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
This is a high yield topic for your forth coming exams and must know from medical perspective. Lets focus on indications and contraindications for NIV. Indications for Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Mnemonic: “COPD CAN Breathe” COPD exacerbation with hypercapnia and respiratory acidosis. Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema with respiratory distress. Chronic respiratory failure (neuromuscular diseases, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, chestRead 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
Anaphylactic shock is the most severe form of allergic reaction and it is characterized by a combination of the following life-threatening symptoms in patient after parenteral drug administration or vaccine. It can occur within seconds to minutes making it a difficult case to handle. Severe Hypotension: As the blood vessels dilate and fluids leak into surroundingRead More
In the last week before the INICET, focusing on high-yield, often-tested topics can maximize your efficiency. Here’s a prioritized list to help with revision of must do 12 subjects that can be revised in last few days before the exam. Anatomy Head and Neck: Cranial nerves (especially VII, IX, X), triangles of the neck, pharyngeal arches,Read 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
