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Case presentation A 67 year-old man with COPD is somnolent with shallow breathing. ABG: pH 7.25, PaCO₂ 60 mmHg, HCO₃⁻ 26 mEq/L. Arrow method For each ABG variable, imagine an arrow showing its direction from normal. pH 7.35-7.45: < 7.35 → ↓, > 7.45 → ↑. PaCO₂ 35-45 mmHg: > 45 → ↑, < 35 → ↓. HCO₃⁻ 22-26 […]
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Dear MedBrane community, Since our launch in November 2023, our mission has been to provide medical students with a comprehensive, engaging, and personalized learning experience. Thanks to your support, we’ve expanded significantly beyond our initial offering of anatomy content, adding new sections on physiology, pathology, and internal medicine. Today, we’re excited to share the next
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Uveitis in rheumatic diseases occurs due to a combination of autoimmune, genetic, and inflammatory mechanisms that disrupt the normal immune tolerance within the eye. Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea (the middle layer of the eye comprising the iris), ciliary body, and choroid. As a significant cause of visual impairment worldwide, uveitis demands attention,
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An invisible scourge is quietly wreaking havoc on doctors and medical staff alike, with Dr. Beck sharing, “I walked out of the hospital like a zombie…” Microsleeping, when a person falls asleep from exhaustion for a few seconds without being aware of it, is one of the most common causes of accidents among shift workers.
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Leukemias are unnecessarily complicated for medical students, so today we are here to help and simplify! Dive into the world of leukemia with MedBrane’s guide tailored for medical students! What is Leukemia? Leukemias are a group of hematological malignancies characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of leukocytes in bone marrow. It is classified into four
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening hematologic disorder. If untreated, its mortality is as high as 90%. In this article we highlight the most important concepts about the TTP. TTP is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and brain and kidney ischemia due to microvascular thrombosis. Pathophysiology of TTP The pathophysiology of
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Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by liver dysfunction, typically seen in patients with chronic liver disease or acute liver failure. Case Presentation A 55-year-old male presents to the emergency department with confusion, disorientation, and altered level of consciousness. His family reports a history of chronic liver disease secondary to alcohol abuse.
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Since its launch in November 2023, MedBrane has expanded significantly beyond our initial offering of anatomy content. We have added new sections on physiology, pathology, and internal medicine. There’s still much to do, so here’s an update on our progress. USMLE Question Styles Initially, our questions in anatomy and physiology were straightforward. However, based on
MedBrane: Quick Update Read More »
There’s a wealth of new features in the MedBrane app, and we’re excited to provide you with a quick update on these developments and demonstrate how you can leverage them. Although MedBrane has been available for a few months, we’re continuously enriching it with new medical content and features, in line with our roadmap. Given
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The base of the skull, a complex and intricate area, has an important role in the anatomy of the head and neck area. Serving as a bridge between the brain and the rest of the body, it not only provides support for the brain but also houses numerous anatomical structures. Let’s explore the bones constituting
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