A spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) study of intraretinal hyperreflective foci and its relationship with visual acuity and grades of retinopathy among patients of diabetes mellitus in Indian population.

Background: Hyperreflective foci (HRF) are biomarkers in detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Presence of HRF on spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) can give a correlation with visual acuity change and grades of DR. Purpose of this study is to determine the presence, location, and role of HRF in the retina of DM patients with and without retinopathy.

Comparison of the efficacy of ultrasound guided pectoralis-II block and intercostal approach to paravertebral block (proximal intercostal block) among patients undergoing conservative breast surgery: A randomised control study.

Background And Aims: Regional anesthesia techniques have attributed a multimodal dimension to pain management after breast surgery. The intercostal approach to paravertebral block has been gaining interest, becoming an alternative to conventional paravertebral block, devoid of complexities in its approach, being recognized as the proximal intercostal block. Parallel to the widespread acceptance of fascial plane blocks in breast surgery, pectoralis II block has emerged as being non-inferior to paravertebral block.

Compare the efficacy of recommended peripheral intravascular cannula insertion practices with a standard protocol: A randomized control trial.

Background: Millions of patients admitted globally in health care setups require insertion of peripheral intravascular catheter for intravenous drugs or fluid administration. However, if proper precautions are not followed during insertion, it results in significant morbidity. This study was designed to study the efficacy and safety of recommended Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for peripheral intravascular catheter insertion practice and its comparison with a standard insertion protocol being followed and their outcome.

A study of prevalence of intestinal worm infestation and efficacy of anthelminthic drugs.

Background: Intestinal worm infestation is a global health problem. Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections form the most important group of intestinal worms affecting two billion people worldwide, causing considerable morbidity and suffering, though entirely preventable. The present study was undertaken to measure the parasite load in the target population and evaluate the efficacy of anthelminthic drugs.

Ultrasonography in Patients with Suspected Acute Appendicitis.

Background: To evaluate the usefulness and limitations of graded compression ultrasonography in the diagnosis of clinically equivocal cases of suspected acute appendicitis at the setting of mid zonal military hospital of India.

Methods: A prospective study, graded compression ultrasonography with self localization was carried out with 3.5 MHz convex, 5 MHz convex and 7.