NEET MDS Shorts
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General PathologyProgenitor hematopoietic stem cells originate in the bone marrow, where they differentiate into various blood cell lineages.
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Dental AnatomyThe beginning of active eruption of a human tooth occurs after one half of the root is formed
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Oral Surgery
After a myocardial infarction (MI), elective dental treatment is generally deferred for at least 6 months because of the risk of reinfarction.
However, if urgent treatment such as full mouth extractions is required within 6 months, it must be done with special precautions.
Since the patient is on anticoagulant therapy, the prothrombin time (PT/INR) must be checked and controlled to reduce bleeding risk.
The safest approach is:
Hospitalize the patient for monitoring.
Control PT/INR before surgery.
Perform extractions under local anesthesia (general anesthesia carries higher cardiovascular risk).
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PhysiologyThe macula densa monitors sodium chloride concentration in the tubular fluid, playing a crucial role in regulating kidney function.
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Pharmacology
Sotalol is a Class III antiarrhythmic agent that blocks K+ channels, prolongs action potential duration (APD), and lengthens QT interval.
Noncardiac selective beta-adrenergic blocker.
The D-isomer has less than 1/50 beta-blocking activity of the L-isomer.
Sotalol possesses 30% of beta-blocking activity of propranolol
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EndodonticsOsteogenesis in periapical lesions of average size generally requires a significant amount of time, typically falling within the range of 6-12 months. This period allows for the complete healing of bone tissue around the root apex.
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PedodonticsThe electronic probing system "Foster-Miller probe" detects CEJ and pocket depth.
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INI CET
Oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush) is a common local side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like budesonide due to deposition of the medication in the mouth and throat. Proper inhaler technique and rinsing the mouth after use can help minimize this risk. Skeletal tremor is more commonly associated with beta-agonists. Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection, and anaphylaxis is a rare allergic reaction; neither is a commonly anticipated side effect of standard inhaled budesonide use.
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General Medicine
While hepatitis B and C are both common causes of chronic hepatitis, hepatitis B is the most frequently encountered cause due to its high prevalence worldwide and its ability to persist in the body for long periods.
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Oral SurgeryMaximum recommended dosage of lignocaine with 1:1,00,000 adrenaline subcutaneously is 100 mg.