ENT
- Feb- 2020 -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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Sensitivity and Specificity – DNB ENT Theory Question
SENSITIVITY VS SPECIFICITYScreening 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 preventative…
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Non-Genetic Hearing Loss – Theory Question
Define “Non Organic Hearing Loss”. Discuss in brief the various audiological tests for the diagnosis of non-organic hearing loss. (1+9) Dec 2013 INFECTIONS1Congenital CMV Infection2CMV affects ~1% of live newbornsOnly 10% exhibit signs of CMV inclusion disease: Mental retardation Severe to profound hearing loss Ocular problems (eg. chorioretinitis with optic…
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Types of Hearing Aids. Enumerate Advantages and Disadvantages – JUNE 2016
DEFINITION – It is a device used to amplify the sounds for pronounced irreversible hearing loss and helps in clarity of hearing. PARTS –a) Microphone which collects the sound and transforms into electrical energy. It has a diaphragm with an electromagnet behind it.b) Amplifier which magnifies electrical impulses by use…
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BRANCHIO-OTO-RENAL SYNDROME – Short Question DNB ENT
The branchio-oto-renal syndrome (BOR) or Melnick-Fraser Syndrome is an uncommon but well defined constellation of branchial arch anomalies (brancial fistulas, branchial cysts), external ear malformations with hearing loss and renal hypoplasia or dysplasia*. It has an autosomal dominant transmission pattern with variable clinical expression. Around 80 mutations in EYA1, the…
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CHARTS and CLASSIFICATIONS IN PEDIATRIC ENT
classification in pedia orl 1 page 02classification in pedia orl 1 page 03To read full content, please consider buying the membershipView PlansAvailable PlansPlus Plan₹1,499.00Read Premium content -Valid for 12 months -Access to Exclusive WebinarsPro Plan₹799.00Read Premium content -Valid for 6 months -Access to Exclusive WebinarsNextPrevious * Username * First Name…
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Recurrent laryngeal nerve – DNB Ent Theory/ VIVA/ station
Recurrent laryngeal nerveThe recurrent laryngeal nerve is a myelinated nerve. It is a component of the vagus nerve. As the vagus nerve exits the medulla, the fibers of the recurrent laryngeal nerve are anteriorly situated in it. As the vagus traverses inferiorly, the fibers of the recurrent laryngeal nerve starts…
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Arteries of Head and Neck
Arteries of Head and NeckRight Side: AortaBrachiocephalicCommon carotid…Subclavian…Left Side:AortaCommon CarotidInternal Carotid (at terminus, contributes to Circle of Willis)Caroticotympanic branch [Internal carotid- External carotid anastomoses] (connects w/ anterior tympanic):OphthalmicCentral artery of retina (most important)LacrimalSupratrochlear [Internal carotid- External carotid anastomoses]Supraorbital [Internal carotid- External carotid anastomoses]Posterior ethmoidAnterior ethmoidLong posterior ciliaryShort posterior ciliaryMedial palpebralMuscular…
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Photodynamic therapy – DNB ENT THEORY
Photodynamic therapy1Form of phototherapy using nontoxic light-sensitive compounds that are exposed selectively to light, whereupon they become toxic to targeted malignant and other diseased cells. Recognised as a treatment strategy which is both minimally invasive and minimally toxic.ComponentsMost modern PDT applications involve three key components: 1 Photosensitizer2 Light source3 Tissue oxygen The…
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CANDIDIASIS – DNB ENT Theory / VIVA / OSCE
CANDIDIASIS“CANDIDIASIS” refers to a multiplicity of diseases caused by yeast like fungus, Candida, and is the most common oral fungal infection in humans. According to Onset and Duration – (Acute or Chronic);Clinical Features, including Color- (Erythematous/Atrophic);Location – (Median Rhomboid Glossitis, Denture Stomatitis, Multifocal Candidiasis, and Angular Cheilitis);…
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