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Syllabus for MD MS Entrance Examination 2020
Starting this year, new syllabus for MD/MS entrance examination 2020 (2077) will be taken by medical education commission (MEC). This syllabus was approved by board meeting of MEC on 18th September, 2019. This syllabus is valid from the academic year 2020 AD or 2077 BS only in Nepal. MD/MS Entrance Examination Format There will be…
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National Trauma Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic
National Trauma Center is providing its best services even amidst the global COVID-19 crisis. Every patients have been entertained during this lockdown and all health workers are devoted to provide specialized trauma care. What servcies are available at National Trauma Center during this COVID 19 pandemic? You can expect to get all the services that…
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Orthopaedic MCQs: Basic sciences and Anatomy Set 1
In this post, we present you a list of 25 orthopaedic MCQs. These are actually regarding basic sciences and anatomy Question 1: What are the four joints that have intra-articular components to the metaphysis? a. Shoulder, ankle,wrist and hip b. Hip, elbow, shoulder and ankle c. Knee, hip, elbow and ankle d. Knee, wrist, elbow and…
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What is the gene involved in clear cell chondrosarcoma?
What is the gene involved in clear cell chondrosarcoma? a. USP6 b. PAX3 c. ASPL d. ATF1 [expand title=”Answer” swaptitle=”Close”] Correct answer id D . ATF1 is involved in clear cell chondrosarcoma. EWS is also involved in various forms of chondrosarcoma, which is not the option in the above question USP6 is involved in aneursymal…
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Screw Home Mechanism of the Knee for Everyone
Screw home mechanism is an example of coupled and co-existent kinematic phenomenon where rotation is coupled with flexion and extension. This phenomenon entails the rotation of tibia or femur during the last 20 degrees of extension and depending upon whether the tibia is fixed on not to the ground
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Nerve compression in quadrilateral space syndrome: MCQ
Question 4: In quadrilateral space syndrome, which of the following nerves is compressed? a. Axillary nerve b. Radial nerve c. Profunda brachii artery d. Circumflex scapular artery [expand title=”Answer” swaptitle=”Close”] The correct answer is “a”. There are three spaces in the axilla; triangular space, quadrangular space and the triangular interval. Quadrilateral space syndrome is due…
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Joints with intra-articular metaphysis: MCQ
Question: What are the joints that have intra-articular components to their metaphysis? Options: a. Shoulder, ankle, wrist and hip b.Knee, hip, elbow and ankle c. Hip, elbow, shoulder and ankle d. Knee, wrist, elbow and ankle [expand title=”Answer” swaptitle=”Close”] The correct answer is ‘c’ Synovial Joints that have intra-articular metaphysis are hip, elbow, shoulder and…
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24 hour CT scan services in Kathmandu : Where and How?
24 hour CT scan (Computed Tomography Scan) services is not a new thing in Kathmandu. As a capital, this city has progressively improvised CT services over the decade. In this article, we aim to cover some of the hospitals that provide this service round the clock. So, why should worry about 24 hour CT scan…
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Brief history of Civil Service Hospital of Nepal
The history of Civil Service Hospital of Nepal is glorious. Since its inception back in 2008, this hospital is expanding its services and the number of patients served. There has been lot of internal struggle in reforming to today’s shape. Brief history of Civil Service Hospital of Nepal This 132 bed hospital was gifted by…
