MtMed's Factoid of the Day

[Arctic Char]

thought i'd start this up.

after wracking my brain trying to decode the acronym for the JC virus, i learned the following . . .

The JC virus (JCV) is a type of human polyomavirus (formerly known as papovavirus) and is genetically similar to BK virus and SV40. It was discovered in 1971 and named after the two initials of a patient with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). The virus causes PML and other diseases only in cases of immunodeficiency, as in AIDS, or immunosuppression, as in organ transplant patients. It is common in the general population, infecting 70-90 of humans in north america.


so, be it known that they are now called POLYOMAVIRUS's

if anyone thinks they may have hard time coming up with a good mnemonic for this one . . . just think of being infected by our lord and savior

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[Arctic Char]

folate and folic acid are also known as Vitamin B9

new to me . . . maybe not so useful, but kind of interesting

 

[IzzyMD09]

"Black men really dont have bigger penises than white men, it just looks that way in porn because their penises are telescoping"

my favorite professor

also Alaskans tend on average to be 93% gayer (lame type not homosexual type...gotta be PC) than non-alaskans

 

[Law2Doc]

if anyone thinks they may have hard time coming up with a good pneumonic for this one .

It's mnemonic -- there is no pneumo unless it relates to the lungs.

 

[Arctic Char]

yikes, you got me there Law2Doc . . . i should definitely have caught that. must be all these URI's i'm reading about . . .

and Izzy . . . well . . . Alaskan's may be "gayer" according to you . . . but even your favorite professor would have to concur that we definitely have the biggest pipelines . . .

 

[lord_jeebus]

My favorite random fact that could plausibly appear on Step I

Dilated cardiomyopathy in young Chinese patient: Selenium deficiency (Keshan disease)

 

[cdql]

thought i'd start this up.

after wracking my brain trying to decode the acronym for the JC virus, i learned the following . . .

The JC virus (JCV) is a type of human polyomavirus (formerly known as papovavirus) and is genetically similar to BK virus and SV40. It was discovered in 1971 and named after the two initials of a patient with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). The virus causes PML and other diseases only in cases of immunodeficiency, as in AIDS, or immunosuppression, as in organ transplant patients. It is common in the general population, infecting 70-90 of humans in north america.


so, be it known that they are now called POLYOMAVIRUS's

if anyone thinks they may have hard time coming up with a good mnemonic for this one . . . just think of being infected by our lord and savior

I remember our microbiology teacher showed a clip from a Scrubs episode starring Michael J. Fox talking about the JC virus and its ability to cause PML.

 

[Arctic Char]

It was Thomas Paine who, in 1776, described the beginnings of the Revolutionary War by saying "These are the times that try men's souls"

Coincidentally Paine was also a medical student at the time, and historians still debate whether in this famous quote he is referring to the battle for independence, or his frustrations in studying for Ye Ole Licensing Exam, Step 1.

 

[ertugrul]

It was Thomas Paine who, in 1776, described the beginnings of the Revolutionary War by saying "These are the times that try men's souls"

Coincidentally Paine was also a medical student at the time, and historians still debate whether in this famous quote he is referring to the battle for independence, or his frustrations in studying for Ye Ole Licensing Exam, Step 1.

 

[Rugby MD]

It was Thomas Paine who, in 1776, described the beginnings of the Revolutionary War by saying "These are the times that try men's souls"

Coincidentally Paine was also a medical student at the time, and historians still debate whether in this famous quote he is referring to the battle for independence, or his frustrations in studying for Ye Ole Licensing Exam, Step 1.

I believe it was "Ye Olde Licensing Exam"

 

[Arctic Char]

studying for the step, he didn't have time for the "d"

 

[Arctic Char]

In 1892, Pfeifer first described the skin condition now known as Weber-Christian disease, or idiopathic lobular panniculitis. In 1925, Weber further depicted the syndrome. In 1928, Christian emphasized the significance of fever as part of the syndrome.

Weber-Christian disease is a skin condition that features recurring inflammation in the fat layer of the skin. The involved areas of skin manifest as recurrent crops of erythematous, sometimes tender, edematous subcutaneous nodules. The lesions are symmetric in distribution, and the thighs and lower legs are affected most frequently. Malaise, fever, and arthralgias frequently occur. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weight loss, and hepatomegaly may also occur. Because its etiology is unknown, Weber-Christian disease is often referred to as idiopathic lobular panniculitis.

Moise L Levy, MD, Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine; Chief, Department of Dermatology, Texas Children's Hospital. "Weber-Christian Disease", E-Medicine

 

[exmike]

It's mnemonic -- there is no pneumo unless it relates to the lungs.

actually, pneumo refers to air - pneumoperitoneum, pneumocephalus, pneumaturia.. and so on.

 

[Arctic Char]

 

[Arctic Char]

fever patterns according to plasmodium species:

P. falciparum - daily
P. vivax - 48 hours
P. malariae - 72 hours

and according to my tanzanian classmate this is all you'll ever remember about malaria

 

[doctorp82]

actually, pneumo refers to air - pneumoperitoneum, pneumocephalus, pneumaturia.. and so on.

"Honestly, I didn't fart in the pool!"

But he was trying to urinate...

 

[IzzyMD09]

ANP inhibits ADH, Aldosterone, Renin, constricts the efferent arteriole, and donkey punches your mom

pizzle

 

[Pinkertinkle]

ANP inhibits ADH, Aldosterone, Renin, constricts the efferent arteriole, and donkey punches your mom

pizzle

Wonderful stuff there.

 

[IzzyMD09]

Wonderful stuff there.

its amazing what ANP does....one teeny tiny little hormone that gets very little credit or notoriety

 

[Arctic Char]

the following conditions have an increased prevalence amongst jews:

Bloom Syndrome
Canavan Disease
Crohn's Disease
Factor XI Deficiency
Familial Dysautonomia (Riley-Day syndrome)
Fanconi Anemia
Gaucher Disease
Mucolipidosis IV
Niemann-Pick Disease
Non-Classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
Tay-Sachs Disease
Torsion Dystonia

 

[IzzyMD09]

The following diseases have an increased incidence in random people who I dont even know who sleep with prostitutes who I also dont know without a condom

HIV
Syphillis
Gonorrhea
Herpes I
Herpes II
Hepatitis B
Chlamydia
Haemophilus Ducreyi
HPV
Molluscum Contagiosum (Pox)
Scabies
Pubic Lice (Phthirus Pubis) not PHILithrus Pubis like I always thought
Trichomonas
Calymmatobacterium granulomatis

and theres a bunch more if you are from alaska and like to toss salad (Polio, Hep A, E, and someother ones)

I win

izzy (memory like an elephant)

 

[gro2001]

Wow, a real medical nerd face off! My money is on the Jew. No offense Alaska...

 

[IzzyMD09]

only problem is the alaskan is an in the closet jew....but i love him anyways

i miss you mtmed and the cuddling

 

[IzzyMD09]

Fructose

only one part of the body produces it......the prostate, females don't make fructose

vaginal swabs for fluid samples test for fructose in suspected cases of sexual abuse / rape


think twice fellas wait till shes at least 18, sober, and consenting
get her to sign a release form

 

[gro2001]

get her to sign a release form

"Please sign here and here. Also initials here..."