture with labels then will put boxes around the labels you want to learn and then basically the cards will reveal one of those labels at a time for you to learn it. dk if that’s helped explaining it or 😭😭

[proud sable]

Uhmmm there’s a faculty with med in English but there are very few spots for foreign students

But there are lots of foreign people in the Italian med faculty soooooo yeah

If u rlly wanna come here u hv to study in Italian 😀

[long scarab]

What about after getting a medical diploma in another country (Russian for example)

[proud sable]

And then u wanna work in Italy?

Lots of doctors are from abroad so it shouldn’t be a problem

[long scarab]

I'm not sure

[warm mortar]

thanks

[warm lily]

i needhelp

Pelé died

my brain is falling apart

[steel pumice]

yes, When do you have step 1?

I have exam step 1 in Jan 2023. anyone else?

[rugged shale]

to the medicos who use ipad to take notes

which note taking app do you use?

im a first year and just started about 2 months back

[sharp ledge]

can anyone pls tell me what does this mean (Severe bilateral lateral canal stenosis which is causing severe compression on the
traversing nerve root L5 bilaterall) and if it really serious

[warm mortar]

c?

[warm mortar]

severe cord compression sounds serious to me

[alpine oak]

hi ! is soemone preparing USMLE ?

starting to *

[steel pumice]

if someone is studying now join me.

[proud sable]

Replying late ⏰ but I use GoodNotes 5! It’s 11 euros but a great investment if u think about it

[patent sable]

I've got a small question in preparation of my exam: what factors would influence the slope of a glucose clearance graph?

I can't find any sources online that give me a clear answer, and we were asked to just 'understand that there are influences' but not which

my guess was SGLT2 inhibitors or a diabetic condition that could cause this too but i'm quite unsure

[upbeat scroll]

maybe exercise as well?

[midnight vessel]

alcohol consumption too ? ( I think )

[patent sable]

thanks guys (and girls), ended up going back to the basics of all of this and watching some youtube videos on the topic and i better understand it now + the examples you are giving and how they influence your glucose clearance

let's hope it translates over to my exam tomorrow 😆

[frigid pendant]

what was ur conclusion?

i was thinking something like growth hormone/adrenaline/cortisol/glucagon vs insulin

plus exercise and diet of course

[fathom obsidian]

.

[modest osprey]

Hey have you completed your step 1?

[modest osprey]

I have my finals till March, I'll start after then.

[glossy holly]

could someone send a pdf of
Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy 8th edition (international edition)
Please?

[glossy holly]

Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy 8th edition classic regional approach

[proud sable]

Thieme's better imo

[drowsy copper]

Hi Everyone, My name is Ghazel like "Gazelle" I am a pre-dental student in my second degree in Biology. Currently I am studying Human Anatomy, Immuno, Biochem, plants, physics. I would love to hear if you know any good question banks for anatomy. My textbook is based on Greys anatomy for students and netters colouring book.

[sharp cape]

Lemme know too

[proud sable]

Is USMLE the same as step1 ?

(Im studying in europe but would like to take the u.s exams )

[modest osprey]

It's basically USMLE Step 1. USMLE has 3 steps.
Step 1 has basic sciences and you get a pass/fail report on it
Step 2 used to have two parts: Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Clinical Skills (CS)
Step 2 CS was a viva/interview type exam, so it was cancelled during CoVID. I'm not sure if it will be back.

You can get a residency in US with the first 2 steps, Step 3 is an additional exam. It will come in handy if you want to go into a specific specialty

[proud sable]

Cool thanks!

[long scarab]

Russian diplomas are not recognized in USA?

[proud sable]

depends on what you mean

in order to practice medicine in the states you have to complete the USMLE Step 1/2 exams and do residency.

Varies on specialty

but the exam is a hard requirement.

The match data on international medical graduates (IMGs) is public

[proud sable]

what if you've already finished your residency in another country and want to continue practising your speciality in the us? is that possible?

or does it depend on the country you're from 🤔

[modest osprey]

You still have to take the MLE and start over in most cases

[proud sable]

oh i see thank you!

[brazen ridge]

I'm currently studying for my neuroanatomy class. Does anyone know if there are some interactive websites to revise brain regions?
thank you in advance

[modest osprey]

What sort of thing are you looking for? Flashcards? Videos?

[brazen ridge]

both are fine really, anything could help

[strange copper]

@brazen ridge
Teach me anatomy

[jade flame]

im wondering do u guys get only written exams or u also do exams where like professors asks u multiple questions and u get graded based on ur answers right away. this way its much more harder and the anxiety levels are really high

[brazen ridge]

I get both in my uni. sometimes exams are made of a written test + an oral exam, the grade is the average between the two scores

[modest osprey]

I personally found Neuroanatomy lectures from BnB really satisfying for me

[modest osprey]

Each of our exams has an oral and written part, and they account for half n half

[strange copper]

@brazen ridge
@modest osprey
U should check once
Teach me anatomy app.
All the best

[jade flame]

@modest osprey @brazen ridge thank you for the replies. i have a question for you. how do you deal with the anxiety if u have any at that moment? does it happen for you to forget things because of that inconvenient fear

[brazen ridge]

Yeah, I do suffer from anxiety. I did a lot of work on myself, realizing that failing an exam isn't the end of the world. Also, repeating stuff aloud while studying helps immensely. Start with a scheme under your eyes and then repeat from memory. I do sometimes forget nouns, but that helped because it's kind of like... An exercise. Words come out automatically

[modest osprey]

I do feel anxiety but I take my time, that's the main thing. If I don't understand fully, I ask again, or I just take 5-6 seconds. The examiner usually doesn't say anything. That reassures that the examiner is not in a hurry, and that helps me pace myself down

[proud sable]

do you guys ever published an article? if yes, do u have any advice on how to do it as a med student?

[nova pewter]

Any first years here? 🙋🏻‍♀️

[proud sable]

Neet students?

[sharp cape]

Yupp🫡

[idle moth]

my best advice would be to find a mentor that is a researcher in a topic that interests you and schedule a meeting with them. let them know you're interested in the topic they research and would like to get involved in their projects with the long term goal of publishing an article, presenting a poster, etc.

[frigid pendant]

id say very complicated stuff. First probably u need the approval of the ethical comitee of research from a hospital if ur gonna involve patients. Later u need the patients consent statement and complicated statistics to analyze the data. Organize everything according to the structure the journal wants u to follow and so on.
Basically u would need a mentors help to do all of the above

[modest osprey]

From my experience, getting the right mentors proves to be the most difficult. Many are not willing to tell you everything and you have to really pull the info out of them

[bronze sand]

hey, hello everyone. This semester I started physiology, I'm really lost, I see that my biochemistry and physics basics are very regular.
I have my first midterm in a week, any advice? should I concentrate on memorizing terms or try to improve my basics and really "understand" physiology?

