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  1. Glucocorticoid Equivalence Calculator | MEDiscuss CDSS
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    Calculate equivalent doses between systemic corticosteroids, and flags where the mineralocorticoid cover or the half-life will not match.

    Clinical decision support 1,986 words
  2. Individualised HbA1c Target | MEDiscuss CDSS
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    Sets an individualised HbA1c target from the type of diabetes, age, duration, treatment, hypoglycaemia risk, health status, comorbidity and complications, explains why, draws it against the normal range, and prints the NICE, ACP, KDIGO and Indian figures where they differ.

    Clinical decision support 4,417 words
  3. Light's Criteria for Pleural Fluid | MEDiscuss CDSS
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    Applies Light's criteria to the pleural fluid report to separate an exudate from a transudate, with the serum-pleural albumin gradient alongside.

    Clinical decision support 2,185 words
  4. Needlestick and Occupational PEP | MEDiscuss CDSS
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    One pathway for a needlestick or other occupational exposure, covering HIV, HBV and HCV prophylaxis together. Follows NACO and CDC guidance.

    Clinical decision support 2,282 words
  5. Night Owls & Heart Risk: A Physician's Guide
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    Do night owls face higher heart attack risks? Discover how 'Social Jetlag' impacts your health and learn 4 steps to align your sleep cycle safely. Read now.

    Site Lifestyle & Wellness 1,280 words
  6. Organophosphorus (OP) Poisoning Pathway | MEDiscuss CDSS
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    The Peradeniya score, atropine titrated to effect, and a renally adjusted oxime for organophosphorus poisoning.

    Clinical decision support 2,401 words
  7. Palm Oil as a Cooking Oil
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    Palm oil, extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree, stands as a predominant cooking oil globally. This article delves into its nutritional properties, health impacts, environmental effects, practicality in cooking, and implications of reduced production.

    Site Healthy Kitchen 470 words
  8. Pathogen-Directed Antimicrobial Guide | MEDiscuss CDSS
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    Directed therapy once the culture has named the organism, chosen by organism, body site and resistance phenotype together.

    Clinical decision support 3,065 words
  9. Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) Pathway | MEDiscuss CDSS
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    Classifies classic, nosocomial, neutropenic and HIV-associated PUO per Durack and Street, gates advanced imaging behind a complete first-stage workup, and directs further investigation from the clinical clues present.

    Clinical decision support 3,838 words
  10. Secrets of Farts: A Guide to the Science of Flatulence
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    Farts, also known as flatulence, are a natural and common bodily function. This article aims to demystify the science behind farting, shedding light on why it happens...

    Site Understanding Illness 509 words