Brachytherapy in head and neck malignancies: Indian Brachytherapy Society (IBS) recommendations and guidelines.

Purpose: Brachytherapy (BT) forms major treatment modality in squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck cancers (HNC). However, there is a dearth of literature and guidelines for the use in various indications. High-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) in Indian scenario is an important treatment modality, and the recommendations in this guidelines aim to provide the necessary recommendations for the use of HDR-BT for uniform application across the country in patients with HNC.

Goal-directed Therapy: Does It Work in Postcardiac Surgery Patients, Unlike in Sepsis?

: Saraf S, Karnad DR. Goal-directed Therapy: Does It Work in Postcardiac Surgery Patients, Unlike in Sepsis? Indian J Crit Care Med 2020;24(5):287-288.

Importance of combined approach of investigations for detection of asymptomatic Hashimoto Thyroiditis in early stage.

Introduction: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of goitrous hypothyroidism in iodine sufficient areas. The diagnosis of HT is important because it progresses to hypothyroidism, and also, it is associated with thyroid lymphoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma. Apart from thyroid antibodies, assessment of thyroid function test (TFT) levels, ultrasonography (USG), and cytological analysis can help in early diagnosis and management of HT.

An analysis of autopsy cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma-with special reference to those masquerading as acute febrile illness.

Context: As in any medical disorder, in non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) also, precise analysis of causes of death is needed to focus research efforts and improve morbidity and mortality.

Aims: The aim of this study was to review the clinical presentation, mode of death and the immunophenotype of the autopsy cases of NHL.

Settings And Design: Autopsy cases wherein NHL was diagnosed, were selected for study.