Positive QuantiFERON test and the severity of COVID-19 disease: A prospective study.

Background: A strong negative correlation is reported between the Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) index and COVID-19 mortality. The present study explored if frequent exposure to strong Th1 antigens like Mycobacteria or Salmonella have any effect on the progression of the disease in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: This prospective comparative study comprised of 3 groups of 20 each of mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 patients (A), severely ill patients (S) and healthy volunteers with a COVID Negative report (H).

Surgical Management of Non-Union Patella Fracture: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Background: The neglected patella fracture leading to non-union of the fracture in long term. Non-union patella is the rare entity with incidence of 2.4-12.

Kite String Injury Causing a Complete Tear of the Tendoachilles.

Kite flying is a common activity in many countries, particularly India. Fierce competition has led to the use of dangerous kite threads like manja (which is a cotton or nylon thread coated with powdered glass) to gain an edge over rivals. The sharp manja can not only cause linear abrasions or deep incised wounds among flyers but it can inflict equally serious injuries to onlookers or unwary pedestrians and two-wheeler riders on the street.