The global fight against COVID-19 continues to evolve, with new research and clinical evidence shaping updated treatment guidelines. Here, we provide an overview of the latest recommendations for managing COVID-19, focusing on key advancements in therapies, preventive strategies, and patient management. Assessment of Clinical severity of COVID 19 to target treatments Mild to moderate COVID 19Read More
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) is a critical step for aspiring medical professionals in India. It serves as the gateway for admissions into MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs in government and private medical colleges across the country. Tentative Exam Dates The NEET PG 2025 exam is likely to be conducted inRead More
Preparing for NEET PG 2025 requires a strategic focus on high-yield topics to maximize your score, especially in a vast subject like General Medicine. Here’s a list of essential topics to prioritize: Cardiovascular System JVP waves related to Cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis in case based scenario Ischemic heart diseases: MI, angina- stable, unstable, Prinz metalRead More
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS Spinal muscular atrophy Polio Destruction of anterior horn cells and flaccid paralysis Neuromyelitis Optica Anti Aquaporin 4 antibody causing demyelination in white matter of spinal cord. Cervical spine involvement will cause quadriplegia Brown-Séquard Hemi-section Ipsilateral band of hyperesthesia at level of lesion Ipsilateral loss of proprioception below level of lesion IpsilateralRead More
Understanding this distinction is important for proper diagnosis, as it helps differentiate between these two genetically related conditions with similar physical manifestations but differing biochemical profiles. Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism PPHP is caused by heterozygous mutations in the GNAS gene, the same gene responsible for PHP, but only in the paternal allele. Maternal allele of the GNAS gene isRead More
DIAGNOSIS For any neurological emergency first secure airway, check BP and calculate NIHSS. National institute of health stroke scale value > 5 confirms stroke Best initial step: Head CT without contrast to differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke and identify potential candidates for thrombolytic therapy. If CT head is normal and no evidence of CNS bleed inRead More
The INICET tends to blend image-based questions with clinical vignettes, emphasizing practical application over rote learning. Clinical reasoning, such as interpreting lab values or recognizing syndromes from case scenarios, is prioritized. Also, several questions in the last few papers have integrated basic sciences like pathology and microbiology into clinical contexts, so revisiting integrated concepts may giveRead More
Introduction Nymphomania, as a term, carries a historical burden of stigma and pathologization of female sexuality. Although clinicians today use the more gender-neutral term “hypersexuality,” it is important to approach the topic with sensitivity. Patients may feel shame, embarrassment, or fear judgment, which can prevent them from seeking help. As healthcare providers, it is essential toRead More
Tricuspid stenosis Key pick up points – Large a waves in JVP – Blunted Y descent in JVP – Mid-diastolic murmur – Pulsations in liver Tricuspid stenosis can coexist with mitral stenosis and usually manifests after the Percutaneous mitral valvotomy has been done. Patient will develop features of right sided heart failure. Symptoms Ankle edema AbdominalRead More
#NEETPG #FMGE #INICET Criteria used for diagnosis are NADAS criteria Major Criteria Blue baby with noise in heart is having failure Cyanosis due to R- L shunting. It is central cyanosis non-responsive to oxygen administration Diastolic murmur Systolic murmur grade III or more Congestive heart failure due to L-R to shunting that causes overloading of lungRead More
