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Education · 2 min

CMV Retinitis in HIV: Symptoms, Fundus Findings, Diagnosis & Treatment | MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, USMLE & PLAB

CMV retinitis in HIV is a sight-threatening opportunistic infection causing painless progressive vision loss, especially in advanced AIDS. Learn the classic “pizza pie” or “cottage cheese and ketchup” fundus appearance, CD4 association, diagnosis, and treatment. This high-yield review is ideal for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE, PLAB and other medical exams preparation and clinical practice.

Dr Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Education · 3 min

Mantoux (Tuberculin Skin) Test: Procedure, Interpretation, Positive Test Criteria, Clinical Uses & Limitations | MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE & PLAB

What is the Mantoux (Tuberculin Skin) Test? The Mantoux test is the standard tuberculosis (TB) screening test used to detect latent TB infection (LTBI) by injecting PPD intradermally and measuring induration after 48–72 hours. This high-yield guide explains the procedure, interpretation, positive test criteria, Type IV hypersensitivity, clinical uses, limitations, and exam pearls for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE, PLAB preparation and for clinical practice.

Dr Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Education · 3 min

Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Ultrasound Findings, β-hCG & Management | MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, PLAB & USMLE High-Yield Review

What is ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening condition in which a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. Learn the classic symptoms, risk factors, transvaginal ultrasound findings, β-hCG interpretation, diagnosis, and management in this high-yield review designed for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE, PLAB preparation and quite useful in clinical practice as well.

Dr Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Education · 2 min

What Is the Recommended Chest Compression Depth in Adult CPR? Current AHA Guidelines (BLS/ACLS)

What is the recommended chest compression depth in adult CPR according to current AHA guidelines? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends chest compressions of at least 5 cm but not more than 6 cm, performed at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute with full chest recoil. This concise review covers high-quality CPR, BLS/ACLS recommendations, and essential exam pearls for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE, ACLS/BLS certification exams and vital in emergency.

Dr Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Education · 2 min

Fracture of the Surgical Neck of the Humerus: Which Nerve Is Injured?

Which nerve is most commonly injured in a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus? Learn why the axillary nerve is classically affected, along with its anatomy, clinical features, sensory loss, and high-yield fracture–nerve correlations. This concise review is ideal for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE and other medical exams preparation, with quick exam pearls and easy-to-remember concepts which are also beneficial in clinical practice.

Dr Rishabh Bhatnagar
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