Diagnosis
VINDICATE Mnemonic – The Universal Mnemonic for Differential Diagnosis
The VINDICATE Mnemonic for Differential Diagnosis by Michael Spinner As a third-year medical student on the wards, one of the most important skills to develop is learning how to generate a thorough differential diagnosis for a wide variety of clinical problems. The correct diagnosis is not always clear-cut, and it is thus essential to consider…
Read MoreMedical Students Guess Life-Threatening Newborn Condition in 60 Seconds
In a fast-paced clinical challenge, popular medical content creator Medschoolbro took to the postpartum floor with his latest case: diagnosing a newborn with a serious condition in under 60 seconds. With an audience of aspiring doctors hanging on every word, the pressure was on. “The baby looks a bit yellow.” The case began with a…
Read MoreDifferential Diagnoses: What Goes Through a Doctor’s Mind?
What is a Differential Diagnosis? Let’s get to it: Differential diagnosis (DDx) is a tool that every healthcare provider, including you one day, will use to narrow down what’s going on with a patient when there could be several possibilities. It’s like a detective game where you’re Sherlock, but instead of finding the culprit, you’re…
Read MoreCan you guess a disease in 60 seconds? What goes spinning through your head?
In a recent video by popular medical content creator Medschoolbro, students are challenged to diagnose a patient’s condition in just 60 seconds. The interactive format has quickly gained attention among medical students eager to sharpen their clinical reasoning skills under pressure. The video opens with a scenario: a 45-year-old woman presenting with episodes of dizziness…
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