NEET MDS Shorts
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General Medicine
Acute alcoholic hepatitis typically presents with fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. It is characterized by hepatocellular necrosis and inflammation.
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General MedicineIn the brain, Wilson’s disease primarily affects the basal ganglia, particularly the putamen, leading to the neurological symptoms mentioned earlier. While the liver and kidneys can also be involved, the central nervous system is the primary target organ for toxicity.
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General MedicineAntihistamines, particularly H1 blockers, are used to counteract the vasodilatory and bronchoconstrictive effects of histamine in anaphylaxis.
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General MedicinePulmonary fibrosis can result from various causes, including infections (like tuberculosis), infarction, and exposure to harmful substances (like silica in pneumoconiosis).
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General MedicineIn the initial phase of treatment for hemochromatosis, phlebotomy is usually performed once a week to rapidly reduce iron stores. Once transferrin saturation and serum ferritin levels become normal, the frequency is typically reduced to every three months for maintenance.
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General MedicineThe treatment of choice for growth hormone deficiency in children is recombinant human growth hormone (HGH) replacement therapy. This therapy helps to stimulate growth and can help children with growth hormone deficiency reach a more normal height. The other options listed are treatments for different hormonal imbalances and are not typically used for growth hormone deficiency unless there is a coexisting condition requiring them.
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General MedicineDamage in Bell's palsy typically occurs in the labyrinthine segment of the facial nerve (VII) as it travels through the temporal bone.
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General MedicineThe best single laboratory aid in diagnosis of TB is sputum examination