Doxycycline-Associated Ulcerative Esophagitis: A Report of a Rare Case.

This study addresses the risks of medication-induced esophageal injury through a case presentation of a 30-year-old patient treated with doxycycline. The case highlights the importance of proper medication administration and the role of endoscopic evaluation in diagnosis and management. The broader discussion emphasizes the prevalence of such injuries, especially with antibiotics, and factors influencing their occurrence.

Impact of Hemodialysis on Sleep Disorders in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease in a Tertiary Care Academic Hospital.

Introduction: Although hemodialysis (HD) has prolonged the survival of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), it has also adversely affected the sleep and emotional state of these patients. We evaluated the impact of HD on sleep duration, quality, and other sleep-related disorders.

Methods: We recruited consecutive adult patients visiting our tertiary care dialysis unit.

Image-Based Communication for Strengthening Patient Health Education in Rural and Underserved Settings.

Effective communication is the cornerstone of efficient patient care. It is vital to obtain a thorough history, build the patient's trust, and ensure compliance to treatment. Image-based communication (IBC) using comic-like strips is better than the conventional verbal and written modes, as it is inexpensive, less human resource dependent, and diversity agnostic.

Trends of Chronic Liver Disease in a Tertiary Care Centre in the Eastern Part of India: A Retrospective Study.

Aim Of The Study: To assess the relationship between the severity of liver cirrhosis and its outcomes based on laboratory parameters, Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score, and upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy findings.

Background:  Cirrhosis is the end stage of chronic liver disease (CLD) and is characterised by progressive liver fibrosis and distortion of the liver architecture. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world.

Clinical, Biochemical, and Radiological Correlation in the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study.

Objectives: To analyze the etiologies and the varying clinical presentations and to validate the clinical, biochemical, and radiological signs with severity and prognosis of acute pancreatitis.

Methods: A retrospective study of 1316 patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in an industrial hospital in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, was conducted, and their clinicoradiological profiles, etiological factors, and outcomes were studied.

Result: A total of 1316 cases were enrolled, out of which maximum cases (411 [31.

Bedaquiline: A Novel Diarylquinoline for Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

A new drug Bedaquiline, a diarylquinoline agent has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pulmonary multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. It has been given approval for use along with the basic regimen with only conditional access through the National Program for tuberculosis in India. The major problem with existing antitubercular drugs used for the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is antimicrobial resistance, less efficacy, and poor side effect profile.

Outcomes in neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 during the second wave in India.

Unlabelled: COVID-19 pandemic has affected all age groups globally including pregnant women and their neonates. The aim of the study was to understand outcomes in neonates of mothers with COVID-19 during the first and second waves of COVID-19 pandemic. A retrospective analysis of 2524 neonates born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers was conducted during the first wave (n = 1782) and second wave (n = 742) of the COVID-19 pandemic at five study sites of the PregCovid registry in Maharashtra, India.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Complicating Epithelial Malignancy in Immunocompromised Patient.

Hidradenitis suppurativa complicating epithelial malignancy in people living with HIV is very rare. Hidradenitis suppurativa is very rare seen in only 1% of general population and 4% of young adults. We report a case of Hidradenitis suppurativa complicating an epithelial malignancy in are immunocompromised (HIV reactive) patient.

Oral Myiasis Affecting Gingiva in a Child Patient: An Uncommon Case Report.

Certain dipteran flies larvae causing invasion of the tissues and organs of the humans or other vertebrates are called as myiasis, which feed on hosts dead or living tissues. It is well documented in the skin and hot climate regions; underdeveloped countries are affected more commonly. Oral cavity is affected rarely and it can be secondary to serious medical conditions.

Gutkha Addiction: Nicotine Dependence or a Conditioned Reflex?

Background: A pre-packaged mixture of areca nut, tobacco, slaked lime, catechu, and flavoring agents is popularly known as Gutkha. Aim of study is to analyze the addiction biology of Gutkha chewing and to assess efficacy of a cessation program based on nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

Materials And Methods: Patterns of addiction of 400 Gutkha chewers were analyzed with a questionnaire-based survey.

Functional Outcome With Percutaneous Ilio-sacral Screw Fixation For Posterior Pelvic Ring Injuries In Patients Involved In Heavy Manual Laboring.

Introduction: Unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries are best treated with operative methods due to better post-op functional score. Our patient cohort was involved in heavy manual laboring frequently required ground level work in their activities of daily living. There are very few outcome studies dealing exclusively with such patients.

Unusual histological variant of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor with rhabdomyoblastic differentiation.

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) with rhabdomyoblastic differentiation is called as malignant triton tumor (MTT). It is highly aggressive soft tissue tumor with higher local recurrence rate. MTT has poor prognosis than MPNST.

Nutritional Assessment of Newborns of HIV Infected Mothers.

Nutritional status of 50 newborns born to HIV infected mothers in a tertiary care hospital was compared with that of babies born to HIV seronegative mothers, as assessed by birthweight, mid arm circumference to head circumference ratio (MAC/HC), ponderal index (PI), and clinical assessment of nutritional status (CAN) score. The incidence of malnutrition in babies born to HIV infected mothers was 36%, 82%, 20%, and 44% using birth weight, MAC/HC, PI, and CAN scores, respectively, compared to 10%, 56%, 8%, and 22% incidence in babies born to HIV seronegative mothers, respectively. Rate of fetal malnutrition was significantly more in babies born to HIV infected mothers.