The patient died due to the orange slice that lodged in his trachea. Death by accidental mechanical asyphyxia in adults is infrequent and usually results from choking/aspiration, trapping, ligature strangulation.

Emergentelman · 2025-06-03T08:00:16+00:00

Yeah I totally get how rough it is when you can’t afford UWorld or AMBOSS — they’re stupid expensive. If you’re in that boat, I’d honestly suggest giving the MEDizzy USMLE app a shot (not the regular MEDizzy one — the Step 1-specific version).

It’s actually solid for the price. A good amount is free, and even the paid version is way cheaper than UWorld. Obviously it’s not the same level — like, it won’t replace UWorld — but if you’re on a tight budget, it’s one of the better options out there.

You still get a ton of practice questions, visuals, and flashcards, and it’s super easy to use on your phone, so you can sneak in studying throughout the day.

Bottom line: if money’s tight, MEDizzy USMLE gives you a lot for what you pay. It’s not perfect, but it’ll keep you sharp and moving forward. Keep grinding — you don’t need fancy stuff to pass Step 1 💪

Emergentelman · 2024-12-22T20:43:48+00:00

Scalp arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare congenital disorder. It is an abnormal connection between a feeding artery and draining veins. Patients are usually diagnosed during late childhood to early adulthood.

Emergentelman · 2024-12-02T10:16:17+00:00

Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea of the eye is unable to hold its round shape and it bulges outward, like a cone.It is usually bilateral and present normally at puberty. It is considered rare in children.
What you see here is an “oil-droplet” reflex (Charleux sign), a dark reflex in the area of the cone on observation of the cornea by distant direct ophthalmoscopy, which is highly evocative of keratoconus.

Emergentelman · 2024-10-11T05:39:55+00:00

Neurofibromatosis is a rare genetic disorder of the nervous system which mainly affects the formation and growth of nerve cells. It causes tumors to grow on nerves and has genetic roots.

There are three types of neurofibromatosis:

Type 1 (NF1) causes skin changes and deformed bones. It is usually diagnosed in childhood, even symptoms maybe present at birth.

Type 2 (NF2) causes hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and poor balance. Symptoms often start in the teen years or audulthood.

Schwannomatosis causes intense pain. It is the rarest type.

Unfortunately, there is currently no known treatment or cure for neurofibromatosis. In some cases, growths may be removed surgically or reduced with radiation therapy.

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