Outcome, risk factors and therapeutic strategies in carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteraemia from Pakistan.

Background: Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative (CRGN) bacteraemia has high mortality and limited therapeutic options. We assessed the risk factors and outcome of CRGN bacteraemia treated with limited options.

Methods: A prospective cohort study done at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan, from October 2021 to August 2022.

Yogic practice and diabetes mellitus in geriatric patients.

Background: Stress has negative effect on health and type 2 diabetes patients may be at an increased risk. Abnormally high levels of free radicals and the simultaneous decline of antioxidant defense mechanisms can increase lipid peroxidation and insulin resistance. The objective of the present study was to demonstrate the efficacy of yogic practice in geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and also to compare the efficacy with the state of glycaemic control.