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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) poses a complex neurological challenge characterized by sudden, severe headaches and multifocal cerebral vasoconstriction. While our understanding of its clinical aspects and underlying mechanisms has advanced, the focus of investigation remains on radiological manifestations. This systematic review aims to comprehensively analyze the existing literature on radiological findings in RCVS, synthesizing evidence from diverse imaging modalities to enhance the understanding of imaging features associated with the syndrome.

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Background: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by demyelination of peripheral nerves. GBS-associated posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication in the pediatric population. We aimed to report and analyze the clinical features, management, and outcomes of three cases of GBS-associated PRES in our setting in the light of the existing literature.

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  • - Gluten-free (GF) food products in India are, on average, 232% more expensive than gluten-containing (GC) products, making long-term consumption financially challenging for patients with celiac disease.
  • - While the energy content of GF products is generally similar to GC counterparts, GF pasta, macaroni, and flours have significantly lower protein and dietary fiber content.
  • - Many GF items, including breads and snacks, are higher in total fats, trans-fats, and sodium compared to GC products, highlighting a need for strategies to improve their nutritional quality and affordability.
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) have proven to be inherently resistant to systemic treatments as a result of histological, molecular, and etiological heterogeneity, with limited responses seen after second-line therapy and beyond. With limited treatment options after progression on systemic chemotherapy in HNSCCs, immunotherapy has a role to play with improved results. In this prospective, observational, non-randomized, open-label study, a total of 12 patients with advanced, relapsed, or metastatic HNSCC received Inj.

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Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common problem mainly encountered in reproductive age group and post-menopausal women. Hysteroscopy is a safe, simple, well tolerated and reliable procedure for the diagnosis of AUB across all age groups. The aim of the study is to determine the association of hysteroscopy and histopathologic examination (HPE) findings in abnormal uterine bleeding.

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Purpose: To evaluate diagnostic performance of ganglion cell inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) parameters measured with Cirrus high-definition optical coherence tomography (OCT) in patients with preperimetric glaucoma.

Methods: In this multicenter cross-sectional study, 150 eyes of 83 patients with preperimetric glaucoma were compared with 200 eyes of age and sex matched healthy subjects. All patients had visual field testing and OCT scanning of GCIPL and RNFL in all quadrants.

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- A Brief Overview.

J Glob Infect Dis

March 2024

Department of Emergency Medicine and Medicine, South Brooklyn Health, NYC Health and Hospitals, New York, NY, USA.

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Background And Aim: Vitamin E is widely prescribed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Saroglitazar, a novel dual peroxisome proliferator-activator receptor ɑ/γ agonist, is approved in India for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). No head-to-head comparative study for vitamin E and saroglitazar is available.

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 To study the influence of various tunnel parameters and graft inclination angle (GIA) on the clinical and radiological outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) at long-term follow-up.  In this retrospective study, 80 patients with isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treated by single bundle ACLR using bone patellar tendon bone (BPTB) and hamstring (HT) autografts were evaluated clinically and radiologically at their long-term follow-up. The study population were divided into two groups based on ideal and nonideal tunnel parameters as well as ideal and nonideal GIA.

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Background: Metabolic syndrome consists of cardiometabolic risk factors that promote the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, type 2 'DM' and obesity. These are associated with increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Metabolic disorders (MD) are becoming more prevalent both in developing countries and developed countries and are now considered as lifestyle diseases.

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Recently, various innovative advancements have been made in carbohydrate research to design versatile materials for biomedical applications. The current research focuses on the development of copolymeric hydrogel wound dressings (HWD) using a combination of aloe vera (AV) - sterculia gum (SG) - poly (vinylsulfonic acid) (VSA)-based with the aim to enhancing their efficacy in drug delivery (DD) applications. These hydrogel dressings were encapsulated with levofloxacin and lidocaine to address both microbial infection and pain.

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of acute liver failure (ALF) and it worsens the already worse prognoses of ALF. ALF is an uncommon disease, with varying etiologies and varying definitions in different parts of the world. There is limited literature on the impact of AKI on the outcome of ALF with or without transplantation.

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Vocal resonance: a narrative review.

Monaldi Arch Chest Dis

April 2024

Department of Medical and Pediatric Oncology, J N Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka.

