Family Adoption Program for Undergraduate Medical Students at a New Medical School of Jharkhand: An Experience and SWOC Analysis.

Introduction: Family adoption program (FAP) incorporated into the undergraduate medical education curriculum is beneficial to all stakeholders involved. Many medical colleges have started FAP at different times and various levels based on resources availability, feasibility, and accessibility. This article is intended to cover the process of FAP implementation, the strength, weakness, opportunities, and challenges at various levels, and its scope in future.

Prevalence of Multidrug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis in North Bihar.

Introduction: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is caused by Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis which is resistant to both isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (RIF), with or without any other anti tubercular drug. It is caused by resistant mutant strains due to inadequate treatment and poor compliance. Due to time taking conventional diagnostic methods, drug resistant strains continue to spread.

The role of serum protein electrophoresis in the detection of multiple myeloma: an experience of a corporate hospital.

Background: Multiple Myeloma (M.M) is a neoplasm of B cell lineage characterized by excessive proliferation of abnormal plasma cells, secreting abnormal immunoglobulin causing monoclonal gammopathy which can be detected by the presence of M protein in serum and urine electrophoresis.

Aim: To detect and quantify monoclonal gammopathy in suspected cases of multiple myeloma and to differentiate them from benign conditions, because of the vast difference between their prognosis and management.