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View article: Diagnostic utility of flexible bronchoscopy in smear-negative and atypical lung infections: identifying tuberculosis, fungal, and non-tuberculous mycobacteria infections and malignancy
Diagnostic utility of flexible bronchoscopy in smear-negative and atypical lung infections: identifying tuberculosis, fungal, and non-tuberculous mycobacteria infections and malignancy Open
Fiber-optic bronchoscopy (FOB) plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of various pulmonary diseases by offering direct visualization of the airways and enabling targeted sampling for microbiological and histopathological eval…
View article: Risk Factors of Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment
Risk Factors of Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment Open
View article: REMARKABLE ASSOCIATIONS AMONG THE INFINITE SERIES N(q) AND η-FUNCTIONS
REMARKABLE ASSOCIATIONS AMONG THE INFINITE SERIES N(q) AND η-FUNCTIONS Open
View article: AN APPROACH TO CONNECT THE RAMANUJAN-TYPE EISENSTEIN SERIES N(Q) WITH THETA FUNCTIONS FORMULATED BY BORWEIN
AN APPROACH TO CONNECT THE RAMANUJAN-TYPE EISENSTEIN SERIES N(Q) WITH THETA FUNCTIONS FORMULATED BY BORWEIN Open
View article: Semmes Weinstein monofilament test for detection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: sensitivity and specificity
Semmes Weinstein monofilament test for detection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: sensitivity and specificity Open
Background Peripheral neuropathy predisposes to diabetic foot and this predilection is worsened by poorly controlled sugars. Diabetic foot increases the mortality and morbidity associated with diabetes. Thus, it is crucial to screen for di…
View article: Perceptions of MBBS Phase II Students on Gamification
Perceptions of MBBS Phase II Students on Gamification Open
Introduction: Traditional didactic lectures make classes monotonous and lead to reduced student engagement and interaction. Gamification can be used to break the monotony. Use of game elements in a non-gaming context is gamification. Simpl…
View article: Role of Impedance Plethysmography in Detecting Dysautonomia and Vascular Changes in the Dysglycemic Milieu of Gestational Diabetes – A Case–Control Study
Role of Impedance Plethysmography in Detecting Dysautonomia and Vascular Changes in the Dysglycemic Milieu of Gestational Diabetes – A Case–Control Study Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: Gestational diabetes, which is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance first seen during pregnancy, is increasing in prevalence in India. Gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes share the common pathophysiolog…
View article: Vitamin D deficiency in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: its association with microvascular complications
Vitamin D deficiency in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: its association with microvascular complications Open
Introduction and Aim: A worldwide epidemic, type 2 diabetes affects 382 million people. Nephropathy, neuropathy, and retinopathy are examples of microvascular consequences. According to estimates, 1 billion people, or close to 15% of the w…
View article: Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling after Ayurveda intervention to bronchial asthmatics identifies differential methylation in several transcription factors with immune process related function
Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling after Ayurveda intervention to bronchial asthmatics identifies differential methylation in several transcription factors with immune process related function Open
Our study reports the DNA methylation-regulated genes in bronchial asthmatics showing improvement in symptoms after Ayurveda intervention. DNA methylation regulation in the identified genes and pathways represents the Ayurveda intervention…
View article: Perceptions of Students on the Foundation Course for Allied Health Sciences
Perceptions of Students on the Foundation Course for Allied Health Sciences Open
Background The medical college environment is different from the highly protected environment of schools. Students of Allied health sciences may find this transition difficult. A foundation course will smoothen the process of transition. A…
View article: Being well – A proactive mental wellness intervention for undergraduate medical students
Being well – A proactive mental wellness intervention for undergraduate medical students Open
Introduction: Medical students are more prone to mental health disorders than their peers in other courses. Evidence indicates that positive wellness practices improve medical students' and physicians' mental well-being. However, proactive…
View article: Critical analysis of admissibility of forensic evidence and reports in the criminal justice system of India
Critical analysis of admissibility of forensic evidence and reports in the criminal justice system of India Open
We have needs to use scientific methods in investigation for collection of evidence and to ensure that evidence is collected and retained without being contaminated and altered, packed and sent in a scientific and safe manner to the lab is…
View article: DRESS syndrome: Tricky to diagnose but easy to treat
DRESS syndrome: Tricky to diagnose but easy to treat Open
A 27-year-old female presented to us with a short history of fever, jaundice, rash, and worsening hepatic dysfunction subsequent to treatment with intravenous antibiotics and alternative medicine for a urinary tract infection. The eosinoph…
View article: Bacteria-Mediated Oncogenesis and the Underlying Molecular Intricacies: What We Know So Far
Bacteria-Mediated Oncogenesis and the Underlying Molecular Intricacies: What We Know So Far Open
