Category: dermatology
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Skin-di-VISUALS: Bloom syndrome
Bloom syndrome is an autosomal recessive genodermatosis in which mutations in the RECQL2 or RECQL3 genes. What results is an issue with DNA helicase, which is responsible for unwinding DNA during replication. Sometimes this is worded as problems with “sister chromatid exchange.” Children with bloom syndrome have short stature, characteristic facial features (a “bird beak”…
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Skin-de-VISUALS: MD5A Dermatomyositis
MDA5 antibody-associated dermato-pulmonary syndrome is a subtype of dermatomyositis that is associated with rapid progression of interstitial lung disease and death. Visual keys:
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Skin-di-VISUALS: IgA Gammopathies
CORE exams hate her! Remember this IgA association with this one simple trick.
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Wavelength of UVA; of mares and roses
All of the following visual mnemonic relies on the Major Number System. Someday, I’ll dedicate a post to this, but for now, I’d advise review of Wikipedia and YouTube for a helpful introduction. Understanding this system is critical to understanding the association between numbers and their symbols. Now on to the players for these scenes:…
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Desmoglein 1 associations; a penguin in the bush
Visual mnemonic to remember the associations of desmoglein 1 antibody in dermatologic disease.
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Hypochlorous Acid: The Surprising Truth Behind Selling Pool Water for Massive Profit
Put yourself in the following scenario: a new, all natural sweetener is out on the market. We need to give it a sexy name, so let’s call it “sucre dans l’eau” or something. People everywhere are raving about it. “Adding to a small amount completely changes the flavor profile of my dish!” “My cakes are…
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