Introduction Epidemiology Signs and Symptoms of GAS Infection: Image credit: NHS.uk https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/ Signs and Symptoms of iGAS: Important Points for your History: On examination: Investigations: Management of GAS: Safety net advice to give to parents: Why has there been an outbreak of GAS? The only
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The Multiple Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam increasingly being used by many different specialties as part of core training applications. For all specialties, the MSRA score will contribute to or be the sole consideration for shortlisting candidates for limited interview slots for
Cortisol is the body’s natural steroid (glucocorticoid) which helps maintain blood pressure, blood glucose, sodium balance and suppress inflammation. It is a critical hormone which if not replaced when needed could result in life-threatening adrenal crisis. In this article, we discuss diagnosis, emergency management and discuss steroid-induced adrenal suppression.
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Introduction The history of presentation will usually be a few days of cough / coryza and reduced feeding with some increased work of breathing. There may or may not be fever. History Babies are obligate nasal breathers so when they are congested they find it
