Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP):
To remember the clinical features think JARS:
Joints - Arthritis -affecting primarily large joints
Abdominal Pain
Renal-nephritis – mild focal segmental glomerulonephritis, proteinuria, microscopic haematuria
Skin- non-thrombocytopenic purpura on extensor sufaces-buttocks/legs
What is it? is a condition characterized by a widespread necrotizing vasculitis of arterioles and small capillaries.
Epidemiology Affects Children 3-8 years ususally
Published today on Independent Minds Cyberchondria: The perils of internet self-diagnosis
Morning all. Well the Victoria line was down this morning and so I had to hike my way across London in stupid heels. Just when I thought that the day was going to go badly I saw this… Yes it’s a lego Tutankhamun being transported on the back of a lorry! I know! I did a cartoon eye rubbing when I saw it then got out my phone to take a sneeky picture. Anyway it cheered me up and put a spring in my step and I thought you might also like to see it
We are feeling the love here today and as a consequence want to share it with you. Hot off the press we have a sample chapter of Grays Anatomy for Students 2/e. It’s not out until March so this is a sneak preview – enjoy! Happy Valentines Day!
Ahhh the Naked Truth is feeling happy after a stroll though the park on the way to work. Looking at flowers and the sky and almost getting run over by a cyclist…
Anyway I wanted to say watch this space for information coming soon on new books in 2009 especially a new integrated Textbook on Basic medical Sciences by Naish which is designed to be a companion to the mighty Kumar & Clark. Sample chapter will be up soon… but don’t forget the chapers on the site now – pop and have a look, just here: http://www.medicaltextbooksrevealed.com/readingroom
Talking of Kumar & Clark…we are going to get the opportunity to interview them… I know exciting if a little scary, they are legends! So if any of you out there have a burning question that you would like to ask them you can send it to us either pop it on a email here or add a comment to this post.
Have a lovely day!
Phew… almost got to the end of the day – it’s been a marathon of meetings. Just met a very interesting chap who runs a website called podmedics it’s chock full of power podcasts for medical students and it’s free. Check it out here www.podmedics.co.uk.
Something Goes Bump In The Knight
We do rather fancy ourselves as being a bit creative here at Naked Towers. This is some of us in the team with a short film that we made. Be careful though it’s really rather frightening… think Friday 13th crossed with My Little Pony the feature length version. Anyway enjoy!
Morning I am happy to report that The Naked Truth had a good journey into work and has eaten breakfast… so it’s looking like a good day. Just also wanted to let you know that we are now on Twitter and loving all of the tweets: If you want to follow us go to www.twitter.com search The Naked Truth and start following us!
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