Clinical Characteristics, and Prevalence of Hepatic and Bone Mineral Density Abnormalities in Patients With Sheehan Syndrome: Data From a Tertiary Care Center.

Objective: Sheehan syndrome (SS), or postpartum pituitary necrosis, occurs due to reduced vascular supply to pituitary gland after postpartum hemorrhage, often linked to coagulation abnormalities, and pituitary antibodies. A smaller sella turcica volume is a risk factor for SS, consequent to compressive effects on the pituitary stalk. Hypopituitarism in SS increases the risk of metabolic liver and bone diseases.

Hypermethylation and down-regulation of vitamin D receptor (VDR) as contributing factors for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): a case-control study from Kashmir, North India.

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevailing endocrinopathy affecting a significant population of women of reproductive age across the globe. A myriad set of complex intertwined factors ranging from etiological, genetic, and epigenetic reasons cause this disorder. Out of the different factors, vitamin D shows an imperative aspect in health and fertility of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Role of Gene Xpert in smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis.

Background: Tuberculosis is a major health problem contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment is the key for TB control. Sputum microscopy is a rapid and inexpensive test but due to low and variable sensitivity, many cases can be missed.

Clinical characteristics among patients with COVID‑19: A single‑center retrospective study.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical features and laboratory parameters of hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and assess the characteristics between severe and non-severe cases. The study retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 1,096 patients, of which, 626 (57.11%) and 470 (42.

Relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and symptom severity in Covid-19 patients: the mediating role of illness perception and Covid-19 fear.

The dynamic nature of coronavirus-19 (Covid-19) has caused a wreaked havoc globally, with millions of confirmed cases and deaths. Therefore, it is important to understand the psychological impact of the Covid-19 on the patients. In the present study, we examine whether intolerance of uncertainty was related to the severity of symptoms and whether this relationship is mediated by perception of illness and covid-19 fear.

Managing COPD exacerbation at home- Teleconsultations amid COVID-19.

Background: Due to an enormous health care crisis arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, alternate methods of seeking treatment like tele-consultation proved useful to patients. We assessed the role of teleconsultation in managing COPD exacerbations at home in the times of COVID-19 crisis.

Materials And Methods: A prospective study of 527 diagnosed cases of COPD seeking treatment for exacerbation of their illness telephonically because of difficulty in visiting the hospitals created by the COVID-19 lockdown.

Clinico-radiological profile of COVID-19 in Kashmiri population: A descriptive study.

Aim: The purpose of our study was to assess the presentation of COVID-19 disease in terms of clinical and radiological features in our population.

Methods: 64 RT-PCR documented COVID-19 patients were included in the study. Clinical, biochemical, and radiological data were collected and analyzed retrospectively from last week of March to 30 April 2020.

Correction: Stigma in coronavirus disease-19 survivors in Kashmir, India: A cross-sectional exploratory study.

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Stigma in coronavirus disease-19 survivors in Kashmir, India: A cross-sectional exploratory study.

Background: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) has not only spawned a lot of stigma and discrimination towards its survivors but also to their corpses. We aimed to assess the magnitude and correlates of stigma in these survivors, on return to their communities.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional, hospital-based, exploratory study conducted by the postgraduate department of psychiatry, in collaboration with the postgraduate department of chest medicine, Govt.

Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome with syndrome X--a rare association from the Indian subcontinent.

Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome or chondroectodermal dysplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism that affects the skeleton and skin appendages. Disproportionate dwarfism, postaxial polydactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, a small chest, and a high frequency of congenital heart defects characterize this autosomal recessive syndrome. Metabolic consequences of chondroectodermal dysplasia have not been reported previously from India.