A Clinicopathological Analysis of Membranous Nephropathy and Its Correlation With the Immunohistochemical Expression of Phospholipase A2 Receptor (PLA2R) in Renal Biopsies in a Tertiary Care Center.

Background  Membranous nephropathy (MN) is the second most common adult-onset nephrotic syndrome worldwide. Traditionally, these were classified as primary and secondary, with primary causes showing higher positivity for various antigens, including M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R), a key antigen located in the podocyte against which antibodies are directed. Aim The aim of this study is to analyze the cases diagnosed as MN with clinicopathological parameters and PLA2R positivity by immunohistochemistry in renal biopsies.

Research output from India's Siddha system of medicine during 1972-2019: Bibliometric analysis points need to focus on quantity and quality.

Introduction: The Siddha system of medicine (SSM) is one of the Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM). In recent times, it has received adequate support from the Indian Ministry of Ayush. Like many such indigenous systems of medicine globally, the SSM is based on its own theoretical principles, philosophy, and methods of practice.

Adverse events in India's Ayush interventions for cervical and lumbar spondylosis: a systematic review.

Introduction: Low back and neck pain are common musculoskeletal disorders with multiple treatment options. India's traditional medical systems, known as Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy) offer range of interventions and are widely used. In view of limited documentation of adverse events following Ayush interventions for lumbar and cervical spondylosis, we synthesized evidence and estimated proportion of studies reporting adverse events.

Association Between Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk Score and Arteriovenous Fistula Failure in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis.

Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the vascular access of choice for hemodialysis in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients but has a significant failure rate. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a major cause of mortality in ESRD patients. Atherosclerosis of the peripheral vessels may contribute to poor maturation of AVF leading to the exploration of the ASCVD score as a prognostic tool for AVF failure.