NEET MDS Shorts
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General Medicine
Antithrombin III is a serine protease inhibitor that plays a critical role in regulating blood coagulation by inhibiting thrombin (factor IIa) and other serine proteases in the coagulation cascade. This helps maintain the delicate balance between clot formation and dissolution.
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General MedicineThe most likely precursor to bronchiectasis is bronchopneumonia
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General MedicineAlcoholism is not a major risk factor for angina. Primary risk factors include hypertension, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and family history. While chronic alcoholism can cause cardiomyopathy, moderate alcohol consumption may actually be cardioprotective.
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General MedicineSerum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT/AST) is increased in myocardial infarction. AST is released from damaged myocardial cells and peaks 24-48 hours after MI. While not specific to heart, it was historically used for MI diagnosis before troponins became available.
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General MedicineTropical pulmonary eosinophilia is often linked to parasitic infections, especially related to filarial infections, where the immune response to the worms leads to eosinophilia.
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General Medicine
Laron syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by insensitivity to growth hormone due to mutations in the GH receptor, leading to proportionate dwarfism and characteristic facial features.
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General Medicine
Wilson's disease is caused by a mutation in the ATP7B gene on chromosome 13, which leads to defective copper excretion and accumulation in the liver and other organs.
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General Medicine
Proper glycemic control is essential for wound healing in diabetic patients. Elevated blood glucose levels impair the immune response and can worsen the ulcer.
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General Medicine
Crohn's disease primarily affects the mucosa and submucosa, but can involve all layers of the intestinal wall, leading to the characteristic features such as aphthous ulcers and granulomas.
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General Medicine
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is widely used to assess the severity of coma or impaired consciousness, particularly in patients with head injuries.