How to use your computer to study Anatomy : Dissection softwares

3D visualisation makes things very simple. A 3D is worth 3,000 words :-). So get hold of such a software as this while you study anatomy. Anatomy clearly requiresv a good spacial oriental to grasp the subject.
See this video here to know what I mean.
Take your anatomy textbook, read a topic and see the actual orientation using this customisable 3D view software. This software can be accessed online at a subscription fee. However, this is not thev only software out there.
Adams interactive anatomy  and Direct anatomy are alternatives.
If you want to get true anatomy pictures, here's a FREE ONLINE ANATOMY DISSECTOR site which gives step by step dissection as you do in your first year.
Well, if you want frog / cat / rat / cockroach dissections, try this website or get links of lots of biology dissections HERE.
To watch VIDEOS OF DISSECTION CLICK HERE (You need to install quicktime player).

Pathology Mind Maps

Mind Maps have been refered to in our previous blogs. Here is a book preview of Pathology Mind Maps.

A machine to stimulate your learning

If you have some extra dollars to shell out, try this "Mind Machine" which works with your PC /iPod / CD player connected to it. Attached to the Mindmachine CPU are "Mind Glasses" to boost your brain (as claimed by the manufacturers). Program CDs are available for faster learning, stress relief and vocab building. More details can be read here.

Visual Mnemonics for Pharmacology : Preview

This is a very useful book with good picture mnemonics to remember Pharmacology. Very nice and funny cartoons help you to remember the key points in Pharmacology.

Music to Improve Your Memory and Concentration

This Music Album By Dr. Mythili, "Music Therapy: Music To Enhance Intellect and Creativity" is supposed to increase your memory and concentration.

Buy mp3 At GreatIndieMusic.com

Mind Maps in Medicine : Book preview

Mind maps helps to store a lot of information pictorially. Helps in quick and frequent revision. make your own mind maps, laminate them and take with you to revise anywhere ! See the mind map for Rheumatic fever to see how effective it is.

Differential diagnosis : book preview

This book has a mnemonic oriented approach to differential diagnosis. Say for example, the causes of earache are represented as a picture. Also, they have tried to list the causes of various conditions by using the mnemonics "MINT" which stands for Malformations, Inflammatory, Neoplasms, Trauma  and "VINDICATE" which stands for Vascular, Inflammatory, Neoplasms, Deficiancy, Intoxication, Congenital/Collagen, Allergic/Autoimmune, Trauma, Endocrine. Go through this book below to get mnemonics for causes of earache, dyspnea, edema, diarrhea, cough, constipation, eye pain etc - all with picture mnemonics.

Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

Finding it difficult to remember fluid and electrolyte imbalance? Well, try this book:

Mnemonics and shortcuts to learn ECG

ECG or EKG simplified in this book packed with illustration and mnemonics. Get a preview of the book "EKG made incredibly simple" below, again a big hit from incredibly simple series.

Medical mnemonics links and useful materials for nurses

Mnemonics for nurses were found at the following links:
http://www.impactednurse.com/?p=1461
http://pinoynurseszone.blogspot.com/search/label/mnemonics%20in%20nursing
http://forum.nursereview.org/t28566-mnemonics-and-memory-aids-flash-card.html
http://www.istorya.net/forums/career-center/138684-nurses-share-your-secret-mnemonics.html
http://nursingbulletin.com/2008/04/24/medical-mnemonics-prove/

The following is a sample of book "Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual!" maximizes visual learning to help nurses master patient assessment. Also, this is a book full of visual mnemonics !

USMLE : Hi Yield notes - Preview

These Hi-Yield notes for USMLE are really good for revision once you get the crux of the matter. Try using these notes for fast revision. You can add your points to these notes, but believe me, these books contains all essential points to get you high grades. Moreover, if you are aiming at USMLE, I recommend to keep this book as a constant companion. The book has lots of Mnemonics also. All subjects included.

Pathophysiology made incredibly simple : Preview

When you want to study some tough topics, go for books with more pictures. I recommend books in the series "made ridiculously simple" and made "made incredibly simple" - these books are picture packed and also comes with more cartoons, which help you remember better.

Visual mnemonics for behavioural sciences : Preview

 This is a very nice book which presents psychiatry in a very special way. Cartoons depict various behavioural science conditions. You will feel less confused between the similiar looking conditions like various sleep disorders, phobias, personality disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders, etc

Mnemonics for medical undergraduates : Book review

A book written by medical students for medical students. The book has mnemonics for your daily clinics - mnemonics for history taking, examination, description of murmurs are few of the attractions to list. Arranged systemwise. Please go through the book below.

Medical mnemonics comics - Preview

 This is a preview of the book "Medical Mnemonics Comics" from Google books. Visual medical mnemonic regarding respiratory medicine are highlighted in this book. Actually a combination of mind map + picture mnemonics are depicted by the author.

Learn microbiology through picture mnemonics

A must have book, if you get confused between Streptococcus, Staphylococcus etc etc. There a few unbeatable cartoons which are picture mnemonics. Also has lots of Tables. 

See the examples from Staphylococcus chapter. The cartoons depict Staphylococcus as a warrior. Did you note the first picture? Well it depicts a staff (Staphylococcus) with a CAT in front of them - Represents that staphylococcus is CATalase positive. The other series of pictures depict it as a warrior with various virulence factors - Coagulase, protein A, hyaluronidase, Leukocidin, Hemolysin etc.

PharMnemonics

Visual Mnemonics for Microbiology & Immunology

Picture Mnemonics for Nursing - Very useful for medicos

Pharmacology memory cards