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Bimonthly Blended Assessment for June 2021

  Note : The following answers are solely my own interpretations and opinions on the recorded cases from my own observations. Please feel free to comment below, all constructive criticism and feedback is welcome.  Q1) Peer to peer review of case histories Note 2 : I have not assigned quantitative markings to the following case histories as the individuals covering it aren't my peers, as I find myself lacking the immense knowledge they possess in comparison to me. I find myself only capable of giving a qualitative review by assessing the details of the case.  1) Case   by  : https://lasyamithrakandregula.blogspot.com/2021/06/covid-case-discussion-45-year-female.html?m=1 Diagnosis  : Viral pneumonia secondary to COVID-19 and known case of hypothyroidism Review  :  (1) Primary testing of COVID-19 has been done, which is of prime importance under the current pandemic situation. Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid used for the treatment, not just for COVID-19, but also pneumonia. (2) As usu

23 y/o under parapesis diagnosed with cerebellar atrophy associated with Phenytoin toxicity

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Note  : This is an online E Log book recorded to discuss and comprehend our patient's  de-identified health data shared, AFTER taking his/her/guardian's signed informed consent. Here, in this series of blogs, we discuss our various patients' problems through series of inputs from available global online community of experts with an aim to solve those patients' clinical problems, with collective current best evidence based inputs. This E-log book also reflects my patient-centered online learning portfolio and of course, your valuable inputs and feedbacks are most welcome through the comments box provided at the very end.  I have been given the following case to solve, in an attempt to understand  the concept of "Patient clinical analysis data" to develop my own competence in reading and comprehending clinical data, including Clinical history, Clinical findings,  Investigations and come up with the most compatible diagnosis and treatment plan tailored exclusivel