[modest osprey]

Physiology is more of a conceptual topic. There are very few things to memorize. Focus on building concepts. Depends on how you build concepts, listening to lectures, reading teztbooks, or whatever it is, just keep in mind that concepts should be your first priority

[upbeat scroll]

what Zerterk said
i would just focus on understanding the physiology first and why it happens, what worked for me was youtube videos but whatever works for you
once you understand the concepts then you can start trying to learn them
good luck for your midterm!

[swift agate]

Try ninja nerd for physiology, his lectures are pure magic and from there start scaling your textbooks. Like everyone said physio is mainly just concepts the more u repeat them and r able to write in a flow the better u remember them :))

[molten plover]

Fr, zach is a lifesaver

[modest osprey]

True. I did all my physiology modules last year with ninja nerd, and that guy got me my best performance in the class

[bold radish]

Can anyone suggest me good yt channels for biochemistry? I’m struggling to understand it 🫠

[modest osprey]

I tried Medicosis Perfectionalis. His videos were enough for me

[cunning trellis]

He's a nice guy

[bold radish]

Yeahh , I just saw his videos, They’re helpful thanks a lot 🙌🏻

[idle moth]

Dr. Turco's Biochemistry videos. If you can get your hands on them, they're great. They're more STEP 1-oriented so if your course goes very deep into the topics, perhaps it might not be enough but it'll definitely give you a good foundation.

[upbeat scroll]

has anyone got any resources, textbooks or youtube channels for histology/pathology?

[modest osprey]

For Pathology, I use Pathoma lectures with Pathoma text book. For General Pathology, I used the Robbin's Pathology text book

[fleet harness]

need help in organizing my schedule

[drifting drum]

Hi

What resources do you guys use for embryology?

It’s confusing me as hell

+patho (other than robbins)

[proud sable]

yeah, reach out to research mentors in yoru desired specialty

just ask, hop on a project

EMR acess is all you need

[proud sable]

depends on the degree you need to know, a lot of it is memorization type things. First Aid does a fine job

Use anki

[past leaf]

here is some advice on how to publish an article as a medical student:

Choose a relevant topic: Select a topic that is relevant to your field of study and that you are passionate about. Consider recent advances or current trends in medicine.

Conduct thorough research: Gather and review relevant literature to support your work. Use reputable sources such as medical journals, textbooks, and databases.

Write a clear and concise article: Use a clear and concise writing style. Ensure that the article is well-organized and easy to understand. Follow the guidelines for manuscript submissions provided by the journal you are targeting.

Get feedback: Share your work with your peers, mentors, and/or supervisors for feedback. Seek constructive criticism and make revisions as needed.

Submit to a suitable journal: Choose a reputable and relevant journal to submit your article to. Make sure to read the author guidelines carefully and follow all instructions for manuscript submission.

Be patient: Publishing can be a long process, so be prepared to wait several weeks to several months for a response from the journal. If your article is rejected, don't be discouraged. Consider seeking feedback from the reviewers and making revisions before resubmitting to another journal.

By following these steps, you will increase your chances of successfully publishing an article as a medical student. Good luck!

[floral vector]

in my experience it's best to look for friends who are already doing research and publishing -- offer to be their 2nd/3rd author (basically a level lower than them for authorship) so that you can learn the ropes and grow your own network

once you feel more confident you can start authoring your own papers

[proud sable]

hiiiii anyone here who's looking for a study buddy/accountability partner? i've been searching for someone who's at med school too, but no med student has texted me yet 🥲

[past leaf]

We can be one but im not from med school

[past leaf]

Same time zone

[glossy holly]

Good website for MCQs and SAQ for limb and trunk anatomy?

[modest osprey]

Dr Najeeb's lectures and Langman's embryology

[stuck sparrow]

hello! does anyone know how to get into med in Belgium and how to get ready for the entrance exam? ^^

[hard adder]

https://med.kuleuven.be/en/study/incomingstudents
this would depend on the faculty, here's one as example, you can find more on how to apply below:
https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions

[stuck sparrow]

thank you

[stuck sparrow]

ill check it out !

[hard adder]

yw

[main turtle]

Hi guys, im vivi, second year medical student from Caribbean. I have started my dedicated study period for step 1, and im looking for a study buddy to solve questions and study together. Anyone interested??

[plain mortar]

i think #study-buddies is way to go for this

[drifting drum]

Hahahah lol

[vital galleon]

Anyone a 1st year medical student?

[proud sable]

Yeah?

[mighty sedge]

Does anyone maybe have any immunology notes? written in english or in polish

[waxen mortar]

any nepali studying dental here ?

[proud sable]

second

[proud sable]

lol chatgpt

[past leaf]

Yea

[fervent siren]

Hi there! Any vet student here? I’d like to know what stethoscope I can use for small animal, is the adult one fine or do I need a pediatric stetho?

[proud sable]

STUDYING IN ROOM 7

Join to work on questions together

[snow basin]

Hello everyone
Im entering the 6th year of medicine Im planing for Plab but I think I will gave UKMLA
Any tips for the exam ir
Special Q banks that I go through If some can help it would be soo cool

[uncut roost]

Hey guys, I´m new to this server and comunnity, I entered Medicine at my University a few weeks ago, so I´m looking for ways or tips to study better 🙂

[novel gull]

if I could give myself any advice when I first started studying med, it would probably be along the lines of this:

1. Mindset -> super important since it determines your approach, attitude and how you respond to setbacks/progress

• you can't know everything about everything, and if you're prone to perfectionism that might get really unhealthy -> so be ok with not knowing everything and don't be afraid to ask questions from your tutors and peers

2. Study (and soft) skills

• soft skills like reflection are crucial because you wanna focus on personal and professional development and it helps build awareness on areas you can improve and also in general how you act around others (important for things like bedside manner)
• in general you'll probably build other skills like planning, managing time and tasks, prioritisation etc
• study skills -> also rly important since there is a lot of content and not a lot of time. focus on looking at evidence-based study methods but also make sure you enjoy it somewhat -> if its really effective but you put it off because you dislike it, might as well do something less effective but ensure you actually do it

3. Habits

• also important because what you do with non-study time does have an impact on your study time
• it really is worthwhile cultivating good habits like getting regular exercise, enough sleep, going for walks to clear your mind etc
• having good habits can improve your mood, attention and focus when you sit down at the table
• again, there are science-based tools you can use to improve memory and focus and other skills that can really reduce your study time

4. Enjoy it

• learning about med and the human body is quite interesting so try to enjoy what you're doing
• things will get stressful but if you have a good attitude and approach you'll be alright
• connections are important -> treasure your friendships and relationships and family

all the best!!

