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View article: Role of Mast Cells in Assessing the Degree of Fibrosis in Histopathological Scoring of Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia
Role of Mast Cells in Assessing the Degree of Fibrosis in Histopathological Scoring of Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia Open
Introduction: Extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA) is a fibroinflammatory disorder characterised by the fibrosed development of extrahepatic biliary ducts, resulting in cholestatic jaundice. Inflammation and inflammatory cytokines have been…
View article: Bridging Biology and Therapy: Advances in Management of Bipolar Disorder
Bridging Biology and Therapy: Advances in Management of Bipolar Disorder Open
Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric illness that is characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression that significantly affect the quality of life. It is a chronic condition that has multifactorial pathophysiological mec…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice About Epilepsy Among Attendants Of Epilepsy Patients in Bangladesh: A Hospital Based Study
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice About Epilepsy Among Attendants Of Epilepsy Patients in Bangladesh: A Hospital Based Study Open
Background: Knowledge and positive attitudes are required for attendants of People With Epilepsy (PWE) to allow them to play their roles efficiently. Knowledge,Attitude and Practice (KAP) study among attendants of PWE was limited in Bangla…
View article: From Calculi to Infection: A Comprehensive Review of the Dual Burden of Kidney Stones and UTIs
From Calculi to Infection: A Comprehensive Review of the Dual Burden of Kidney Stones and UTIs Open
Infection in the urinary tract and stones in the kidney are common, frequently linked illnesses that have a big impact on public health. With an emphasis on the cyclical relationship between recurring infections and stone development, this…
View article: GluN2B of NMDA receptor and Calmodulin: Ameliorate calcium homeostasis for the mitigation of Alzheimer disease
GluN2B of NMDA receptor and Calmodulin: Ameliorate calcium homeostasis for the mitigation of Alzheimer disease Open
N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR)mediated excitatory glutamatergic neurotransmission is essential for synaptic plasticity and neuronal survival. However, excessive NMDAR activation results in excitotoxicity and encourages cell death as…
View article: Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome - a rare entity in the pediatric population
Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome - a rare entity in the pediatric population Open
The pathogenesis of SRUS is not well understood. It may be associated with chronic mucosal and hypoperfusion-induced ischemic injury to the rectal mucosa due to trauma or increased rectal pressure during straining. Solitary rectal ulcer is…
View article: Paediatric Nasal Rhinosporidiosis – An Overlooked Clinical Diagnosis in Non-Endemic Region
Paediatric Nasal Rhinosporidiosis – An Overlooked Clinical Diagnosis in Non-Endemic Region Open
Nasal obstruction is an important clinical complaint in the adolescent age group and may lead to several early and late sinonasal complications. Rhinosporidiosis, an endemic disease of the Southern part of India, is an important differenti…
View article: Natural history of immune thrombocytopenia in 21st century
Natural history of immune thrombocytopenia in 21st century Open
View article: The Pediatric Fluid Cytology: A 2-year experience of a tertiary care pediatric center of North India
The Pediatric Fluid Cytology: A 2-year experience of a tertiary care pediatric center of North India Open
Background: Body fluid analysis containing exfoliated cells in effusion may reveal information about neoplastic and non-neoplastic etiology. Most important indication of fluid cytology is to look for malignant cells. CSF examination is ano…
View article: ‘Hemophagocytosis’ a small yet relevant bone marrow aspirate finding: experience of a tertiary care pediatric centre in India
‘Hemophagocytosis’ a small yet relevant bone marrow aspirate finding: experience of a tertiary care pediatric centre in India Open
Backgrond: Hemophagocytosis (HS) is an interesting finding that is observed in bone marrow, lymph nodes, CSF other reticuloendothelial systems but at times is overlooked or is not incorporated in reports. Demonstration of hemophagocytosis …
View article: Peripheral Blood Smear Morphology- A Red Flag in COVID-19
Peripheral Blood Smear Morphology- A Red Flag in COVID-19 Open
Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole word medically, economically and emotionally. It is being considered as the biggest pandemic after the Spanish flu, with very high degree of morbidity and mortality in those with complications. The …
View article: Cytological Diagnosis of Giant Cell Lesions in Infants-A Red Herring
Cytological Diagnosis of Giant Cell Lesions in Infants-A Red Herring Open
Introduction: Head and neck swellings and nodules are commonly seen in the pediatric population with most of the lesions falling in the benign neoplasm category.Auricular tumors are relatively rare with most common swellings being infectiv…
View article: The Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and routine hematological parameters of COVID-19 Patient: A perspective of the Indian scenario from a frontline pilot study of 32 COVID-19 cases in a Tertiary Care Institute of North India. (Preprint)
The Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and routine hematological parameters of COVID-19 Patient: A perspective of the Indian scenario from a frontline pilot study of 32 COVID-19 cases in a Tertiary Care Institute of North India. (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19) is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 and is declared as a global pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO). Various hematological parameters alteration has been documented in the Chinese l…
View article: The Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and routine hematological parameters of COVID-19 Patient : A perspective of the Indian scenario from a frontline pilot study of 32 COVID-19 cases in a Tertiary Care Institute of North India
The Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and routine hematological parameters of COVID-19 Patient : A perspective of the Indian scenario from a frontline pilot study of 32 COVID-19 cases in a Tertiary Care Institute of North India Open
Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 and is declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Various hematological parameters alteration has been documented in the Chine…
View article: COVID 19 and Pancytopenia: A Single Case Experience of a Pediatrics Institute
COVID 19 and Pancytopenia: A Single Case Experience of a Pediatrics Institute Open
Introduction:The COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed the world machinery and the whole world has been battling this crisis with large number of deaths.India reported its first case in January 2020 in Kerala [1].Experimental research findings i…
View article: Novel Insights into the Hematological Parameter Abnormalities in Pediatric COVID-19 Cases: Observation from A Preliminary Study of 11 Pediatric COVID-19 Cases in A Tertiary Care Center of North India
Novel Insights into the Hematological Parameter Abnormalities in Pediatric COVID-19 Cases: Observation from A Preliminary Study of 11 Pediatric COVID-19 Cases in A Tertiary Care Center of North India Open
Introduction:The Corona Virus Disease 2019, caused by novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is an acute respiratory and systemic illness, and is declared as a global pandemic by WHO on the 11 th of March 2020.Only 2.2% to 1.7% of pediatric COVID-19…
View article: Cellular cardiac myxoma: New histopathological subtype?
