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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Practice
    • Clinical Calculations

    Background:

    • Sir William Osler emphasized medicine as an art grounded in science.
    • Clinical calculations are frequently needed but can be complex.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To simplify a frequently used clinical calculation.
    • To present a method that avoids logarithmic manipulation.

    Main Methods:

    • Sequential multiplication was employed.
    • A simplified approach to a clinical calculation was developed.

    Main Results:

    • The calculation is now easier to perform.
    • Logarithmic manipulation is no longer necessary.

    Conclusions:

    • The simplified method enhances the practice of medicine.
    • This approach combines the art and science of clinical decision-making.