Clinico-radiologic Profile of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Western Rajasthan.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinico-radiological profile and outcome of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Design: Prospective observational study.

Setting: Intensive Care Unit, ward and OPD of Pediatrics, Dr.

Spectrum of urinary stone composition in Northwestern Rajasthan using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition of urinary stones and pattern of changes according to the patient's age in Northwestern Rajasthan using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.

Materials And Methods: A prospective study of 1005 urolithiasis patients was carried out in two tertiary care centers from September 2012 to September 2016. Chemical composition of urinary stones was analyzed using FTIR spectroscopy, and a subgroup study based on the patient's age was done (8-12 years - Group A, 13-18 years - Group B, and >18 years - Group C).

A prospective randomized controlled study to evaluate and compare GlideScope with Macintosh laryngoscope for ease of endotracheal intubation in adult patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia.

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the ease the intubation using GlideScope video laryngoscope and Macintosh laryngoscope in adult patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 200 American Society of Anesthesiologists I-II patients of either sex, in the age group of 18-60 years were included in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups.

Comparison of Esmolol and Dexmedetomidine for Suppression of Hemodynamic Response to Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective General Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Double-blinded Study.

Context: Laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation lead to strong sympathetic response which may precipitate arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia and cerebrovascular accidents in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease.

Aims: This study was aimed to compare the effect of dexmedetomidine and esmolol on hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia.

Settings And Design: This was a prospective, randomized controlled double-blinded study.

Relationship between T2* magnetic resonance imaging-derived liver and heart iron content and serum ferritin levels in transfusion-dependent thalassemic children.

Context: T2* magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is being increasingly used for the assessment of organ iron content in thalassemics, but cost is a major prohibitive factor for repeated measurements. If serum ferritin correlates well with the T2* MRI liver and heart, it will be economical and more simple tool to assess organ iron deposition.

Aims: The aim of this study was to find out the relationship between serum ferritin level and T2* MRI-derived liver and heart iron content in transfusion-dependent thalassemic children.

A journey from custodial to community-based care: Psychiatric Centre, Jodhpur.

Since 1979, consistent and untiring efforts of Dr. D.R.

Life-Threatening Hypokalemic Quadriplegia in a Postoperative Patient.

Acute hypokalemic paralysis is a reversible but potentially lethal clinical condition. We report a case, who developed rapidonset quadriparesis in immediate postoperative period after undergoing right percutaneous nephrolithotomy for bilateral renal stones. On evaluation, she was found to have hypernatremic, hyperchloremic, hypokalemic acidosis.

Comparative efficacy of tamsulosin versus tadalafil as medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteric stones.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the relative efficacy of tamsulosin and tadalafil as medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteric stones.

Patients And Methods: This was a prospective study performed between December 2014 and February 2016. A total of 123 adult patients (>18 years of age) presenting with distal ureteric stones sized 6-10 mm were randomized to treatment with tamsulosin 0.

Effect of Folic Acid Supplementation on Seizure Control in Epileptic Children Receiving Long Term Antiepileptic Therapy.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of folic acid supplementation on seizure control in folate deficient children receiving long term antiepileptic therapy.

Methods: In a prospective interventional study, 140 children between age group 6 mo to 180 mo fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled in study group, from October 2015 through November 2016. On the basis of serum folate, study group was divided into two subgroups by non randomization: Group A (<10 ng/ml) given folic acid supplementation for 3 mo and Group B (>10 ng/ml) was not supplemented.

Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate-Receptor Encephalitis in Young Females.

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is an immune-mediated disease commonly associated with ovarian teratoma. Anti-NMDA-receptor autoantibodies disrupt NMDA function leading to the development of psychosis, seizures and autonomic dysfunction. The treatment includes underlying tumour resection and immunosuppression.

Comparison of Diagnostic Potential of Narrow Band Imaging Bronchoscopy Over White Light Bronchoscopy in Lung Cancer.

Background: Worldwide, lung cancer is the largest contributor to new cancer diagnoses and to death from cancer. Narrow band imaging (NBI) is a novel bronchoscopic technique which enables detailed examination of submucosal microcapillary grid and showed great potential in early detection of malignant lesions of the bronchial mucosa. The aim of this study was to compare diagnostic potential of NBI bronchoscopy over white light (WL) bronchoscopy in lung cancer.

Opportunistic Microorganisms in Oral Cavity According to Treatment Status in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.

Introduction: Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy are prone to many predisposing factors like immunosuppression, imbalance in the oral flora, hypo-salivation and local tissue damage. Therefore, considered to be at higher risk for oral bacterial and fungal infection than the general population.

Aim: To study oropharyngeal flora in head and neck cancer patients under treatment and to correlate their incidence according with Chemotherapy cycles and Radiochemotherapy.

Behavioral Problems and Intelligence Quotient Changes in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disease and has neurological impairment as an important comorbidity.

Objective: To find behavioral problems and intelligence quotient (IQ) changes associated with epilepsy and to know the association of variables such as frequency, type of seizures, and duration of disease with cognitive impairment.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study, consisting of 50 cases (patients of epilepsy) and 50 controls (other patients of same socioeconomic status) was conducted at S.

Bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy presenting as tuberculosis in a case of carcinoma rectum.

Isolated bilateral inguinal tubercular lymphadenitis is a very rare presentation. A 59-year-old male, on treatment for Carcinoma rectum (T3 N1 M0) presented with bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. Metastasis and tuberculosis were considered for differentials.

Results of tubularized urethral plate urethroplasty in Megameatus Intact Prepuce.

Objective: The megameatus variant of anterior hypospadias with an intact complete foreskin occurs in approximately 1%-3% of hypospadias. Hence, the objective of the study was to evaluate the results of tubularized urethral plate urethroplasty (TUPU) in megameatus intact prepuce (MIP).

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study (June 1996-June 2015) of MIP from our hypospadias registry was conducted.