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  • Epomedicine https://epomedicine.com/

    In this era of information overload, Epomedicine delivers you concise (to the point) and reliable knowledge. The vast horizon of medicine is well known and the complexity of information makes learning a chore. In the November of 2013, few doctors sat down and conceptualized a globally accessible free web portal that would perform the magic of transforming intricate things to simple one with the help of mnemonics, flowcharts, tables and bullets.

LATEST ARTICLES ( 33 )

  • Meniscal Tears on MRI

    Meniscal tears are best seen on T1-weighted, gradient-echo and proton-density images. The menisci are low intensity on all sequences. Read more

    Posted on 24 April 2025

  • Antibiofilm Antibiotics

    Biofilms are immobile microbial communities which colonize and grow on surfaces of medical implants such as sutures, catheters and implants, by self-produced... Read more

    Posted on 22 April 2025

  • Rifampicin : Mnemonic

    Synonym: Rifampin Mnemonic: RIFAMPIN R: RNA polymerase inhibition I: Induces CYP450 F: Flu-like symptoms, Fluid (sweat, urine, tears, saliva) discoloration A:... Read more

    Posted on 21 April 2025

  • Heel Pad Syndrome Vs Plantar Fasciitis

    Heel pad syndrome and plantar fasciitis both cause heel pain, but they affect different areas and have distinct characteristics. Read more

    Posted on 18 April 2025

  • Basilar Thumb Or 1st CMCJ Osteoarthritis

    Tips to remember this classification include: Eaton Stage Joint Subluxation Osteophyte Surgery I 1st CMCJ widened <1/3 No Volar Ligament Reconstruction II... Read more

    Posted on 17 April 2025

  • Spinal Tumors Localization : Mnemonics

    Intradural Intramedullary Spinal Tumors Mnemonic: I HEAL Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors Mnemonic: MNM Extradural Spinal Tumors Lesions outside the... Read more

    Posted on 09 April 2025

  • Ulnar Styloid Impaction Syndrome

    Definition: Impaction of triquetrum against the ulnar styloid causing chondromalacia, synovitis and ulnar-sided wrist pain Pathology: Etiology: Clinical... Read more

    Posted on 08 April 2025

  • Colorectal Carcinoma – Duke Staging and Management

    Colorectal Carcinoma Duke Staging Management

    TNM stage Duke’s stage Description 5 yr survival Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy 0 – Tis, N0, M0 Limited to mucosa >95% Local excision/polypectomy →... Read more

    Posted on 07 July 2024

  • Refeeding Syndrome : Mnemonics

    Refeeding Syndrome Mnemonics

    Risk factors Mnemonic: ABCD Pathophysiology Mnemonic: PPM Malnourished (depleted intracellular Phosphate, Potassium, Magnesium) → Refeeding → Increased glucose... Read more

    Posted on 01 July 2024

  • Venous Drainage of Heart : Mnemonic

    Mnemonic: CAT 1. Coronary sinus (50%): Drains blood from left side of heart → Thebesian valve → Right Atrium 2. Anterior cardiac veins (20%): Drain… Read more

    Posted on 12 June 2023

  • Charcot Arthropathy : Mnemonics

    Causes of Charcot Arthropathy Mnemonic: 10 S 3 Theories of Charcot Arthropathy a. Neuro-traumatic: Damage to sensory feedback → Repeated microtrauma → Release o... Read more

    Posted on 23 February 2023

  • Surgical Sutures – Basics

    Monofilament Polyfilament Absorbable Caprosyn (Polyglytone 621)Monocryl (Polyglecaprone 25)Biosyn (Polyglecaprone CV-23)Maxon (Polytrimethylate carbon)PDS... Read more

    Posted on 17 September 2020

  • Surgical Sutures – Basics

    Monofilament Polyfilament Absorbable Caprosyn (Polyglytone 621)Monocryl (Polyglecaprone 25)Biosyn (Polyglecaprone CV-23)Maxon (Polytrimethylate carbon)PDS... Read more

    Posted on 17 September 2020