Renal Function as a Predictor of Mortality and Functional Outcomes in Acute Stroke: A Prospective Study.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, and understanding modifiable predictors of stroke outcomes is crucial. This study explores the relationship between renal function, assessed via estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and serum creatinine, and stroke mortality and functional outcomes in a cohort of acute stroke patients in India.

Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted from February 2021 to October 2022, including 104 acute stroke patients from MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, India.

Dietary Habits and Their Impact on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is marked by the frequent occurrence of stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation at least once a week. When reflux leads to troublesome symptoms and esophageal damage and adversely affects quality of life, it is diagnosed as GERD. Age, gender, ethnicity, genetic predispositions, and aspects of diet and lifestyle, including factors like obesity and smoking, are associated with GERD.

New-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pregnancy: A Case Report.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is extremely uncommon during pregnancy. The alterations in the immune system that occur to support the developing fetus make the onset of RA during this period unlikely. In this case report, we describe a 26-year-old pregnant woman who presented with bilateral symmetrical pain in her hands, wrists, and ankles at 24 weeks of gestation.