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Pilocarpine in Emergency Glaucoma Treatment: Key Insights
Pilocarpine is a muscarinic agonist that helps in acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) by relieving intraocular pressure. Here’s how it works: Mechanism of Action in AACG…
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A 28-year-old male presents with sudden-onset chest pain and shortness of breath
Question: A 28-year-old male presents with sudden-onset chest pain and shortness of breath. He has no significant medical history. A chest X-ray is performed, which…
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Comparing USMLE and AMC multiple-choice question formats
This document presents a clinical scenario of a 55-year-old male with community-acquired pneumonia and pleural effusion. The recommended management involves initiating empiric antibiotic therapy. It…
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Understanding Left Bundle Branch Block in Heart Failure
A 68-year-old man with dyspnea and lightheadedness shows signs of heart failure and left bundle branch block (LBBB) on ECG. Given his symptoms and reduced…
Simon R. Downes 