ALL of the following are examples of common contiguous gene syndromes, EXCEPT:
Bloom syndrome
Williams syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome
Angelman syndrome
Which of the following condition is caused by imprinting abnormalities of chromosome 11p15.5 leading to downregulation of IGF2 and diminished growth?
Hurler’s syndrome
Prader Willi syndrome
Russell- Silver Syndrome
Beckwith- Wiedemann Syndrome
Y chromosome that is acrocentric, comes under which group of chromosomes?
Group D and G
Group C and F
Group A and C
Group C and G
Which of the following investigation is considered to be the gold standard in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
Ultrasound
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
Single energy X-ray absorptiometry
Quantitative computed tomography
Which one of the following statements regarding raloxifene in the management of osteoporosis is incorrect?
May worsen menopausal symptoms
Increases risk of thromboembolic events
Increases the risk of breast cancer
Is a selective oestrogen receptor modulator
All of the following agents decreases bone resorption in osteoporosis, EXCEPT:
Alendronate
Etidronate
Strontium
Teriparatide