[uncut roost]

Thanks, I appreciate it, I hope everything will be all right so far it´s not that hard

[fossil verge]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ColqbA-qSzi/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Hi hi if you could comment on my post since its a requirement for this work- I’d greatly appreciate it 🥹💕

[long scarab]

@modest osprey how do you handle stress during exam period?

[proud sable]

-- anki
-- if you do USMLE, just study from boards for step 1. Uworld First Aid, Pathoma, B&B

[cloud moat]

"TakeRep" command returned an error: strconv.ParseInt: parsing "anki": invalid syntax

[uncut roost]

I´ll remember that thanks

Today I was told that next week we will learn how to take blood sample, and take blood pressure as well, I´m happy and kinda nervous

Also English is not my main language, so sorry for any spelling errors

[proud sable]

hi guys, i just got into dentistry few days ago, my classes will start next month. I want to study basics of anatomy and biochemistry or oral pathology, before my classes starts. So, what are some useful websites i can study from?

and youtube channels

[shut zodiac]

Hello! I hope you have a great start in dentistry! I'm a med student so I can only tell you about anatomy and biochemistry. For anatomy I often use this website : https://teachmeanatomy.info . And for biochemistry this YouTube channel : AK Lectures . I hope these are helpful, good luck!

[umbral ivy]

Agree 👌 AK Lectures really hepful !

This software by Elsevier is a nice help : https://3d4medical.com

[proud sable]

thankyousmuch @shut zodiac @umbral ivy

[umbral ivy]

Yw ! Gl

[vivid agate]

1 hour study

[calm fulcrum]

How u guys study microbiology in pharmacy school ? How can I manage to memorize all the names of bacteria? It there any way to do that?

BTW i am in 1st year if pharmacy college

[cunning trellis]

Get the slides yr teacher teaches on , integrate pictures with yr notes , should b easy to understand and concise

[cold ore]

I'm not sure, also confused by this but isn't it just showing how the proteins react after the ag serum was injected?

[cold ore]

np~~ hope it helped

[toxic fern]

Can someone say the difference between acromegaly and gigantism

[umbral ivy]

Gigantism occurs in case of hypersecretion of GH in childhood, before the fusion of the conjugation cartilages
In acromegaly, GH hypersecretion usually begins between 20 and 50 years after the suture of the conjugation cartilages, thus

So acromegaly is more more severe

conjugation cartilages = physis, epiphyseal plate in english (according to my dictionary)

[upbeat scroll]

both are due to an excess of GH

gigantism = occurs in childhood before bone plates have fused, hence get an increased height
acromegaly = after bone plates fused, hence you ONLY get an increase in bone size in hands, feet and face

mine is a bit more simplified than Victor's lmao

[toxic fern]

Thanks both of you💫 @umbral ivy @upbeat scroll

[cunning trellis]

U might wanna take a look at d etio path too, idk rn but it explains lot

[proud sable]

how do you guys manage to study as med/dental student? my univ ends around 4:20pm and after coming back home and resting for 30 mins, i start studying with a sleepy head

and its really hard to study 6-7 hours which i intend to so i can be the best performer of my class

it has been very hard managing time for self study even tho i sleep at 12am everyday

[umbral ivy]

Personally, I don't have time to go to every lectures. So I don't go to the class where you just have to memorize the handout/slides (most lectures in brief). And to be awake while i work, i sleep 8 hours every night

[cerulean saddle]

@proud sable Victor is right, I'm in my last semester of undergrad right now, but I have friends who are 3rd year DDS. I think getting ahead of the lecture will help you be more engaged if you still go to lectures. For Dental School I think the workload is front-heavy for D1 and D2. So 22+ credit hours a semester depending on your schooling. If you're still finding it hard to get to lecture and self-study, then maybe only attend the lectures you need additional help in

@proud sable Also for sleep as well I try to clear my head before going to bed, even if I have big projects the next day. It helps me feel more rested when I wake up

[cerulean saddle]

Hi Tay, its my declared major but its more the latter of understanding as much by reading and taking notes. We've been over the same material for the last four years but we're just getting to the fundamentals -- like the molecular biophysics course Im taking right now. We're applying concepts like how H-bonding affects beta-sheet structure. Couple that with R-groups from amino acids binding giving to specific confirmations like parallel and anti-parallel binding

Yea of course! Biochem n mol bio is super hard and all of my peers are super burnt out rn. It really is a field of study that builds on itself, so no sweat since you crammed it all in a semester haha. But, theres this textbook we used from my metabolic regulation course that might help you. Its called Marks Basic Medical Biochemistry: ISBN:160831572X

[cerulean saddle]

I got it from Libgen, make sure you get the 4th or 5th editions

Ofc, good luck with your studying!

[proud sable]

i see, thankyouu

[proud sable]

thanks brian

i am fresher so skipping classes sounds a stunt to me

but i will try after some time

btw, where do you guys practice for exams and test from?

any website or book?

[umbral ivy]

i use my university's annals + books for each material

[quasi zodiac]

yo med peeps, do you think fasting is a good way to detox my liver of glucose. As I am getting irritations in the form of facial skin inflammation and feeling full all the time.

[quasi zodiac]

thank you brother, I swear, If I didn't hate math, physics and engineering so much i would have joined a Med school instead, I am so jealous.

[mystic jacinth]

+1 on the suggestion to cut gluten! you can try googling "celiac skin rashes" to see if they look anything like yours. most likely, it has nothing to do with your liver

[quasi zodiac]

There was a time I was thinking I had lupus which is an autoimmune disease. I think you are right though, celiac disease, means that I am very sensitive to gluten, when I was a kid, I don't remember having a symptoms, but after puberty, it DESTROYED me, alongside acne. But still, I do think, there is something wrong with my liver, I will do a 4 day fasting and then start with the gluten free diet, with regular exersise. I will post updates here.

also

https://tenor.com/view/never-lupus-housed-dr-house-sickness-gif-17106986

[proud sable]

remus lupin

lupus remin

[quasi zodiac]

I respect both your experience and intellect, I am going to try out your advice, thanks again.

[proud sable]

is osmoregulatory of intracellular and extracellular fluid same?

[umbral ivy]

What do u mean by osmoregulation of intra and extra cellular fluids?

Bcz osmosis is a physical phenomenon (type of diffusion) that appears everywhere when a semi-permeable membrane separates two areas with different concentrations. The goal is to balance the concentrations.

[proud sable]

i mean osmosis might have different range/speed idk what the right word to use here for both of fluids

[mystic jacinth]

depends on the substance, e.g. sodium can cross freely between plasma and interstitial fluid but not between ECF/ICF. water can cross freely across any membrane. is there more context to your question?

