Prevalence of Dysnatremia in Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Unlabelled: Pulmonary tuberculosis is one of the common diseases with high prevalence of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. It is one of the rare pulmonary infections which can induce hyponatremia and it is important to recognise hyponatremia because of its potential hazards.

Objectives: To assess the serum sodium levels in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis and to establish a relation between the serum sodium levels and its effect on illness in these patients.

Clinicoradiological Presentation of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Unlabelled: The relationship between TB and DM has been debated. Experts are concerned about the convergence of TB and diabetes epidemics, particularly in low- to middle-income countries like India and China, which have the world's highest TB burden and fastest rising diabetes prevalence. Diabetes mellitus may be related to the rise in TB cases in India.

Prediction of Depressed Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Using Electrocardiogram.

Unlabelled: Cardiac Failure is an organ system failure with a time sensitive treatment and is usually due to the failure of the left ventricle. Left ventricular function is most easily calculated by a 2D echocardiogram (ECHO). The 2D echo estimates accurately the ejection fraction(EF) of the heart thus, indicating the functioning of the left ventricle.

Depression: A Neglected Comorbidity in Patients with Tuberculosis.

Background: Psychiatric illness is often a neglected issue in patients with Tuberculosis (TB) in India. Depression among TB patients is a common comorbidity which is often unrecognised and untreated. It constitutes a major risk factor for higher default rates due to non-adherence to the treatment, thereby affecting the treatment outcome.