Does hyponatremia pose a risk factor for hip fractures in the elderly? Can a primary physician prevent it?

Objective: Fracture around the hip is amongst the most common and serious fractures in the elderly, which leads to significant morbidity and mortality. In literature, many authors noted that even mild hyponatremia adversely affects bone, leading to an increased incidence of fractures. We aim to determine whether chronic hyponatremia (>90-day duration) increases the risk of hip fracture in the elderly and whether primary care physicians can help to prevent it.

Bone Mineral Density Evaluation Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Rural Haryana, India: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study.

Background and objective Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases globally, affecting almost all organ systems. The relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and bone mineral density (BMD) has been a matter of controversy, and data from developing countries in this regard is highly scarce. Early detection of low BMD in diabetic patients will help prevent further bone loss and risk of fragility fracture.

The Effect of Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathy on Pregnancy, Labor, Puerperium, and Fetal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study From a Single Centre.

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major risk factor as far as pregnancy and obstetric complications are concerned. It possesses major perinatal and postnatal mortality. The management of pregnancy along with SCD requires a multispecialty team consisting of hematologists, obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists and intensivists.

Intralesional Steroid Injection Versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Comparative, Prospective, Case Series Study.

Background This study aimed to compare and evaluate the outcomes of intralesional steroid injections (ultrasound-guided) versus extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Methodology Between January 2021 and March 2022, 120 (84 male, 36 female) patients with a confirmed diagnosis of plantar fasciitis were identified. Subjective assessment was done using Mayo Clinical Score, and objective evaluation was done by measuring plantar fascia thickness using ultrasonography.