Urgent Bite 212 – The Cozen Phenomenon
We must be aware of the possibility of Cozen’s phenomenon in urgent care.
We must be aware of the possibility of Cozen’s phenomenon in urgent care.
Today we hear of a case of Chopart injury presenting through urgent care. Thanks to Dr Antionio Castro.
2 years ago we spoke with Dr Tamsin Lillie, a Fellow of the RNZCUC who runs a medical charity that helps fund African students through medical training. Last time we spoke she was calling in from Malawi, but a chance meeting in person prompted a quick catch-up about what has been going on over the last 2 years and her hopes for the charity moving forward.
Some common, non-psychotropic medications can have psychiatric side effects.
Hoffmann’s sign is a simple test that can help in diagnosing cervical myelopathy and upper motor neurone disease as part of a thorough history and examination.
Wellens’ Syndrome is an ECG finding indicative of critical LAD stenosis. Recognising this ECG change is vital.
We must counsel about the possibility of abnormal uterine bleeding starting, or worsening when commencing oral anticoagulation.
An interesting eponymous syndrome with a Kiwi connection.
In cases of ongoing post-prandial epigastric pain and sitophobia despite endoscopy work up and treatment perhaps we should remember to recall Dunbar Syndrome to our differential list.
Grover disease might present through your urgent care. While not a critical or life-threatening condition, recognising it so we can advise and support your patient is important. To help us consider differentials for various presenting complaints there is a useful website you can use.