Physical examination is an important ritual of bedside medicine that establishes a strong bond between the patient and the physician. It provides practice to acquire important diagnostic skills. A poorly executed bedside examination may result in the wrong diagnosis and adverse outcomes.

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  • The study reveals that 32.8% of young people aged 10-24 in India attending primary healthcare centers engage in substance use, with a median initiation age of 18.
  • Most users begin before adolescence, with tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis being the most frequently consumed substances.
  • Key risk factors for substance use include being older, male, living in urban areas, having a family history of substance use, and lower socioeconomic status, highlighting the need for targeted intervention strategies.
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Systemic Sclerosis in Males-Deciphering the Enigma of Erasmus Syndrome.

Indian J Dermatol

February 2024

Department of Dermatology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Background: Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by fibrosis in skin and internal organs. Chronic exposure to silica may not only lead to silicosis of lungs but also systemic sclerosis. Systemic sclerosis is relatively commoner in females; however, occupational exposure to silica in males makes them vulnerable to silica--associated systemic sclerosis (Erasmus syndrome).

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  • * Fusariosis typically leads to severe skin issues, like papulo-nodules and ulcers, and is often treated successfully with antifungals like amphotericin B, voriconazole, or posaconazole.
  • * The report highlights a rare case of cutaneous fusariosis in an immune-healthy person, characterized by large cystic swellings and skin plaques, which notably improved with itraconazole treatment.
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  • The study evaluated the safety and feasibility of using a 2-dimensional (2-D) radiotherapy technique for hypofractionated treatment in breast cancer patients, comparing a 2-week schedule to a traditional 3-week schedule.
  • Conducted as an open-label, randomized phase 3 trial with 1121 patients, it aimed to see if the shorter treatment duration could be effective using 2-D methods when 3-dimensional techniques weren't available.
  • Findings indicated the research was approved ethically, followed for a median of 35 months, and included assessments for acute toxicity and cosmetic outcomes post-treatment.
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Introduction Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is most commonly characterized by focal or diffuse severe thunderclap headache with or without focal neurological deficits and associated transient focal vasoconstriction of the intracerebral arteries lasting up to three months. We present six patients diagnosed as RCVS, with three patients presenting with focal neurological deficits without headache and the remaining three with severe headache alone. Neuroimaging revealed focal subarachnoid bleed with or without segmental intracerebral vasospasm, which resolved over three months.

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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy characterized by the clonal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow. It commonly presents with bone pain, anemia, renal failure, and hypercalcemia. Pleural effusion in MM usually has multiple causes, but it is rare for the effusion to be due to myelomatous deposition of the pleura.

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Spinal Tuberculosis ranks as one of the most common extrapulmonary varieties of tuberculosis. The study outlines the Extended Posterior Circumferential Decompression (EPCD) procedure for managing tuberculous spondylitis, a prevalent extrapulmonary form of tuberculosis. EPCD involves 360-degree dural decompression, anterior column debridement, and reconstruction following posterior instrumentation.

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Lumbar degenerative disease usually manifests in spine clinics. This study examines the spino-pelvic characteristics of lumbar degenerative disease patients as well as the clinical ramifications in the Indian population which help in early identification of sagittal spine anomalies. Purpose - to study the spinopelvic parameters and correlate them with disability status in patients with degenerative lumbar diseases.

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Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is being explored for dynamic measurements like inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI) and left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral (LVOT-VTI) to guide anesthesiologists in predicting fluid responsiveness in the preoperative period and in treating post-induction hypotension (PIH) with varying accuracy.

Methods: In this prospective, observational study on included 100 adult patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia, the LVOT-VTI and IVC-CI measurements were performed in the preoperative room 15 minutes prior to surgery, and PIH was measured for 20 minutes in the post-induction period.

Results: The incidence of PIH was 24%.

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Aim: To determine the indications of adenotonsillectomy and to evaluate the quality-of-life post-adenotonsillectomy surgery.

Materials And Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study done in the department of ENT, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry among patients who underwent adenotonsillectomy surgery from the year 2015 to 2022. The data regarding their clinical profile and indications for surgery were collected from the medical case records and these patients were contacted through telephone to know their quality of life using a standardized questionnaire.

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