RAT series

Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient areas. Autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland by T-cells and B-cells leads...

Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT Microscopic examination of blood smears (thick smear, night time collection) is the gold standard for filariasis diagnosis. Consider MFC for increased sensitivity...

Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT Bronchiectasis is caused by damage and widening of the airways, leading to chronic mucus production and persistent infections. Chronic cough with purulent...

Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT DKA is a serious complication of diabetes caused by insulin deficiency and increased ketogenesis. Common triggers include insulin non-adherence and increased insulin...

Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT Septic arthritis is a medical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Hematogenous spread is the most common route of infection, with Staphylococcus...

🐭 RAT series Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT Enzymes are biological catalysts. Oxidoreductases remove hydrogen atoms or add oxygen atoms. Hydroxylases incorporate one atom of oxygen into a...

🐭 RAT series Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT The Arneth count assesses neutrophil maturity based on nuclear lobe number. A left shift suggests increased bone marrow activity, often...

🐭 RAT series Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT Hyperacute rejection is the most severe and occurs rapidly due to pre-existing ABO incompatibility or anti-HLA antibodies. Acute cellular rejection...

🐭 RAT series Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE & NEXT Gastrointestinal reflexes involve a complex interplay between the CNS, ENS, and GI peptides to regulate movement and secretion. The enterogastric...

🐭 RAT series Points to Ponder for NEET-PG, FMGE  & NEXT Asbestos bodies in Diffuse pulmonary interstitial fibrosis are a hallmark finding of asbestosis. The fibrosis pattern in asbestosis resembles usual...