[grand estuary]

For the medical laboratory science/medical technology people here, does anyone have reviewers to share for preparing for boards? It's just that I want to practice without knowing the answer key first.

[upbeat scroll]

what do you mean? like is the process the same?

[proud sable]

my prof said that intracellular and extracellular fluid osmoregulatory is same

[upbeat scroll]

yeah im pretty sure that is right

[proud sable]

hi 👋
does anyone have biophysics textbook recommendation?

[glad island]

Need a introduction to biophysics or something more?

I recommend biological physics by Philip nelson

[proud sable]

tysm 🙃

[proud sable]

yeah, for introduction

[slow saddle]

hi!! does anyone know the connection of paclitaxel, p-glycoprotein and p-glycoprotein inhibitors? Cmax of paclitaxel when used with p-glicoprotein inhibitors is app. 15 times more then paclitaxel used alone.

[proud sable]

ahh i am struggling so much in biochemsitry

our prof teaches us the worst, cant understand most of the things

can anyone please suggest a youtube channel/website or a book that you study from?

[proud sable]

Kaplan videos

Lippincott

[proud sable]

heyo im lookin for your notion notes to literally any subject of yours im tryna collect a big amount of data to make an overview over any subject that is out there and bring it together to a big pool of useful notes.If u feel like u could help me out please dm! PEACE

[mystic jacinth]

Paclitaxel is a substrate of P-gp, and P-gp is a protein in your cells that basically helps get rid of various drugs. So if you inhibit P-gp, less Paclitaxel is being excreted, more of it builds up, and Cmax goes up

[slow saddle]

thank you so much!!!

[proud sable]

thankss

[proud sable]

can some good hooman being pls teach me the concept of biosynthesis of collagen

[inland pendant]

ask gpt

[toxic fern]

Can someone tell What is the normal blood urea level

[proud sable]

Less than 19 mg/dl

[wintry idol]

2nd year med student from India here.. What and where should I strt with for research publications??

[knotty steeple]

Is there anyone who can explain me the results of health test report?

[proud sable]

you should look up medstudentnotes.com
really helpful notes for all the systems

[proud sable]

Thanks!!

[proud sable]

bro it helpeddddd

[proud sable]

Hi, so here in the graph the diameter of cat's axon is 11

the diameter of squid's axon is 800

So here when they measure the diameter of myelinated axon, the measurements only include the axon itself without the myelin sheath

they just trying to tell you that the Squid axon is very very large in diameter and it's unmyelinated which decreases the conduction velocity

[light hemlock]

Anybody in here studying a Prosthetics & Orthotics
professional and Technical skills ?

[proud sable]

does anyone have histology book by laiq hussain in pdf form

[quasi zodiac]

yo update on my progress, after doing a short fasting, the inflammation symptoms subsided a bit, but not well enough, just recently I came across a ointment called propolis, thought it was some snakeoil, after using it for 2 weeks now, my inflammation is barely visible and DOES NOT hurt anymore. I looked up research before use and most of it was on mice so tried it anyways, I hope it doesn't work as a placebo.

do I remember you from somewhere?

[quasi zodiac]

ah...it was you... 😅

you are right, I will arrange an appointment with a specialist and find a solution from their perspective.

[potent crest]

.

[long scarab]

Ramadan Kareem for all Muslims 🌜✨

[tall tinsel]

Anyone up for NEET studies??

[novel gull]

yep that’s correct. it all checks out

[long scarab]

To make it easy just remember that only Ach is released in ganglia, while it organ-end synapse Either Ach (parasympathetic NS) or NE (sympathetic NS).

In*

[long scarab]

They force you to learn this stuff because they are very important for understanding the pharmacology of many drugs especially those which interfere with the autonomic nervous system

[proud sable]

any tips on how to ace biochemistry?

[iron socket]

try to understand what happens, why it happens and the effects the different pathways have
once you have understood it i would recommend making flashcards (anki) to remember the pathways
then do practise qs

[proud sable]

the problem is that i cant always understand those

my prof dosent teaches us well

[iron socket]

have you tried textbooks or yt videos?

[proud sable]

recommend me some youtube channels plss

[iron socket]

Dr Matt and Dr Mike + ninja nerd are the only 2 youtube channels i use tbh

[proud sable]

Ninja nerd 💯

[proud sable]

Hello there
Can you give me some tips to how study general Anatomy efficiently?

[flat stone]

learn it by images with explanations

[proud sable]

Cause i got lost with huge amount of info

Any youtube channels recommended ?

[flat stone]

you gotta understand that information cuz if you learn it like a robot you will forget it

[iron socket]

i use anki (active recall + spaced repetition) and practise qs

Some good resources I use are:

starting off with YouTube channels
-> Institute of Human Anatomy
-> Ninja nerd
-> Dr Matt and Dr Mike
-> Neuroscientifically Challenged (neuroanatomy ONLY)

websites:
The only website I really use is teachmeanatomy

anki decks:
i premake ankis from my lectures and also use DopeAnatomy (pre-made deck that you can download from reddit)

Hope that was helpful!

[proud sable]

Thank you for you advices
This is the first time i study anatomy as a pre med student in second semester
The transition between school study and academic study is huge i struggle in the first semester a lot 🥲

[flat stone]

I have trouble with focusing can someone give me some tips?

[proud sable]

For me :
I put my tasks from the last night and put the phone on study mode so i stay away of distraction of social media
Weak up early is a perfect solution and you can see the benefits immediately
You don't get the best state of focus as fast as you think . You should train your brain every day you can start with3 hours of the day and increase it .
And if any saw any thing wrong write it down to put a solution for it
You can use apps that lock the games during the study session.
And the key solution for the daily focusing is to reward yourself with something fun and makes you comfy .

[iron socket]

no worries, I felt the exact same when I started med school but you'll get through it!!

[iron socket]

-> pomodoro technique
-> have separate browsers for work vs chilling (for me opera is used for chilling whereas firework is used for work)
-> have separate accounts for social media (i have a separate discord which has my friends on it and is used only for chilling, separate YouTube accounts, etc.)
-> have study playlist
-> have different places for studying vs relaxing (for me i go to the library to work as it just works for me and when i go back home I chill)
-> put your phone on do not disturb
-> coffee/caffeine
-> get an accountability partner/study buddy
-> give yourself proper breaks from studying

[jolly fractal]

anybody study physiotherapy?

[warm mortar]

d?

[iron socket]

yeah i think it is

[long scarab]

I also go with D since pregnancy during diabetes have increased risk of developing fetal anomalies due to high glucose level.

[long scarab]

Stop listening to music, practice meditation or pray, or practice anything that clears your mind, even a cup of tea may help.
You have to know that in order to focus you first have to empty your mind!

