NEET MDS Shorts
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General Medicine
Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that reduces aqueous humour production and is therefore indicated in glaucoma to reduce the intraocular pressure.
Salbutamol is a selective, short-acting beta2-agonist used as a bronchodilator in asthma. Tolbutamide is a short-acting sulphonylurea used in type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus.
Chlorpromazine is an aliphatic neuroleptic antipsychotic drug used in schizophrenia.
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RadiologyThe coronoid process of the mandible can be best viewed on PA view of skull.
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Oral SurgeryThe direction of the bevel of the chisel during bone cutting is towards the bone to be sacrificed.
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Oral PathologyTreacher Collins syndrome is characterized by poorly developed or absent malar bones (zygomatic bones), leading to the characteristic "bird-like" facial appearance. The syndrome shows DOWNward sloping palpebral fissures (not upward), mandibular hypoplasia (not prognathism), and conductive hearing loss due to external auditory canal atresia and ossicular malformations. Malar hypoplasia is a pathognomonic feature.
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Public Health Dentistry
A test of significance is used to determine whether the observed
difference between two means is statistically significant, meaning it is
unlikely to have occurred by random chance.
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INI CET
In children, condylar fractures with undisturbed occlusion are managed conservatively. Immobilization (MMF) is avoided to prevent ankylosis; instead, a soft diet and limited movement are advised.
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PhysiologyDuring the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, estrogen stimulates follicular development, promoting the maturation of ovarian follicles.
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Oral SurgeryMyelinated nerve fibres have all of the following properties except conduction is slower in myelinated than in non-myelinated fibres.
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Dental MaterialsOptimum strength of alginate gels is obtained by recommended W/P ratio
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ProsthodonticsExamination of the patient revealed hyperplastic tuberosity touching the retromolar pad in the mandibular rest position. You would like to reduce the tuberosity before constructing complete dentures.