Serotonin syndrome mnemonic
Serotonin syndrome is a condition that occurs when there is too much serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that acts…
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Hypoparathyroidism mnemonic
Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands are underactive and do not produce enough parathyroid hormone. This can lead to…
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Diabetes Drugs Mnemonics
There are many old and novel anti-diabetes medications due to our increasing understanding of the pathophysiologic basis of mainly type 2 diabetes…
Read articleMnemonic 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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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…
Read articleDrugs causing hyperprolactinemia mnemonic
Prolactin is a hormone that plays an important role in milk production and is typically only released during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However,…
Read articleMnemonic Cranial Nerves : Dirty Surprise
Hey medical students, here’s a fun and intuitive way to remember the 12 cranial nerves and their sensory or motor functions! We…
Read articleMnemonic for Metabolic Syndrome
There are several key features of the metabolic syndrome, which can be easily remembered using the mnemonic “WAIST” Clinical features of the…
Read articleA mnemonic for CAH
Adrenal enzyme deficiencies, specifically congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), and their corresponding effects are frequently tested in board exams (USMLE and ABIM). This…
Read articleMnemonic for Cushings Syndrome
A simple memory device/mnemonic to remember the clinical features of Cushing’s syndrome is MOON FACIES. Memory device for Cushings Menstrual disorders Osteopenia…
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