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Tips to Prepare for NEET UG

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NEET UG is an entrance examination to get admission into medical undergraduate courses and a prerequisite to have a promising career in medicine. One cannot enroll in a MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH course, without attempting NEET UG. But obtaining a good score in this exam is a big challenge, as lakhs of students attempt it to secure their position in a limited number of government and private medical colleges. Here are a few NEET preparation tips to score high - Technique 1: Go through both the exam pattern and the entire syllabus of the NEET UG exam. Browse extensively through NEET's previous year's papers to understand the scoring system and type of questions asked in NEET UG. Make a note of the total number of chapters in each subject, the duration of the exam, the total number of questions as well as their weightage, important questions, etc. Also, check if there is any update to the existing question pattern or syllabus. Technique 2: Stay updated on each of the subjects

Understanding the Role of Orthopaedics in MBBS

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To understand the role of the subject of Orthopaedics in MBBS , it is essential to understand the basic nature of orthopaedics as a branch of medicine. What does the subject of orthopaedics deal with? The orthopaedics course for MBBS students deals with the wide range of conditions of the musculoskeletal system of the human body. An orthopaedic physician has extensive knowledge about joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and fluids associated with the musculoskeletal system. This subject includes preventive, surgical, and non-surgical treatments of diseases, disorders, and injuries of the skeleton and muscles of humans of all ages, from infants to adults. A specialist in orthopaedics is expected to perform two key roles. The first is to conduct correct diagnosis and assessment procedures. The second is to specialise in a vast range of treatment modalities and administer the best way to recovery. Throughout orthopaedics for undergrads , students are taught about diagnostic roles, rese

National Exit Test (NExT): The Ultimate Guide

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What is NExT Exam? The NExT exam for MBBS shall be replacing the NEET-PG exam with the aim of standardising medical practises and education. This test will not only validate a medical aspirant’s knowledge and skills, with which the individual can look forward to practising in India, but it will also serve as the entrance exam that an individual needs to crack in order to pursue post-graduation and respective higher education in a medical field of interest. Stages of NExT The National Exit Test (NExT) consists of two segments: part 1 (theory examination) and part 2 (practical examination), along with viva voce (also known as oral examination). Both NExT Part 1 and Part 2 exams shall be held only once a year (both the regular and supplementary exams). Pattern of Scoring in NExT NExT Part 1 is an online examination with objective type questions (MCQs). Marks out of a maximum of 100, will be calculated for NExT Part 1. For NExT Part 2, it will only be a Pass or Fail status. 50%

Microbiology Techniques Every MBBS Student Should Master

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The world of microorganisms is at least 10 times as vast as that of living beings belonging to higher classifications. Mastering microbiology is not an easy task, not even for an MBBS student. Due to the vastness of the subject microbiology, as well as the unique scientific terminology that is not only difficult to remember, but also challenging to retain for a longer period, the subject microbiology is feared by the majority of MBBS students. Among the most technologically advanced and evolving fields of science is microbiology. An MBBS student should stay updated with the newest developments in this subject to not only score more in the MBBS paper, but also to excel in other subjects of MBBS that share concepts with microbiology. Online courses on microbiology usually help students understand the emerging methodologies in detail. Gold standard faculty who teaches the concepts of microbiology, also include the latest technological advances as part of their lessons. The faculty also

Common Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies

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Anyone who is pursuing obstetrics and gynecology must have intensive knowledge of Gynecologic emergencies and treatments.  In OBGYN emergencies, the reproductive system in women's bodies suffers complications that may or may not threaten the life of the person, present or future sexual activities, quality of life, and fertility. An aspirant pursuing a PG in gynecology and obstetrics, must recognize these symptoms of emergency and offer timely treatment and every other kind of aid to help the woman recover. Some of the common complications during pregnancy and childbirth are discussed below-  Miscarriage - in this emergency, the baby, which is still in the gestation stage at or before 20 weeks, ends unexpectedly. Miscarriage can result from - inability of the fetus to grow, accidents, the inability of the uterus to support the pregnancy, complications from other diseases, etc. Symptoms of emergency-  Light bleeding that gradually gets heavy C

Role of an Ophthalmologist: Responsibilities, Areas of Expertise, and Conditions they Treat

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  Ophthalmologist are medical professionals who specializes in vision and eye care. Although a person cannot practise ophthalmology right after completing the MBBS, he or she can practise as a general physician, assist an ophthalmologist, or choose to be a part of Path Labs, where eye-related tests are conducted. The individual can also be a part of a business that manufactures spectacles or other eye aids. To become an ophthalmologist, a student has to complete the entire duration of MBBS, which also includes the compulsory year of internship, and then obtain a post-graduation degree in Ophthalmology.  PG Ophthalmology   also happens to be one of the most sought-after medical specialisations in India. The student can also pursue higher studies after post- graduation.   Areas of expertise for an ophthalmologist after they complete the  Ophthalmology MD Course  are:     Catering to eye-health in a non-surgical way— This task is performed by both optometrists and ophthalmologis

How to Study Pathology Online During MBBS?

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With the knowledge of pathology, students of medicine can diagnose better, which will eventually lead to better treatment of diseases and disorders. When a medical student has the advanced skills and knowledge to independently lead the investigation of any disease, with special emphasis on the causes of the disease, disease progression, and prediction of disease trajectory, the student does well in other subjects of MBBS too. However, a student must have a good preparation strategy to do well in pathology, as per the MBBS syllabus.  A good preparation strategy for MBBS starts with proper planning. Immediately after being introduced to pathology as part of the MBBS curriculum, a student should focus on learning the concepts. It is quite normal for the student to have doubts about concepts, frequent learning gaps, or incorrect answers while solving MCQs related to chapters that they have already learned. Enrolling in an online pathology course can be the ideal solution to this problem

Important Pharmacology Topics for MBBS Students

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If you are an MBBS student, you must not skip studying about the drugs, that is, the subject of pharmacology. It is one of the core subjects of the MBBS, included in the para- clinical phases of the curriculum. During the course of MBBS, a student has to learn extensively about drug administration. The course curriculum and in-hand training in pharmacology enable the person to gain valuable knowledge about which drugs to prescribe, dosage of drugs, specific effects of their combinations, and modes of action of drugs on living beings, etc. Throughout the pharmacology course , an aspirant is expected to put forth consistent efforts.   A list of MBBS pharmacology important topics is given below. It must be noted that the topics mentioned below are covered over the entire duration of MBBS. General Pharmacology Route of Drug Administration Bioavailability Plasma Protein Binding Pharmacovigilance Microsomal enzyme and Enzyme Induction First pass metabolism Kinetics of El