[gaunt otter]

keep it halal

[long scarab]

I keep it halal I told so because not all people are Muslims, meditation maybe an alternative way for non-muslims

[gaunt otter]

also meditation is a part of buhdism so its haram

[long scarab]

I Didn't know about that thank you for informing

[gaunt otter]

np

[proud sable]

simple columnar epithelium consists of lining of uterus but also does translational epithelium too?

[proud sable]

can someone pls clear this asapp

i have test in few hourssss

or we say internal surface of uterus of are of simple columnar

but the lining of uterus is by translational epithelium?

[novel gull]

transitional epithelium is only found in the urinary system (ureters, urinary bladder, superior urethra)

the cervix (which is the inferior most portion of the uterus) contains simple columnar epithelium but as it transitions to the vagina it becomes stratified squamous epithelium and some textbooks refer to that area as the “transition zone” and its where pap smears are done since it is* prone to developing carcinomas

so maybe you read transition zone and got confused, since transitional epithelium is exclusive to the urinary system

[long scarab]

Personally I really believe that a person should not neglect his or her sleep, especially for students that need to have a good amount of, so that the brain processes the info that was injected to it in the morning.
Think of it like your brain is a supercomputer you give it files and it installs it during the night, if there will be problem with the installing (sleeping). Your brain will still install the left files during your wake time that's why people who study a lot tend to have deflect focus.

Try to fix your sleeping issues, I don't advise you to administer any sort of drugs including melatonin since you may show some addiction to it.
Eat will, why not have some supplements especially vitamins
And most importantly reduce your stress

[dawn nest]

Any tips on sustaining hard work when starting to lose the heat of it?

[long scarab]

Turn off the phone and study, there is no alternative way

However you can always have a day off at the weekend, after all medicine is more of marathon than a race

[dawn nest]

@long scarab you're absolutely right, but i am curious about what makes you able to push through it all? What keeps someone motivated and on track

[long scarab]

It's not motivation, it's discipline

[novel gull]

not to be blunt, but when you don’t get sufficient sleep (good quality and duration and at the right time) you’re setting yourself up to be very inefficient in terms of your ability to perform cognitive work and its not a sustainable way to study.

when you’re asleep, your brain clears chemical by-products that build up during the day. it also strengthens neural connections and consolidates information from the day and encodes it for further learning. by doing so, it clears information from your short term memory and frees it up for further learning the next day. when you don’t get enough sleep, you’re not able to process and store the information you learnt that day AND you’re not able to understand and comprehend facts (cognitive work) the NEXT day so its really going to be an endless cycle of feeling like you’re not doing enough and not being productive and therefore you stay up later

[long scarab]

U nailed it

[floral sonnet]

I really need help

I would like to know how mRNA, tRNA and rRNA is synthesized

My college books is the worst and explaining things

book*

[daring lion]

i see, stress been bit high too lately

[daring lion]

ah yes!! i need to get my sleep going well i guess, thankyou!!

[iron socket]

does anyone know of any resources for the pathway of the cranial nerves?

[long scarab]

This one is crazy

[indigo turtle]

I have struggled alot until i watched some anatomy from ninja nerd….he explains the physiology and anatomy of cranil nerves the got

[proud sable]

anyone in here that is familiar with neurologie and neurofeedback???

im pretty interested in this topic and im down to learn more about it, but im stuck on finding new helpful stuff about it

[rocky kiln]

anyone has any tips on how to study more chapters/material in a day?

[slender moon]

40 year old male presented to ED with seizures On history he had a RTA before a week which resulted in injury to his head , his Son adds on a history that he has been frequently urinating for past 2 days , on laboratory analysis his serum sodium was 130 mEq/L , urine sodium was 32 mmol/L what will be your probable diagnosis

[long scarab]

I suggest that you start with histology, the chapter which talks about neural tissue

[frigid pendant]

Choose your favorite medical specialty (you can choose more than one)
1️⃣ Allergology
2️⃣ Anesthesiology
3️⃣ Clinical biochemistry
4️⃣ Cardiology
5️⃣ Angiology and vascular surgery
6️⃣ Dermatology
7️⃣ Diagnostic and interventional radiology
8️⃣ Emergency med
9️⃣ Endocrinology
0️⃣ Family med
🇦 Forensic and legal med
🇧 Gastroenterology
🇨 General practice
🇩 General surgery
🇪 Geriatrics
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🇬 Immunology
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[outer turret]

Fortniteology

[patent sable]

i have a small question, do any of you know any good introductory videos/webinars (or textbooks) that give a good introduction to the different principles of radiographic anatomy? (ie things such as positioning and it's effects, how you can estimate whether or not something is closer or more distant from you in the image (even though there is ofc superposition, but to some degree you can distinguish this)). I don't have a textbook recommended by my vet school, neither does my professor give any introductory principles etc. Would be of great help if you knew a good introduction! (both human and vet textbooks would be of great help, just anything with a proper beginnerlevel explanation for these principles). Thanks in advance ppl :))

[main turtle]

Hi im a med student studying for cbse and usmle step 1. Im from Washington DC. Please reach me out personally if you are also looking for a study buddy to prep for step 1. We will studying together, solving uworld questions and also solving nbme forms. Thanks

[indigo turtle]

what does the word (Jacksonian ) mean in the phrase Jacksonian fits

[proud sable]

anyone studies dentistry?

[iron socket]

I believe they are called Jacksonian seizures due to the neurologist (Jackson) that discovered them - "Jacksonian" does not mean anything

[long scarab]

What is a jacksonian seizure?

[mystic jacinth]

not sure if that's what you're looking for but bedside ultrasound level 1 by steinmetz is a good intro textbook. there's 1 or 2 chapters on the basics and the rest goes into some key diagnostic findings

[patent sable]

thanksss!!!! anything to help me out is perfect hahahaha, have a lovely day :))

[iron socket]

focal seizure where it starts in one place e.g. hands then spreads to another place e.g. arms/shoulder/face.

Does anyone know of a website for general medical definitions, something like APA dictionary of Psychology but for everything in medicine?

[long scarab]

I use Google

[iron socket]

i would use google but usually the definitions aren't medical definitions if that makes sense

[long scarab]

I'm actually having problems with understand what a real seizure looks like in a patient, if you could send me a video about that condition I will be so grateful

[long scarab]

I see your point, Google definitions are not strictly medically linked

[gaunt otter]

is it true that
mendel laws are the same as statistique laws

[proud sable]

Hello, is there anyone here from Germany or Switzerland?? I want to ask him (or her) about the average salaries of the specialized doctors there. Tnx

[valid sparrow]

Switzerland will likely be high since it's an expensive place to live

[daring lion]

anyone got any good oats meal idea for breakfast? i got next to no clue about how to make it, i got bananas, almonds, and some other dry fruits

[vivid stag]

i use quaker oats rolled oats to make overnight oats. 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup soy milk bc im lactose intolerant, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, and add whatever kind of fruits you like

throw them all in a mason jar or something and refrigerate overnight

if you need more taste you can add honey or cinnamon too

[indigo turtle]

Can i send here pdfs that are over 100 mbs?

