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View article: Changes in Post-Operative Compared to Pre-Operative Level of Liver Function Tests in Patients Undergoing Elective Lap Cholecystectomy in Tertiary Care Centre
Changes in Post-Operative Compared to Pre-Operative Level of Liver Function Tests in Patients Undergoing Elective Lap Cholecystectomy in Tertiary Care Centre Open
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) remains the preferred surgical intervention for patients with symptomatic gallstone disease, owing to its minimally invasive nature, reduced postoperative discomfort, shorter hospitalization, a…
View article: A Literature Review of Management of Vatakantaka (Plantar Fascitis) with Agnikarma (Mrittika Shalaka)
A Literature Review of Management of Vatakantaka (Plantar Fascitis) with Agnikarma (Mrittika Shalaka) Open
In the world of modernization, due to rapidly changing lifestyles, most people now lead frenetic, active lives that involve constant standing and walking, significantly contributing to society's general health. Vatakantaka is a painful con…
View article: Diabetic Foot Ulcer- A clinical study
Diabetic Foot Ulcer- A clinical study Open
Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the common presentations of diabetic foot. The diabetic foot may be defined as a group of syndromes in which neuropathy, ischemia and infection lead to tissue breakdown, resulting in morbidity and possible amp…
View article: Interventions of Assistive Technology and Devices to Aid Physically, Cognitively and Speech-Impaired Patients
Interventions of Assistive Technology and Devices to Aid Physically, Cognitively and Speech-Impaired Patients Open
Biomedical engineers have been revolutionizing the industry of assistive technologies to govern the lives of many pain points related to physical trajectories, cognitive impairments, or disabilities. This research publication will provide …
View article: Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Coil Embolization
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Coil Embolization Open
A 42-year-old woman, who was a known case of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), came to the outpatient department (OPD) with the given chest X-ray posteroanterior (PA) view.Multiple organs were involved.She also had pulmonary art…
View article: Pulmonary Hydatid without Liver Involvement: A Case Series
Pulmonary Hydatid without Liver Involvement: A Case Series Open
Pulmonary hydatid is not a rare disease.But raising a suspicion for its diagnosis is limited.There are limited approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of the same.We present here four cases of pulmonary hydatid, without liver involvemen…
View article: Cystic lung disease lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in a male patient
Cystic lung disease lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in a male patient Open
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is characterised by the proliferation of abnormal smooth muscle cells (LAM cells) in the lungs, lymph nodes and other organs. We report the case of a man in his 50s who had right-sided pleural effusion. On pe…
View article: Syringo-Pleural Shunt: A Rare Cause of Recurrent Pleural Effusion
Syringo-Pleural Shunt: A Rare Cause of Recurrent Pleural Effusion Open
case of a patient with reported spinal tuberculosis (TB) that developed syringomyelia, a rare sequelae of the disease is presented in this report. He underwent syringo-pleural shunting for syringomyelia. After 15 years, the patient present…
View article: Genetic Insight into Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome in Indian patients reveals novel mutations in <i>FLCN</i>
Genetic Insight into Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome in Indian patients reveals novel mutations in <i>FLCN</i> Open
Background Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHDS) is a rare monogenic condition mostly associated with germline mutations at FLCN . It is characterized by either one or more manifestations of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), skin fibrofolli…
View article: The untimely demise of the TB Free block model in the wake of coronavirus disease 2019 in India
The untimely demise of the TB Free block model in the wake of coronavirus disease 2019 in India Open
In March 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India would achieve tuberculosis (TB) elimination by 2025, 5 years ahead of the global targets, which seemed unrealistic. 1 Nonetheless, this gave an impetus to all sectors to escal…
View article: Bullet in tracheobronchial tree without lung contusion removed by fibreoptic bronchoscopy in two parts
Bullet in tracheobronchial tree without lung contusion removed by fibreoptic bronchoscopy in two parts Open
A person presented with multiple gunshot injury. Chest x-ray & CT whole body trauma protocol was done which showed multiples pellets of bullet in abdomen and one bullet in elbow according to entry wound. There was an entry wound without an…
View article: Barber's neck manipulation causing bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis and type-2 respiratory failure
Barber's neck manipulation causing bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis and type-2 respiratory failure Open
This is a case report of an unusual cause of bilateral diaphragmatic palsy. A 54-year-old gentleman, presented to us with exertional dyspnea and chest heaviness for the past 6 months which had increased in the last 6 days. Dyspnea increase…
View article: Experience with very high dose (8mg/kg/day, maximum 60mg/day) prednisolone for West syndrome in a resource limited setting
Experience with very high dose (8mg/kg/day, maximum 60mg/day) prednisolone for West syndrome in a resource limited setting Open
The Journal is the primary organ of Continuing Paediatric Medical Education in Sri Lanka. The journal also has a website. Free full text access is available for all readers.The Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health is now indexed in SciVerse S…
View article: Line probe assay – best modality for early diagnosis of multidrug resistant tuberculosis
Line probe assay – best modality for early diagnosis of multidrug resistant tuberculosis Open
Background: The highest percentage of MDRTB patients are found in India. Early diagnosis and treatment of these cases is vital. GeneXpert is widely recommended as the best tool for early diagnosis of Rifampicin resistance. However Isoniazi…
View article: Acute Post-traumatic Pediatric Dural Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report
Acute Post-traumatic Pediatric Dural Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report Open
Pediatric cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (PDST) is seen frequently after ear problems, coagulation disorders, and acute gastroenteritis with dehydration. Etiology is uncommon after head injury and poses great challenge to manage it. Till…
View article: Identification of Candida species in neonatal septicaemia
Identification of Candida species in neonatal septicaemia Open
Background: Candidemia refers to presence of candida species in blood. It is significant cause of mortality and morbidity in neonatal intensive care unit. Candidiasis is a primary or secondary fungal infection involving a member of genus c…
View article: To Study Modifiable Lifestyle Variables And Health Care Seeking Behaviour Amongst Overweight And Obese Children Of Age Group 6 To 18 Years - A Hospital Based Study"
To Study Modifiable Lifestyle Variables And Health Care Seeking Behaviour Amongst Overweight And Obese Children Of Age Group 6 To 18 Years - A Hospital Based Study" Open
INTRODUCTION:- In India, little attention has been paid to childhood obesity, so present study is done to emphasize factors to curb it like modification of dietary pattern and importance of physical activity so as to prevent the childhoodo…