Biostats
This section covers General Biostatistics Questions in DNB Theory and OSCE Stations Examinations.
Biostats Questions in DNB ENT Theory Exams come in almost every theory exam, Most common questions are Types of study design and Sensitivity/Specificity.
Biostats Questions in DNB ENT OSCE – Most common questions are – Sample size, Topics related to thesis, Numericals related to PPV, Odds ratio and others etc. Prepare it well as they are always fetching marks.
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Apr- 2020 -25 April
Bio Medical Waste Management
Bio medical waste is defined as any waste which is generated during diagnoses, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research or production or testing of biologicals. The act was passed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in 1986 & notified the Bio Medical Waste (Management…
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Feb- 2020 -18 February
How will you eliminate Bias in Clinical Trials – DNB Theory
METHODS TO ELIMINATE BIAS IN CLINICAL TRIALS: RandomizationAllocation ConcealmentBlinding (Masking) Bias:1,2 Bias may be defined as a systematic error, or “difference between the true value and that actually obtained due to all causes other than sampling variability.” Bias “kills” the scientific value of the study bias To read full content,…
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18 February
What is Randomised control trial (RCT) – Theory Question
Randomised control trial (RCT) is a study in which people are allocated at random (by chance alone) to receive one of several clinical interventions. One of these interventions is the standard of comparison or control. Design of a randomized control trial (RCT). What are the types of RCT? What is blinding? April 2016 Randomised control trial (RCT)1,2…
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18 February
What is Cohort Study- DNB ENT Theory Question
Cohort Study Observational/Analytical studyObtain evidence to support or refute existence of association between a cause and diseaseUsually Prospective study/ Longitudinal study/ “Forward looking study”Follow up at different time points, while actively looking for the outcomeCause to effectEg.: Role of exposure to dyes in development of Bladder cancer Points Cohorts identified…
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18 February
What is Case Control Study – ENT Theory Question
Case Control Study is a study that compares patients who have a disease (cases) with patients who do not have the disease (controls), and looks back retrospectively to compare how frequently the exposure to a risk factor is present in each group to determine the relationship between the risk factor…
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18 February
Sensitivity and Specificity – DNB ENT Theory Question
SENSITIVITY VS SPECIFICITY Screening tests are those tests done among apparently well people to identify those at an increased risk of a disease or disorder. Those patients who are identified by a screening test are then offered a subsequent diagnostic test or procedure, or in some instances, a treatment or…
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