Mnemonic for osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that results in fragile bones. There are a number of mnemonics that can be used…
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Mid Parental Height Formula
A mid-parental height calculator is a tool that can be used to predict the future height of a child. To predict the…
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The Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) Calculator
Enter fasting plasma glucose level in mg/dL and fasting insulin level in mIU/L to estimate the HOMA-IR score. Interpretation of the HOMA…
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Glucose to A1C Conversion Calculator
A1C Conversion Calculator Glucose A1C Conversion Calculator Note: Enter one of the four values. The others will be calculated. A1C (DCCT), %…
Read articleFractional Excretion of Calcium (FeCa) Calculator
Fractional Excretion of Calcium (FECa) Calculator Fractional Excretion of Calcium (FECa) Calculator Urine Calcium mg/dLmmol/L Serum Calcium mg/dLmmol/L Urine Creatinine mg/dLmmol/L Serum…
Read articleHormones that Bind to Plasma Proteins
There are four main types of binding proteins in the blood: albumin, globulin, fibrinogen, and lipoproteins. Each type of protein has a…
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Ferriman Gallwey score
The Ferriman Gallwey score is a numerical scoring assessment used to evaluate the severity of hirsutism in women. The score ranges from…
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Mechanism of Action of Growth Hormone
The mechanism of action of growth hormone and its clinical application in the management of adult growth hormone deficiency will be reviewed.…
Read articleMechanism of Action of Temozolamide
The mechanism of action of temozolomide and its clinical application in the management of prolactinomas will be reviewed. Physiology Cellular protective mechanisms from…
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Hypothyroidism Mnemonic
There are various causes of hypothyroidism, but the most common one is an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This condition occurs when…
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