[indigo turtle]

@shut atlas

[nova pewter]

Any first years on neuro block right now? 🧠

[sharp hemlock]

I got a app that can help you understand it better

[sharp hemlock]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.the3d4medical.EssentialAnatomy

It optimal for learning it.

[sharp hemlock]

Have you tried pubmed? It should have a good definition.

[iron socket]

i have not i'll give that a go, thank you!

[strange copper]

Does anyone have pdf of linda s constanza 7th edition?

[proud sable]

Which?
The main one or brs review?

[strange copper]

Main one

[indigo turtle]

Brs physiology

[indigo turtle]

That one …i sent it to afriend earlier too lmao

[proud sable]

Does noone read guyton nomore?

The main costanzo book is pretty great if you want to understand the deep concepts
It's like a narrative
Super engaging
But if for exams then your priorities could be different

Prolly ask ur seniors
Go through previous years
Focus on main topics

Ninja nerd if going for videos to understand topics

Brs is also great
But again it's a review and not to understand the topics
It's more profitable if you have a second reading before solely relying on brs to revise and actively recall stuff

Just pick specific topics
And make do with them
Like for cardiovascular
Cardiac cycle atrial BP EKG cardiac output etc are more important relative to others and would have more questions from the topic

Start with them instead of starting at the very beginning with introduction

[timber palm]

microbio, neurology, pedia, intensive care, geriatrics, psychWOW 😭 i cant with this, i realised most of these r my weakness

[spice cave]

with the given clinical features, I'd lean towards Cerebral salt wasting syndrome

[daring lion]

should i do some exercise to gain some energy? fever since a week left me dismantled

[warm mortar]

Which of the following does not cause mania

1. Phenelzine
2. Amitryptilline
3. Fluoxetine/Paroxetine
4. Lack of Sleep -
5. Sodium Valproate ?

[placid vapor]

Which animal has a higher chance of survival when injured, between an animal with an open circulatory system and an animal with a closed circulatory system, and why?

[proud sable]

I would go with 5 ( sodium valproate) because it is used to treat bipolar

[icy scarab]

Animal with closed circulatory system

So you can say that open circulatory system have a more limited ability to control blood flow and may not be able to deliver oxygen and nutrients to injured areas as efficiently. In contrast to the closed circulatory systems where blood flows through a network of vessels.

[icy scarab]

Amitryptilline

(extract from google) Amitriptyline is from a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants. They are thought to work by increasing a chemical called serotonin in your brain. This can improve your mood. This can also change the way that your nerves receive pain signals so pain goes away.

[icy scarab]

Definitely. Regular physical exercise is healthy and helps to increase energy levels

[warm mortar]

Same

A 32 year old man has chronic paranoid schizophrenia and a history of mild taldive dyskinesia. His psychiatrist recently switched his redication to olanzapine taken at bedtime. The patient smokes approximately a pack of cigarettes es daily. weighs 70kg (154 lb) at height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), and does not drink alcohol. Which of the following would be tbe most common adverse side effect of olanzapine in this patient?

1. Gasirointestinal complications
2. Orthostatic hypotension
3. Sedation
4. Tardive diskinesia
5. Weight gain?

[proud sable]

Olanzapine = Obesity both have O , so weight gain is the choice, also clOzapine =Obesity

[urban plover]

good evening guys, do you know if initiator cells have the same appearance as normal cells? (I'm working on cancer for school 11th grade)

[mystic jacinth]

"initiator cells" is not a conventional name, do you mean cancer cells? if so, they do look different from normal cells. larger and denser nuclei, odd shapes, high mitotic rate etc. but the specifics can vary between different cancers

[vivid nova]

Hello everyone

I was studying anatomy and sth is confusing me, I'd appreciate it if you help me with this issue which is I don't get what the difference between tectorial membrane and posterior longitudinal ligament is

Because they seem to belong to the same structure to me

[mystic jacinth]

1. not sure exactly but i'd wager there is always a pool of charged tRNAs in the cell! remember that your cells are constantly making a bunch of proteins from different mRNA molecules.
2. it's not that the mRNA codons attract the right tRNA molecule per se. a tRNA will only bind the mRNA if its anticodon matches the codon, so only the correct tRNA can be recruited.

[novel gull]

so the posterior longitudinal ligament lines the posterior surface of the vertebral bodies, and it extends the length of the vertebral column, but where the ligament extends from CII to the base of the skull, its called the tectorial membrane. so the two structures are continuous, but they are just given different names based on the region

[vivid nova]

Awesome Thanks a lot ❤️

[proud sable]

any dental student here?/

[flint umbra]

i saw a post on instagram. a cardiologist said that cholesterol doesnt cause atherosclerosis. should i forget everything i know :DDD what do you think?

also she didnt give cholesterol pills to any of her patients

[long scarab]

Our pharmacology doctor told us the same, she insisted that it's not only cholesterol that causes atherosclerosis but also other causes

[sharp hemlock]

Anyone know any medic sights that are useful?
I am just studying medical topics for the fun of it.

[tame dagger]

medscape

[cyan aspen]

Any vets here ?

[novel gull]

nope. erythema is a general term used to describe a clinical feature. it is superficial redness of the skin, secondary to the dilation of capillaries. so you can say that a patient has erythema but that term itself is not a diagnosis/condition. with scalded skin syndrome (and most skin and soft tissue infections), you would expect the patient to have erythema

[proud sable]

Guys, is the second statement correct?

[next kindle]

I need help identifying the type of study design in an article

[foggy cedar]

Butyric acid contains only C , H and O. A 4.24mg sample of butyric acid is completely burned. It gives 8.45mg of carbon dioxide(CO2)

The molecular mass of butyric acid was determined by experiment to be 88. What is the molecular formula ?

[proud sable]

yeah thats what im confused about, bc it diappears after blastocyst reaches the uterine lining and the statement is about embryo

[tame dagger]

I get what you're saying, but I think it's the same thing in this sentence, cuz if it's an embryo it's already in the uterus

[proud sable]

Oh, ok

Thanks!

[ebon grotto]

This is going sound stupid. I want to learn more about medicine, I love the diagnoses and learning about different conditions. Should I start by studying a biology textbook in order to really understand so I can get good fundamentals?

