Marburg virus: Outbreak in Africa in Feb 2023
Family Filovirus Type RNA virus First identified 1967 Reservoir host African fruit bat Rousettus aegyptiacus Countries that have reported outbreaks historically Human to human spread 1. Blood or body fluids (urine, saliva, sweat, feces, vomit, breast milk, amniotic fluid, and semen) of a person who is sick with or died from Marburg virus disease. 2. ObjectsRead More
How to effectively use the Rapid revision program to increase your Strike rate?
Imagine you are a month away from the exam day, your social media feed is full of stressful comments and you feel uncomfortable no matter what you do. Self-doubt creeps up on you. You start questioning your preparation, doubting whether you are on the right track and feeling as if everyone’s ahead of you in theRead More
3 ways to overcome afternoon drowsiness for Doctors preparing
For NEET PG entrance / NEXT examination While it is common for small children to take afternoon naps, we grown-ups cannot afford the same luxury. Research shows it is quite natural to experience drowsiness and lethargy during in the afternoon, around 8 hours after waking up. Drinking an extra cup of coffee may sound tempting, butRead More
Etiquette Tips for Practicing Doctors
Patient satisfaction has become of vital importance in today’s time. Following proper etiquette can make a big difference to how your patients view you. If your patients feel valued and important, they’re more likely to trust you and come to you every time they require medical assistance. Take your time when talking to patients Patients oftenRead More