Category: Medical education

• Headaches

  Headaches are classifieds as: A. Primary and these generally are considered benign and they include: 1. Migraine Headaches 2. Tension Headaches 3. Cluster Headaches B. Secondary and these include more serious headaches. These are headaches that occur in patients with: 1. New onset of headaches 2. Recent head injury 3. Immunocompromised status 4. Worsening of existing…

  August 1, 2015

  · Headache, Medical education, Medical school, Medicine, Neurology, Online courses

• Hypertension

  1. In those above age 60, Get the blood pressure below 150 sytolic and 90 diastolic. 2. In those below age 60, diabetics, and those with kidney disease, get the blood pressure below 140 sytolic and 90 diastolic. 3. In blacks including those with diabetes, Start with thiazide diuretic or calcium channel blocker (amlodipine). 4.…

  July 25, 2015

  · Cardiac, Cardiology, HTN, Hypertension, Medical education, Nephrology, REnal Failure, Stroke, Uncategorized, Urinalysis

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

  Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is recommended as it is the 13th most common cause of death in the United States. Screening is done by the use of ultrasound which is non-invasive. The most important issues based on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations here are: 1. Patients between the ages of 65 to…

  July 25, 2015

  · Cardiology, Medical education, Medicine, Online courses, Radiology, Rheumatology, Surgery, Ultrasound, Vascular Surgery

• Disclaimer

  USE OF Teachmemedicine.org SITE IS CONDITIONED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE GUIDELINES AND DISCLAIMERS OUTLINED BELOW. PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER BEFORE YOU PROCEED. The medical information provided on Teachmemedicine.org are written for medical students only. The information provided is to make them more knowledgeable about particular medical conditions, medical tests, and medications. Every patient and every medical…

  July 5, 2015

  · Medical education, Medical school, Medicine