Javier Crespo, head of the Spanish Digestive Pathology Society (SEPD).
The MIR 2022 examination date looms, and countless medical school graduates are engrossed in their final preparation stages. To simplify the process for students, Medical Writing explores one of the exam’s specialties. This piece focuses on Digestive System, a consistently prominent specialty in the MIR exam, featuring insights from Javier Crespo, President of the SEPD.
According to the National Digestive Commission’s president, digestive pathology—encompassing medical and surgical aspects—is a consistently high-frequency specialty in recent exams. Crespo cites the MIR 2019 exam as evidence; it contained the largest number of questions on this subject area. Specifically, 14 questions—identical to the 2020 exam.
“The MIR exam traditionally emphasizes digestive pathology, likely due to the extensive curriculum and high incidence,” the expert notes.
What Digestive topics are most frequently tested in the MIR?
Regarding frequently tested topics—a significant concern for applicants—the doctor admits prioritizing subjects is challenging given the breadth of Digestive issues. However, he states the most commonly tested topics, in descending order of frequency, are: inflammatory bowel disease, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis and its complications, small bowel disorders with malabsorption focus, acid-related esophagogastric disorders, and colorectal cancer in its various forms. “At least one question annually on these topics is practically guaranteed,” he affirms.
The SEPD chair clarifies that questions usually concentrate on treatment and diagnosis. “Clinical aspects hold an intermediate position, while pathophysiology and etiology questions are less common,” he adds.
Guidance for the final weeks of MIR preparation
“Diligence, consistency, perseverance, and, critically, composure and effective study methods are essential.” These are Crespo’s key recommendations for the 13,059 candidates facing the exam for one of the
MONTREAL | The Canadiens faced another familiar challenge in 2022. On New Year’s Day, the team added Alexander Romanov and Jake Evans to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Despite a significant number of positive tests within the team, the Habs concluded their southern U.S. trip with a matchup against the Florida Panthers at 1 p.m. at FLA Live Arena.
“Discussions with the NHL have taken place; ultimately, the league holds the final decision,” Dominique Ducharme remarked just over an hour before game time. “We have a contest. I won’t abandon my players; I have 18 to guide. We’ll assess the situation after today’s contest.”
“I don’t have any further arguments,” he added. “I wasn’t negotiating with the league. They are aware of our circumstances and authorized the game. There are no more debates. The game begins at 1 p.m.”
Geoff Molson likely urged NHL officials to postpone the game, but his input wasn’t decisive. Earlier this season, the Los Angeles Kings played a contest with only five defensemen and eleven forwards.
Gallagher’s Absence
Brendan Gallagher, who suffered a lower-body injury against the Hurricanes in Raleigh, missed the Panthers game. Jonathan Drouin, sidelined by a virus in the previous game, returned to the lineup.
Highlighting the unusual circumstances, Ducharme opted to use forward Cam Hillis against the Panthers. He had no other choice. Hillis had played for both the Trois-Rivières Lions in the ECHL and the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League this season.
On defense, the Canadiens relied on David Savard, Brett Kulak, Kale Clague, Sami Niku, and Corey Schueneman against a strong NHL opponent, the Panthers.
The CH had sixteen players sidelined due to COVID-19. Artturi Lehkonen, Laurent Dauphin, and Mike Hoffman were released after completing their ten-day quarantines, but missed the team’s road trip. Goaltending coach Éric Raymond was also absent.
Players Under COVID-19 Protocol
Artturi Lehkonen (December 18)
Laurent Dauphin (December 19)
Mike Hoffman (December 20)
Tyler Toffoli (December 27)
Jake Allen (December 27)
Ben Chiarot (December 27)
Joel Edmundson (December 27)
Jeff Petry (December 27)
Chris Wideman (December 27)
Paul Byron (December 29)
Cayden Primeau (December 29)
Louie Belpedio (December 30)
Gianni Fairbrother (December 30)
Brandon Baddock (December 31)
Alexander Romanov (January 1)
Jake Evans (January 1)
In Q3 2021, domestic consumption surged by 8.3%, a stark contrast to the 6.5% decline witnessed in the equivalent period of 2020. This robust increase, according to the HCP, added 8.8 percentage points to the nation’s economic expansion, reversing a previous 7-point negative impact.
Household spending rose 5.8%, a significant improvement over the 5.7% decrease observed previously, contributing 3.2 points to growth—a considerable turnaround from the earlier 3.1-point negative contribution. Government consumption also increased, climbing 5.2% compared to the earlier 3.7%, adding 1.1 points to growth, up from 0.7 point.
Overall investment (both fixed capital formation and inventory changes) saw a substantial upswing of 15.1%—a remarkable shift from the 13.9% drop in the prior year’s corresponding quarter. This contributed 4.5 percentage points to growth, compared to a 4.6-point negative contribution in the previous year.
Conversely, the HCP points out that net foreign trade negatively impacted growth, subtracting 1.1 points—a downturn from the 0.3-point positive contribution of the prior year’s equivalent period.
Import activity increased by 13.4% in Q3 2021, a considerable improvement over the 11.7% drop observed previously; this added a negative 5.7 points to growth, unlike the positive 5.6 points of the previous year. Exports, conversely, climbed 13%, significantly higher than the 13.3% decrease observed in the similar period of the previous year, contributing 4.7 points to growth versus a prior negative contribution of 5.3 points.
The HCP also highlights that gross investment attained 30.4% of GDP, a jump from 26.7% in the same quarter of the previous year. This meant the nation’s financing requirement decreased marginally, falling from 0.9% to 0.5% of GDP.
Chennai, Initially Published Jan 1, 2022 10:32 PM IST
Chennai: Shahrukh Khan, a key figure in Tamil Nadu’s cricketing scene and the Indian Premier League (IPL), has significantly impacted domestic cricket lately. His pivotal role secured Tamil Nadu’s triumph in the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His contributions extended to the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well. However, his IPL participation may have been less extensive in the last season.
He functioned as a crucial finisher for Tamil Nadu. He credits his exceptional finishing prowess to MS Dhoni. “Dhoni possesses an unparalleled understanding of the game and a keen awareness of his own capabilities. My ambition is to emulate his finishing style. Dhoni’s leadership on the field is inspiring. He’s always been a role model for me. With Dhoni at the crease, the pressure shifts entirely to the bowlers, ”he remarked.
Shahrukh also addressed his IPL prospects. “I’ve considered my IPL opportunities. However, my current focus is solely on the Ranji Trophy. My top priority is maximizing my performance for the team. A major benefit of participating in the IPL is the opportunity to elevate your game to unprecedented levels.
Training alongside top-tier bowlers such as Mohammad Shami, Riley Meredith, and Chris Jordan has significantly bolstered his confidence. The experience of facing them during practice sessions undeniably refines one’s abilities, ”he stated.
Shahrukh Khan anticipates challenging Ranji Trophy encounters but remains optimistic about his prospects to excel. While he previously shone as a Punjab Kings player in the IPL, he wasn’t selected in the recent mega auction.
Last Updated Jan 1, 2022 10:32 PM IS