sternoclavicular abscess with osteomyelitis-a rare case report.

osteomyelitis is a rare occurrence as compared to enteric fever and diarrhoea which are common manifestations caused by this microorganism. In reported cases of Salmonella osteomyelitis, commonly involved sites are long bones like the femur and humerus. Uncommon reports of Salmonella osteomyelitis from sites such as radius, ulna, tibia and vertebrae have also emerged.

Early Recognition of Overweight Hyperglycaemia May Improve Clinical Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes.

Diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death, directly accounting for 1.5 million deaths annually worldwide. Despite several breakthrough discoveries, little progress has been made in type 2 diabetes outcomes over the past 100 years.

Siddha Self-Inquiry for Flow, Bliss, and Uvagai: Mindfulness for Intuitive Lifestyle in Complex Cardiac Disease.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mental health disorders contribute to significant healthcare expenses. Lifestyle approaches that empower and enable patients to participate in their recovery are needed with the increasing complexity of cardiac patients. Traditional Tamil medical practice of Siddha self-inquiry meditation targets holistic health through intuitive lifestyle transformation.

Siddha fasting in obese acute decompensated heart failure may improve hospital outcomes through empowerment and natural ketosis.

Background: Morbid obesity (BMI > 35 kg/m2 with comorbid conditions) is present in 25 - 35% of acute decompensated heart failure (AHF) patients. Prevalence of HF increases with duration of morbid obesity from 30% at 15 years to over 90% at 30 years. There is a need to develop pragmatic therapies that address the unique physical and mental challenges faced by obese AHF patients.