Pointing Sign in Appendicitis and other Physical Signs
Apr 29, 2020 · Rovsing’s signs In this sign of appendicitis, deep palpation of the left iliac fossa causes pain in the right iliac fossa. Psoas sign Also known as the Ilio-psoas sign. Passive …
Case Report: Psoas Abscess -- Unusual Etiology of Groin Pain
Jul 25, 2005 · Suppurative psoas abscess is an unusual lesion that is unfamiliar to many orthopaedic specialists, which can make an accurate and timely diagnosis problematic.
Abnormal findings and Interpretation of Plain Abdominal X Ray films
Apr 29, 2020 · Abnormal Features seen in Plain X-Ray of the Abdomen This will explain and analyze the abnormal conditions that can be diagnosed with Plain X-Ray of the Abdomen. The …
Interpretation of Normal Plain X-Ray of Abdomen and Indications
Apr 29, 2020 · Types of Plain Abdominal X ray Supine Abdominal film Erect abdomen Erect CXR Left Lateral Decubitus Supine decubitus Lateral abdomen The routine X-ray projection is the …
Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Early Lipid Screening Key
Dec 10, 2025 · Only about 10% of individuals are aware they have it, and childhood lipid screening is not common.
Geriatric Assessment: Abdominal and Rectal Examination
Aug 2, 2012 · Check the psoas sign, which indicates irritation to the iliopsoas group of hip flexors in the abdomen and consequently indicates that the inflamed appendix is retrocecal in …
‘Tis the Season to Help People Avoid Holiday Heart Syndrome
Dec 18, 2025 · Holiday Heart Syndrome is a term coined by researchers to describe the regular increase in AF cases in December and January.
Doctors Call Health System’s Bluff on Noncompete Agreements
Dec 17, 2025 · A multistate health system issued Minnesota physicians an ultimatum after a hospital merger: sign modified contracts or be fired. But the doctors say they are protected by …
Confronting Impostor Syndrome in Medicine - Medscape
Doctors face impostor syndrome at all stages of their careers, and learning to manage it can help safeguard well-being and clinical practice.
EULAR Updates Recommendations for Managing RA - Medscape
Jun 20, 2025 · EULAR now recommends moving directly to biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs if the initial methotrexate therapy fails.