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Minimal change disease is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. It is characterized by almost normal glomerular histology on light microscopy, with the lesion confined to the podocyte foot processes.

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Plaster of Paris (calcium sulfate hemihydrate) sets into a rigid, non-elastic material. It cannot be easily removed from undercuts without fracturing, making it unsuitable for intraoral use in blocking undercuts for impressions. Addition silicon, irreversible hydrocolloid, and temporary restorative materials are flexible or can be removed, making them suitable options.

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A chisel is used with a "push" motion.

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Digoxin is a positive inotrope, hence it increases the force of myocardial contraction and may be effective in heart failure. It is a cardiac glycoside, which reduces the conductivity of the atrioventricular (AV) node and which may be used in atrial fibrillation.
Digoxin has a long half-life and is given once daily. It is cleared by the renal system and hence renal impairment requires the reduction of digoxin dose.
Arrhythmias, such as atrial tachycardia, may be a sign of digoxin toxicity.
Digoxin toxicity is enhanced if there are 67 electrolyte disturbances, especially hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia and hypercalcaemia.

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The major disadvantage of temporary intracoronal splinting is the commitment to a permanent splinting.

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Argon lasers emit light in the green-blue spectrum, with wavelengths between 488 and 514.5 nm, which are absorbed well by pigmented tissues like hemoglobin and melanin, making them useful for soft tissue procedures.

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Epinephrine is not compatible with general anesthetic agents that sensitize the myocardium to catecholamines, increasing the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Halothane and cyclopropane are known to have this effect, making their combined use with epinephrine contraindicated.

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As a luting material, zinc polycarboxylate should form a film of less than 25 µm.

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Semilunar flap has the most disadvantage of limited accessibility. This flap design provides minimal tissue reflection and restricted surgical access compared to envelope, three-cornered, or four-cornered flaps. It is mainly used for small, superficial procedures.