[long scarab]

I think you should as well consider studying anatomy and microbiology, since they as well have a major impact on understanding diagnosis

[ebon grotto]

@long scarab thxs, appreciate it

[round garden]

@proud sable statement A - is correct,
Statement B - is incorrect, explanation: zona pellucida gets digested after coming in contact with sperm in ampulla region(not sure if it was ampulla or isthmus).

Hope that helps!🙂

[indigo turtle]

well first of all u cant just go defy ur own teachings that u learnt through books with an instagram post...and second yes atheroscelerosis is like hypertension...it is there it happens and we dont know how but we know that certain stuff helps it make some ppl more prone than others to have...cholesterol is one of them ...so yes cholesterol doesnt cause per se but it is called a risk factor

[flint umbra]

i didnt just go defy my own teachings that i learned through books with an instagram post 😄 the doctor who said this is a wellknown person. thats why I was wondering your opinion

[indigo turtle]

I am not saying u did man i am just telling u we cant change our opinions depending on instagram cuz u never know who actually losted that or if the dr actually said that ….i am trying to be objective here no judging buddy

[gray lake]

i actually see 9 haploids too

[strange copper]

Hows it
Can u review it ??

[prime jacinth]

can anyone give any advice for learning TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)?

[eternal sigil]

dude u should leave me alone

med student have good memory

i remember u

[ashen wasp]

hi? does anyone have atlas picture of transverse temporal gyrus?

it's not same as the superior, middle or inferior temporal gyrus, right?

[sinful cairn]

can someone explain why varicose vein occurs?

[long scarab]

Yeah, varicose veins occurs due to heart failure, that results in decreasing the venous circulation, so the pressure in veins increase, blood may also clot in them, finally the become distended

[sinful cairn]

@long scarab can you plz also explain why prolonged standing may cause varicose vein thanks.

[long scarab]

Because when you stand without movement the blood collect in deep veins, mainly the leg veins, which again increase the venous pressure there

[sinful cairn]

@long scarab thanks again

[long scarab]

Ur welcome

[proud sable]

Does anyone use anking here?
I'm a bit stranded,could use some help

[long scarab]

I don't know about difference in the conducting of AP between animals, but myelinated fibers are way too fast than unmyelinated ones

[iron socket]

it surely depends if they are the same neuron diameter?

if same size, myelinated cat axons would be faster

if they are not the same size, no idea cause larger diameter neurons conduct faster than smaller diameter neurons

i guess myelin sheaths have a more of an effect than diameter but still a very confusing q

[long scarab]

Based on the table u sent Myelinated cats axons transmits faster

Ur welcome, thank God we don't study this 😁

[quartz oriole]

Ankle Fracture

[viral talon]

I have one of those

[long scarab]

I made some researches, and I found that in order to reabsorb sodium, potassium must be excreted

[sinful cairn]

can some suggest me the basic book for radiology? Better if that includes as many cases as possible

[manic dove]

Anyone wanna practice OSCE history taking with me??

[mellow inlet]

guys i wanted to ask a health related question, may i?

[viral talon]

Absolutely not are you out of ur fucking mind dude?

[foggy cedar]

What is the meaning of real existence

[mystic jacinth]

This question is a bit ridiculous honestly, is it taken from a textbook? But I guess they mean which taxon is defined by actual, materialistic reality. A species is defined as a group of animals that can produce viable offspring together. You can directly observe this in nature. Whereas phylum, class, and genus are defined by theoretical relations in terms of anatomy/evolution/physiology, as conceptualized by scientists.

[proud sable]

... the are inmune cells in all tissues and in the blood, there are also the portal system which cleans vein content in the liver and the renal system which excretes the rest of the metabolites; in addition the digestive system and the lipogenesis could contribute to this

yes

yes**

[long scarab]

Good question. I think the answer is simple, the blood in veins is detoxified when it passes through the liver by the portal vein, then it passes through the systemic arterial blood, only then it is filtrated by the kidneys

[long scarab]

On a second though, kidneys cannot directly filtrate veins since there is no pressure in veins, and you know that pressure is important parameter for filtration in glomeruli

I really don't know I just gave you my sincere point of view

[proud sable]

Does anyone have pharmacology books?

[main turtle]

can someone please explain this to me- what does it mean when a bacteria is drug resistant vs drug sensitive- ex( strep pyogenes is bacitracin sensitive)

[novel gull]

if a bacteria is drug resistant it means it has resistance and can grow/proliferate in the presence of the antibiotic.

if it is sensitive (similar to susceptible) it means it cannot grow/has minimal growth in the presence of the antibiotic so it essentially means the antibiotic is effective against it

in some cases, (e.g Mycobacterium tuberculosis) drug resistance and drug sensitivity testing is performed before antibiotic treatment is started to ensure the causative agent is sensitive to the antibiotics and not resistant to them

[main turtle]

got it, thanks!

[strange copper]

Does anyone have anki decks?

[cunning trellis]

Any1 here preparing for neet pg ?? Dms open

[bright ice]

Hi, anyone here studying MBBS from a private/deemed university in INDIA? i'd love to hear about your college experience so far.
As i am going to join a college this year too

it will really help me in picking a college. Please DM 🙂

[gusty fable]

guys, can someone explain me what does an hypokaliemia does for the excitablity of the cells ?

apparently it adds more extiblity to cells

but I don't understand how

[ivory arrow]

Hi, I am a student who would like to study medicine. And for that I have to pass an entrance exam in my country. Those who have been in the same situation as me, do you have any advice for me to pass the exam?

[novel gull]

From what I've read, it depends on whether you're talking about pacemaker cells in the heart or neurones/muscle

In neurones/muscles: Hypokalemia alters the resting membrane potential such that it is more negative, making the cell harder to excite. it causes hyperpolarisation. Normal value of intracellular concentration of K+ is approx. 148 mEq/L and that of extracellular concentration of K+ is approx. 3.5 - 5 mEq/L.

If there is hypokalemia, the extracellular concentration drops to a lower value (less than 3.5) which means there is a STEEPER concentration gradient because the values are further apart, meaning that K+ has a greater tendency to diffuse out of the cell and that results in a more negative intracellular environment since you are losing some K+ which is a positive ion, leading to hyperpolarisation and this makes the cell harder to excite.

In pacemaker cells: the HCN channels (pacemaker channels) that contribute to spontaneous depolarisation are activated by less K+ diffusing out of the cell from the previous action potential and this results in a continuous cycle of depolarisation. If you have hypokalemia here, it means that the steeper gradient results in less K+ diffusing out which activates HCN channels to a greater degree, increasing Na+ and Ca2+ influx and increasing heart rate, and it can cause hyperexcitability of the pacemaker cells leading to arrhythmias

[sinful cairn]

hey can someone help me with this question

why is visceral peritoneum considered insensitive to pain when the viscera can localize it's pain through sympathetic innervation?

