Spontaneous Hypoglycaemia due to Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome in Six Cases, Response to Steroid Therapy and Rituximab.

Introduction: Dr. Hirata of Japan first described insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS) in 1970. Seven hundred ninety-five cases of this rare syndrome have been reported from Japan and China and 29 from India.

Speciation, Biofilm Formation and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida Isolates from Clinically Diagnosed Patient of UTI in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction: The incidence of the urinary tract infections caused by Candida species, are becoming more common. Recently, an increase in the incidence of infection caused by fungi especially non albicans candida species (NAC) has been reported. Several virulence factors like biofilm formation, toxin production and presence of adhesins contribute to its pathogenesis.

Microbial community in packed bed bioreactor involved in nitrate remediation from low level radioactive waste.

Nitrate is the second largest contaminant of agriculture soil after pesticides. It also is a major pollutant from nuclear and metallurgical operations. Conventional methods for nitrate removal suffers from high cost and complexity leaving bioremediation as a viable alternative strategy.

Social Determinants and its Influence on the Prevalence of Morbidity among Adolescent Girls.

Background: The adolescent girls are more vulnerable, particularly in developing countries including India, due to various adverse socio-cultural and economic reasons. Majority of the health problems affecting adolescent girls are preventable by promotion of hygienic practices through proper health education by the teachers.

Aim: This study was designed to examine the various factors influencing the prevalence of morbidity among school-going adolescent girls of Lucknow district in north India.

Newborn Care Practices in Urban Slums of Lucknow City, UP.

Objectives: To study the knowledge and practices related to newborn care in urban slums of Lucknow city, UP, and to identify critical behaviors, practices, and barriers that influence the survival of newborns.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study in urban slums of Lucknow city, UP, included 524 women who had a live birth during last 1 year preceding data collection. Data were analyzed using statistical software SPSS 10.

Cyclosporine in the treatment of severe steroid refractory ulcerative colitis: a retrospective analysis of 24 cases.

Background: Cyclosporine A (CsA) has been found to be the first successful therapy used in the recovery of patients with steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis (UC). However, the long-term benefits of cyclosporine remain questionable. We report our results on the use of CsA in patients with severe steroid-refractory UC.