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A Study on Iron Status in Hypothyroidism Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Introduction: Hypothyroidism is a common disease in India and worldwide. It affects even at a young age and is prevalent in both males and females. Iron is an essential cofactor needed for the enzyme thyroperoxidase (TPO) to function effec…
Unresolved Complete Heart Block in a Patient Treated for Euthyroid Graves’ Disease: A Diagnostic Dilemma Open
The cardiovascular implications of thyroid disease have been recognized as one of the most characteristic signs that result from the effect of thyroid hormone (TH). Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism produce changes in cardiac contrac…
Assessment of physical functioning in rheumatoid arthritis patients after rituximab therapy using health assessment questionnaire-disability index Open
The most frequently used instrument for measuring self-reported physical function in rheumatoid arthritis is the health assessment questionnaire – disability index. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of treatment with ri…
Toxicity profile of chemotherapy regimens for multiple myeloma patients using CTCAE Criteria Open
Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy of B-cells of plasma cells. The increasing incidence of MM and because of the scarcity of Indian studies on this topic, a detailed study regarding the toxicity profile of chem…
Dabigatran Open
Background: Dabigatran is the first oral direct thrombin inhibitor which is endorsed by Food and Drug Administration in the prevention of embolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Suitable dose of the drug for the pa…
Multiple myeloma: Unveiling the survival data with different lines of treatments Open
Purpose: The incidence of multiple myeloma (MM) is rising and there are fewer Indian studies; a comprehensive research of MM patients’ survival data in a real-world population is needed. This study aims to analyze the survival status of MM…
Impact of Digitalization in the Eye Strain during Covid-19 Lockdown Period: An Epidemiological Study Open
Background: Over past few months due to COVID-19 lockdown, our society has been in indoor settings where the education, work and entertainment are through digital platform. This created an increase in rate of digital eye strain. Method & m…
Newer Oral Anticoagulant Therapy – Prospects and Practices: A Review Open
The conventionally used anticoagulants for the treatment of thromboembolism include unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin, fondaparinux and Vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin, phencoumarol.Though they were considered the…
Impact of Focussed Care in Heart Failure Patients on Hospital Readmission and Mortality Open
: Objectives: To compare patient health outcomes like mortality and rehospitalisation among heart failure patients receiving focussed care under HF clinics and those receiving usual care under regular cardiac outpatient department. Methods…
ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT OUTCOME IN TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS APPROACHING A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL Open
Objectives: The main objectives of the study were to determine the treatment outcome of tuberculosis (TB) patients in a tertiary care hospital, factors associated with the success of treatment, the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated …
STUDY ON QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT IN DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES Open
Objective: The aim was to study the vision-related quality of life (QOL) for diabetic retinopathy (DR) among patients with Type 2 diabetes and to assess the direct medical cost of different treatment modalities. Methods: It was based on an…
ASSESMENT OF CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF LOSARTAN AND AMLODIPINE IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENT WITH LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY Open
Objective: Hypertension is an important worldwide public health challenge because of its high frequency and concomitant risks of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is defined as an increase in the mass o…
Sustainable Environment: Practices in Indian Space Research Organization - A Case Study Open
Objective: This paper illustrates the need for sustainable environment and various measures being implemented at ISRO, highlighting the investment and benefits derived out of such measures. Methods: ISRO being public organization is always…