Cancers are known to have multifactorial etiology. Certain bacteria and viruses are proven carcinogens. Lately, there has been in-depth research investigating carcinogenic capabilities of some bacteria. Reports indicate that chronic inflam…
View article: Referee report. For: The Frontline War: A Case-control study of risk factors for COVID-19 among health care workers [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 not approved]
Referee report. For: The Frontline War: A Case-control study of risk factors for COVID-19 among health care workers [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 not approved] Open
View article: With a pinch of salt: The importance of history in evaluation of hyponatremia
With a pinch of salt: The importance of history in evaluation of hyponatremia Open
Fatigue, a non-specific symptom, is often dismissed as trivial or functional, however, an underlying malignant, endocrine, or metabolic disorder may be the cause of fatigue. We present the case of an elderly lady who presented with tiredne…
View article: Looking beyond the obvious: diagnosis and management of malaria and human immunodeficiency virus coinfection
Looking beyond the obvious: diagnosis and management of malaria and human immunodeficiency virus coinfection Open
An atypical presentation of malaria with an unusual complication can initially leads to an incorrect diagnosis, whose puzzling clinical features resolves once the correct diagnosis is made and the treatment is initiated. Here, we report on…
View article: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in prediabetes – Predisposing and protective factors
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in prediabetes – Predisposing and protective factors Open
Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide with a prevalence ranging from 5% to 28% in India. It is a common cause of chronic liver disease and can lead to complications including cirrhosis and portal hy…
View article: Doctors' Perception of Assisted Death: The Effect of Career Stage
Doctors' Perception of Assisted Death: The Effect of Career Stage Open
Introduction: Doctors' role in care is changing to the extent that their responsibility now includes not only preserving life and its quality but extends to end of life care as well. Patients -are now asking for more autonomy in choosing t…
View article: Thyroid-stimulating hormone in hypothyroidism – How high is too high?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone in hypothyroidism – How high is too high? Open
Background: The prevalence of hypothyroidism in the developed world is about 4-5% and in India is 10.9%. The goal of treating hypothyroidism is to maintain thyrotropin (TSH) levels within the normal reference range. Studies have shown that…
View article: Reperfusion Failure: A Study Using Electrocardiographic Criteria
Reperfusion Failure: A Study Using Electrocardiographic Criteria Open
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View article: Genetic and epigenetic changes in host ABCB1 influences malaria susceptibility to Plasmodium falciparum
Genetic and epigenetic changes in host ABCB1 influences malaria susceptibility to Plasmodium falciparum Open
Multiple mechanisms such as genetic and epigenetic variations within a key gene may play a role in malarial susceptibility and response to anti-malarial drugs in the population. ABCB1 is one of the well-studied membrane transporter genes t…
View article: AWARENESS OF DIAGNOSIS AMONG CANCER PATIENTS AND ITS OUTCOME
AWARENESS OF DIAGNOSIS AMONG CANCER PATIENTS AND ITS OUTCOME Open
BACKGROUND
\nClinical experience and research evidence suggests that in India many cancer patients are not informed about their diagnosis
\nand prognosis. Previous studies have demonstrated an increased risk for psychiatric morbidity amon…
View article: Medical students as diabetes educators
Medical students as diabetes educators Open
Introduction: As in all chronic diseases, an important component of care in diabetes is patient education (diabetes self-management education). Many diabetic care programs have shown that using specially trained diabetes educators – nurses…
View article: Factors That Affect The Severity of Dengue
Factors That Affect The Severity of Dengue Open
Dengue is the most important viral vector transmitted disease world wide in terms of morbidity and mortality.According to WHO around 5,00,000 cases of DHF(Dengue hemorrhagic Fever) and DSS(Dengue Shock Syndrome) occur annually with 22,000 …
View article: Oral Malignant Melanoma: A Brief Review
Oral Malignant Melanoma: A Brief Review Open
Malignant melanoma is an aggressive neoplasm affecting the oral cavity. It has the most biologically unpredictable behavior. The tumors can be locally invasive or metastasize to other parts of the body. Pre-existing pigmentations can evolv…
View article: PREVALENCE OF IGE MEDIATED AIRBORNE ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN
PREVALENCE OF IGE MEDIATED AIRBORNE ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN Open
Respiratory allergies constitute one of the major allergic disorders affecting children at global level. In the Renuka Diagnostics Laboratory, serum samples of 280 children (aged between 05-11) were tested for Inhalation allergy (IgE) on c…
View article: A rare case report of Ellis Van Creveld syndrome in an Indian patient and literature review
A rare case report of Ellis Van Creveld syndrome in an Indian patient and literature review Open
View article: N-Acetyl Cysteine in the Management of Rodenticide Consumption — Life Saving?
N-Acetyl Cysteine in the Management of Rodenticide Consumption — Life Saving? Open
NAC may have a role in the management of ALF associated with rodenticide consumption.