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Wilhelm Frederick von Ludwig

Wilhelm Frederick von Ludwig (1790 – 1865) was a German surgeon and obstetrician. Wilhelm Frederick von Ludwig (1790 – 1865) was a German surgeon and obstetrician. Best known for his 1836 publication on the condition now known as Ludwig angina

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BRASH syndrome

BRASH syndrome is an acronym for Bradycardia, Renal Failure, AV blockade, Shock, and Hyperkalaemia. BRASH syndrome is a synergistic process created by a combination of hyperkalaemia and medications blocking the atrioventricular (AV) node. The most common precipitants are hypovolaemia and…

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Menière’s disease

Menière’s disease is a condition characterized by the triad of episodic vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss, caused by endolymphatic hydrops of the labyrinthine system of the inner ear.

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Peter Beighton

Peter Beighton OMB, MD PhD, FRCP . Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Beighton Score (1971)