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
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
Introduction Nymphomania, as a term, carries a historical burden of stigma and pathologization of female sexuality. Although clinicians today use the more gender-neutral term “hypersexuality,” it is important to approach the topic with sensitivity. Patients may feel shame, embarrassment, or fear judgment, which can prevent them from seeking help. As healthcare providers, it is essential toRead More
Tricuspid stenosis Key pick up points – Large a waves in JVP – Blunted Y descent in JVP – Mid-diastolic murmur – Pulsations in liver Tricuspid stenosis can coexist with mitral stenosis and usually manifests after the Percutaneous mitral valvotomy has been done. Patient will develop features of right sided heart failure. Symptoms Ankle edema AbdominalRead More
#NEETPG #FMGE #INICET Criteria used for diagnosis are NADAS criteria Major Criteria Blue baby with noise in heart is having failure Cyanosis due to R- L shunting. It is central cyanosis non-responsive to oxygen administration Diastolic murmur Systolic murmur grade III or more Congestive heart failure due to L-R to shunting that causes overloading of lungRead More
#chandipuravirus #health #healthcare #healthministry Chandipura virus (CHPV) First detected in Chandipura village in Maharashtra way back in 1965. It is an emerging infection in I I India and is reported annually post rainy season. Genus Vesiculo-virus Family Rhabdoviridae Non-human host Hedge hogs Clinical features Influenza like illness with fever Headache and abdominal pain Nausea Vomiting NeurologicalRead More
#NEETPG #FMG #INICET 1 min read Sudden cardiac death is defined as death occurring within 1 hour of the onset of cardiac symptoms or 24 hours of last being seen healthy and alive. Men are at higher risk. Leading cause if Coronary artery disease Differences in physical finding in Sudden cardiac arrest vs Myocardial ischemiaRead More
#NEETPG #INICET #FMG 1 minute Autoimmune hepatitis formerly called Lupoid hepatitis causes liver cirrhosis and can be identified on antibody profile given below. In most questions’ liver biopsy finding of Interface hepatitis and rosette formation is mentioned making it easier but differentiating type 1 vs type 2 is always a challenge and this article serves toRead More
STEMI has a fibrin rich plaque and hence Fibrinolysis is indicated. NSTEMI has fibrin poor clot and hence fibrinolysis is not indicated. PCI should be done in STEMI in 90 minutes of first medical contact In NSTEMI early invasive strategy is decided by TIMI score. Score of 5-7 will require PCI to be done in 2Read More
NSTEMI/unstable angina is now called as NSTE-ACS The highlight of this condition is formation of platelet rich thrombus which is fibrin poor. Hence Fibrinolysis is not indicated in this condition. In contrast STEMI has a fibrin rich thrombus and hence Thrombolysis is indicated. Clinical features Chest pain at rest or minimal activity that has following featuresRead More
