NEET MDS Shorts
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General Medicine
The treatment of choice for hemochromatosis is phlebotomy, which involves the regular removal of blood to reduce iron levels in the body. This method is more effective and safer for most patients compared to chelating agents, which are reserved for cases where phlebotomy is not feasible or when there is severe anemia or hypoproteinemia.
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Oral SurgeryMaximum recommended dosage of lignocaine with 1:1,00,000 adrenaline subcutaneously is 100 mg.
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ProsthodonticsA lingual rest is preferred to an incisal rest because it is nearer to the center of rotation of the supporting teeth. This positioning provides better force distribution and reduces the tendency for lateral forces that could damage the periodontium. The closer proximity to the center of rotation minimizes harmful lever arms.
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INI CET
The pars nervosa (posterior pituitary) is composed of pituicytes and nerve fibers from the hypothalamus. Acidophils and basophils are in the anterior pituitary.
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NEETMDS
Furcation involvement refers to bone loss where roots diverge. The prognosis is generally poorer in maxillary premolars due to specific anatomy, such as the mesial concavity and close proximity of roots, making debridement challenging.
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PhysiologyGhrelin increases the sensation of hunger, stimulating appetite and food intake, particularly before meals.
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Oral PathologyCorticosteroids are the drug of choice in facial nerve palsy (Bells palsy), especially when initiated within 72 hours of onset. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and edema of the facial nerve within the narrow facial canal, improving recovery outcomes. Vitamin A and anti-inflammatory drugs are not first-line treatments for facial nerve palsy.
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Dental Materials
The accepted ratio of polymer to monomer for denture base resin is 3:1 volume, allowing sufficient wetting of the polymer particles.
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PhysiologyAn increase of the pressure within one of the carotid sinuses would result in an increase in The activity of cardiac vagal fibers
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Oral PathologyTumor osteoid is pathognomonic of osteosarcoma. It appears as pink, homogeneous, intercellular material produced by malignant osteoblasts. This osteoid matrix may or may not be mineralized and is directly deposited by tumor cells without the presence of osteoblasts. Ewings sarcoma is composed of small round cells without osteoid formation. Multiple myeloma shows plasma cell infiltration, and Pagets disease shows irregular bone formation but not tumor osteoid.