[gusty fable]

ty for your help, you're amazing !!

[cobalt sable]

is 179 100 Leukocytes /ml in a urine test something to worry about ?

[soft crane]

Hello I have a question regarding microbio, what is the difference between archea, bacteria in simple terms?

[ivory arrow]

There is many things to tell about archaebacteria and bacteria. The first big difference I remenber (as a biologist student) is where they live, archea live in extreme places like volcano, salt lake, etc... and the second bigest difference is that currently there is no evidence that archaebacteria can harm us instead of regular bacteria who can be helpful or harmful to us. I hope it helps you even if it is not an medical explanation .

[soft crane]

Thankyou your good, I was only looking for a general explanation just to start off my lecture notes so your fine 👍

[arctic elk]

Hello

Does anyone have any books i can read to learn biology?

[foggy cedar]

In heterosporous life cycle of pteridophytes, If the female gametophyte gets retained in the sporophyte(cone), then how does the anterozoids enter the macrosporangia to meet female gamete for fertilisation to take place?

[wintry idol]

What's the best source for learning clinical micro??

[leaden cradle]

water

[foggy cedar]

Is there any pore in macrosporangia? Or opening?

[leaden cradle]

yeah theres a pore that allows the entry of antherozoids

[foggy cedar]

Thanku

[leaden cradle]

yw

[astral ruin]

Hey guys, I am doing a survey for my final thesis, I am writing about eye-care infront of computer screens. Do you mind helping me out? Every single one of you helps me sooo much !! thanks a lot ❤️
https://forms.gle/zLJpkuYcE4L28GPr5

[lyric whale]

hey samia

the thesis you are working on is really great

[proud sable]

hello guys

i needed to ask if anyone knew any free anatomy apps for iOS?

[astral ruin]

thanks a lot!! I'm doing my best 😄

[long scarab]

The half life of caffeine is about 6 hours so don't take coffee at least 6 hours before bedtime

[long scarab]

Try using black tea

[foggy cedar]

What is the weightage of biomolecules chap for neet in biology?

[proud sable]

can someone please suggest me a website from where i can practice physiology, ana, biochem mcqs/bcqs

[ocean crypt]

Chatgpt

[shell dust]

i am medical emergency

[near moon]

hi medical emergency

[rancid fulcrum]

hello

is anyone active here?

anyone took ophthalmology yet?

[main rock]

Is this channel alive?

[cloud sleet]

hey

anyone studying neuroscience?

[mellow inlet]

<@&942391219206647828>

[mellow inlet]

2-3 questions u can expect
it is in chemistry too so it can help u with both subjects

[proud sable]

Thanks

[stuck sparrow]

hello

is anyone doing med in belgium and willing to help out 🙂

[gusty fable]

Yes

Tell me

[cunning aspen]

Helloo

Is anyone up rn? I kinda need an urgent help

[nimble sinew]

Need a study partner(medical student)

Subjects - path pharm micro

[jagged obsidian]

well, i aim to be one in a year haha

[nimble sinew]

All the best 💝

[native ginkgo]

You can ask in #study-buddies which usually works

[nimble sinew]

Yeah biodigital is great

[native basin]

Everyone be advised please try to ignore this it is a scam as you will click it it will take on your person information be aware of your surroundings please confirm before clicking on the link. I'm just a random who came by to know that this is a scam, just spreading the word around.

[mellow inlet]

my friend got bitten by a vaccinated dog

can i ask for advice here?

[novel gull]

(1) you should apply pressure to the wound immediately using a clean towel/cloth and try to stop bleeding as much as possible.
(2) afterwards, rinse the wound with a bit of soap and warm water and do that for a few minutes
(3) when its dried, apply some antibacterial cream/ointment (e.g betadine)
(4) wrap it up with a sterile bandage

ask your friend to go and see a healthcare provider. they will be able to give more comprehensive treatment, specially about some of the complications (e.g if a tendon has been damaged) and also treating infection which can be very dangerous

[mellow inlet]

thanks a lot, may god bless your beautiful soul ❤️

[mellow inlet]

<@&942391219206647828>

[uneven pelican]

I need a partner for Micro hmu

[proud sable]

Anyone prepping for the MCAT?

[modern scarab]

Anyone preparing for next along with studies

[vital bolt]

<@&942391219206647828>

[tacit herald]

Mext?

[jagged obsidian]

how yall convince yourself to start a long session? im studying to go to med school

[bitter echo]

Hi is anybody studying at Riga stradins University

[indigo turtle]

GUys I am having trouble studying nephrology Internal Medicine so if someone has studied that in details plz dm cuz i have alot of complex questions...ty

[worn gate]

just sit down open the book and study and don't get up

[nova geyser]

hmm insead of looking at all the studying and review u have to do as one big task, break it down into smaller task, one at a time, for exp, u could be like "ok this session will be for 2 hour n during it, i will focus on reading a chapter and taking notes and reviewin material" or "i will spend 1 hour wokring on some practice questions and answering them". breaking up ur studying into smaller chnks can help to make it feel less overwhelming

[brazen wagon]

Once you start studying and get into a state of flow, time doesn't matter. You will automatically end up studying for long hours. So I suggest to you that instead of having fixed study hours, decide on the topics to cover in a day. Start small, try doing 3-4 topics each day, slowly increase your limit. As long as you enjoy the process you will be able to study for long hours. You can make it more interesting by solving problems after studying a particular topic and then rewarding yourself accordingly. It will make it more challenging and fun.

[proud sable]

I need help regarding pathology
Topic - Neoplasia ( RB gene and Oncogenes and proteins)
Book - Robbins and cotran
Kindly DM if any one is willing to help
Thank you

[tacit herald]

Dayumm was a medico in high school but i have no idea

[low badge]

can anybody sive some advice on long term memorization.....sometimes I just can't memorize stuff, but I can grasp concepts and solve qs, and have pretty good reasoning skills.....like I excel at phy and math but struggle in memorizing biology for long term....help anybody? 🥲

[long scarab]

You want something to stick you have to review it from time to time, and use it to solve problems. And most importantly you can memorize anything that you don't understand, therefore read, understand, study, repeat it, use the information you learnt (active recall)

You can't*

[proud sable]

Anyone prepping for usmle step 2 ck hmu please

[low badge]

thanks brother 🤍

[smoky frost]

do any of you really use anki?

[onyx harbor]

what help do ya need

[cunning trellis]

Ayo how's this stage 3 not 2 which staging we using for this 1

[long scarab]

What app are you using?

[cunning trellis]

EMedicoz ,