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CRITICAL APPRAISAL INPUTS ~ Rishitha, 3rd Sem I peer reviewed a research paper on: “Clinical outcomes in vaccinated individuals hospitalized with Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2”. [Click  here ].  Critical appraisal of scientific literature is a necessary skill for healthcare students.  There  are eight  critical appraisal  tools are designed to be used when reading research.  CASP has appraisal checklists designed for use with  Systematic Reviews ,  Randomised Controlled Trials ,  Cohort Studies ,   Case Control  Studies,  Economic Evaluations ,  Diagnostic Studies , Qualitative studies and  Clinical Prediction Rule .  Critical appraisal is not : a negative dismissal of a piece of research  assessment of results alone  based entirely on details statistical analysis  to be undertaken by expert researchers only SYSTEMIC REVIEW. 1. The results of the review are valid. Because,t he review addressed...

  GENERAL MEDICINE BIMONTHLY ASSIGNMENT for July  ~  Rishitha, 3rd Sem I have been given the following Assignment   in  an attempt to read,  comprehend, analyze, reflect upon and discuss captured patient centered data. QUESTION 1 (Peer to Peer Review) I have reviewed  roll no.37’s   blog.  Overall, there had been a misperception of the first question and hence the answer presentation was differently done by the peer. I have reviewed it accordingly. 1. NEUROLOGY Quantitative assessment : 7/10 Qualitative assessment :  Good pictorial representation for easy understanding. Must have used bullet points to make it less clumpsier. The answer must have been more presentable. 2. GIT- 1 Quantitative Assessment : 9/10 Qualitative Assessment : The case summary has been well explained. Easy flow of language and information too. Theoretical analysis might been elaborated 3. PULMONOLOGY Quantitative Assessment : 7/10 Qualitative Assessment :  Pi...

  Testicular Tumors.  (Pathology Assignment) Introduction and Incidence  Classification  EtioPathogenesis Gross features and Microscopy Genetic Factors Histopathology Clinical Staging Clinical Features Risk Factors Differential Diagnosis. INTRODUCTION - Testicular neoplasms comprise the most common solid malignancy affecting males between the ages of 15 and 35.   - They cause 1% of deaths. - The two main categories of testicular tumors are  Germ cell tumors (95%) and  Sex cord-stromal tumors. -  Germ cell tumors can start in several parts of the body: The testicles , which is the most common location The back of the abdomen near the spine, called the retroperitoneum . The central portion of the chest between the lungs, called the mediastinum . The lower spine. Very rarely, a small gland in the brain called the pineal gland . INCIDENCE Age – most common solid tumor of men between 20-30 years Race – White : Black = 4:1 in U.S. Side – Right > Left...