Cellular cardiac myxoma: New histopathological subtype? Open
View article: Isolated Cysticercosis of the Abdominal Wall-A Case Report of a Rare Site of Occurrence
Isolated Cysticercosis of the Abdominal Wall-A Case Report of a Rare Site of Occurrence Open
Pediatric population is the most susceptible age for parasitic infestation and is common in the developing nations where cleanliness and hygiene are an issue and overpopulation and overcrowding are rampantly present. The incidence of cysti…
View article: Tailoring Treatment To Meet The Needs Of Children With Hemophilia
Tailoring Treatment To Meet The Needs Of Children With Hemophilia Open
View article: Hypopigmentation with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: A Clinical Approach
Hypopigmentation with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: A Clinical Approach Open
View article: Nora’s lesion of 2nd metacarpal treated by wide excision, autologous fibular grafting and metacarpophalangeal joint replacement: A rare case report
Nora’s lesion of 2nd metacarpal treated by wide excision, autologous fibular grafting and metacarpophalangeal joint replacement: A rare case report Open
View article: Procalcitonin Level in Neonatal Sepsis
Procalcitonin Level in Neonatal Sepsis Open
A prospective study was conducted in a tertiary care centre from June 2015 to October 2016 to evaluate role of serum procalcitonin (PCT) level in predicting neonatal sepsis and comparison with CRP as a marker of neonatal sepsis. 100 neonat…
View article: Sclerosing liposarcoma of the anterior mediastinum: An unusual case.
Sclerosing liposarcoma of the anterior mediastinum: An unusual case. Open
Liposarcomas are extremely rare in the mediastinum. Patients usually present late due to the compressive effect of the tumor on the adjacent structures. Severity of the symptoms depend mainly on the size of the tumor and the structure it i…
View article: Immunohistochemical characterization of glandular elements in glandular cardiac myxoma: Study of six cases
Immunohistochemical characterization of glandular elements in glandular cardiac myxoma: Study of six cases Open
Glandular cardiac myxoma is a rare entity which shows characteristics similar to those of classical cardiac myxoma with benign glandular elements showing enteric differentiation. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice with g…
View article: Familial biatrial cardiac myxoma with glandular elements: A Rare entity with review of literature
Familial biatrial cardiac myxoma with glandular elements: A Rare entity with review of literature Open
Cardiac myxomas are benign neoplasm of the heart with an incidence of 0.3%. Glandular cardiac myxomas are very rare and accounts for less than 3% of all cardiac myxomas. Here, we report a case of familial glandular cardiac myxoma in a 35 y…
View article: Total and Ionic Serum Calcium Level in Icteric Newborn Receiving Phototherapy
Total and Ionic Serum Calcium Level in Icteric Newborn Receiving Phototherapy Open
Jaundice is the most common condition that requires medical attention in newborns. The study was conducted on 100 neonates (42 preterm and 58 term) presenting with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy. Only normal neonates we…
View article: Differential Diagnosis of Cerebral Malaria by CSF ADA, Serum ADS and its Ratio
Differential Diagnosis of Cerebral Malaria by CSF ADA, Serum ADS and its Ratio Open
A case control study was conducted comparing CSF ADA, Serum ADA and its ratio for differentiating cerebral malaria from viral encephalitis in the Department of Pediatrics, M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi during January 2010 – October 2011. …
View article: Angiomyomatous hamartoma of lymph nodes: Clinicopathological study of 6 cases with review of literature
Angiomyomatous hamartoma of lymph nodes: Clinicopathological study of 6 cases with review of literature Open
Angiomyomatous hamartoma (AMH) is a rare disease with predisposition for inguinal and femoral lymph nodes. Histologically, it is characterized by replacement of lymph nodal parenchyma with irregularly distributed thick walled blood vessels…
View article: Vascular Cyst of Adrenal: A Report of Two Cases
Vascular Cyst of Adrenal: A Report of Two Cases Open
Vascular cysts of the adrenal gland are rare heterogeneous group of lesions with an autopsy incidence of 0.06%. They have female preponderance with most common presentation being pain abdomen. Cysts of the adrenal glands are classified as …
View article: Immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded renal biopsies: Experience of a tertiary care center with review of literature
Immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded renal biopsies: Experience of a tertiary care center with review of literature Open
As a "salvage" technique, immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded renal biopsies is of great diagnostic utility, however not without pitfalls.