A Secondary Analysis of the Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Psychiatric Referrals of Delirium in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India.

Introduction: Delirium is a common and serious neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by acute, fluctuating alterations in consciousness, cognition, and perception. It is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stays, and healthcare costs.

Aim:  The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and clinical profile of psychiatric referrals of delirium in a tertiary-care hospital.

Novel Grading System Based on Nasal Endoscopy: Our Experience with 650 Mucormycosis Cases.

Rhinocerebralmucormycosis, is a progressive fungal invasion of a hard palate, paranasal sinuses, orbit, and brain. Post covid the huge number of mucor cases reported in our institute. To combat them a uniform assessment scale was needed as multiple healthcare workers were involved.

IADVL SIG Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis Position Statement on Super Bioavailable Itraconazole.

Itraconazole (ITZ) has been the mainstay of oral antifungal treatment for the current epidemic of recalcitrant dermatophytosis (RD) in India. Recently, a newer formulation of ITZ, super bioavailable itraconazole (SUBA-ITZ), is made available in the market by many pharmaceutical companies. It is important for dermatologists to understand the pharmacokinetic properties of SUBA-ITZ vis-a-vis conventional pellet formulation to use it effectively and safely.

Role of colour Doppler in predicting foetal outcome in maternal anaemia.

Context: Anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in Indian pregnant females. It ensues foetal hypoxia resulting in different compensatory mechanisms in the foetus which may result in adverse perinatal outcomes. Colour Doppler can be used to measure these hemodynamic changes of the foetus ahead of the clinical manifestations, guiding the obstetrician for the appropriate management and circumventing any dire complication.

Mucormycosis Epidemic in Covid Era: A Sinister Superinfection.

In this study, we attempt to look at the various presentations, comorbidities and association of the recent epidemic of rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis with Covid-19 in central India. A prospective study of 612 patients diagnosed with mucormycosis from April to July 2021. Detailed history was taken and thorough clinical examination was done.

Genomic revolution: Transforming tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment with the use of Whole Genome Sequencing - A consensus statement.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable, treatable, and curable disease. However, in 2020, 9∙9 million people were estimated to have developed tuberculosis, and 1.5 million people were estimated to have died from it.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards COVID-19 Pandemic among Patients Attending Dental Outpatient Department of M.G.M. Medical College and Hospital, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.

Background: The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an extremely contagious illness that spreads mostly via the dentistry practice. Patients in need of dental care are at a higher risk of becoming infected with and becoming carriers of the illness.

Aim: To assess the COVID-19-related knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of patients visiting dental outpatient department of M.

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: Lessons to be Learned in the Clinical Diagnosis.

Introduction: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant disease presenting with hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and hyperpigmented macules on lips and oral mucosa. The incidence of this syndrome is approximately 1 in 1,20,000 births.

Materials And Methods: In this article, we are presenting 11 cases of PJS which were misdiagnosed and patients were compelled to visit hospital repeatedly.

Snot-22 a Predictive and Assessment Tool for Subjective Improvement After Fess in Patients of Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health problem with an estimated prevalence of 6.8% in Asia. The treatment of CRS involves an initial course of maximal medical therapy followed by Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS).

Effect of Neonatal Hearing Screening on Early Diagnosis of Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

The aim of the study to screen the neonates for earlier diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss and to assess the relationship between the hearing loss in newborns along with the high risk factors. A prospective, cohort, observational analytical study done at department of ENT,MGMMC & MYH INDORE (M.P.

Title-Optical Forceps: The Real Boon for Surgeon, Residents and Patients with Foreign Body Aspiration.

Management of aspirated foreign bodies in children becomes very challenging in absence of most appropriate instruments. Rigid bronchoscopy has evolved in the long course of history. The advent of Hopkins rod telescope and optical forceps has enhanced the efficacy as well as the safety of removing tracheobronchial foreign bodies.

Multimodal Analysis of Dysphonia in Smokers: A Two Year Comprehensive Study.

To study the specific effects of smoking on laryngeal mucosa and voice using video-stroboscopy, subjective and objective voice analysis. This cross-sectional and observational study was carried out in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, M.G.

Development of Cancer Management and Care in Central India.

This is a survey report regarding the facilities of Cancer Management in Central India, consisting of Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh and Rajasthan. These three states are considered less developed states medically in comparison to the northern, western and southern states. Madhya Pradesh with large population has more than 7 cities having many cancer institution/hospitals with advanced radiation centre and surgical/radiological units to improve diagnosis and management.

Effect of obesity on autonomic functions of Heart among healthy volunteers at a teaching Institute.

Background: Obesity usually results from an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, that is, energy homeostasis, which is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. This imbalance results from multifaceted interactions of genetic, physiological, behavioral, environmental, endocrine, nervous, metabolic factors, which lead to hemodynamic and metabolic alteration.

Objective: To study the effect of obesity on the autonomic functions of the heart.

MoCA in five Indian languages: A brief screening tool to diagnose dementia and MCI in a linguistically diverse setting.

Introduction And Objectives: Early dementia diagnosis in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) is challenging due to limited availability of brief, culturally appropriate, and psychometrically validated tests. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is one of the most widely used cognitive screening tests in primary and secondary care globally. In the current study, we adapted and validated MoCA in five Indian languages (Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam) and determined the optimal cut-off points that correspond to screening for clinical diagnosis of dementia and MCI.

Evaluation of Hemodynamic Changes in Retrobulbar Blood Vessels Using Color Doppler Imaging in Diabetic Patients.

Background—Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of long-standing hyperglycemia. Microangiopathy-induced retinal changes are well-visualized on ophthalmoscopic examination. However, certain hemodynamic alterations have also been documented in the diabetic population, which have not been completely understood.

Reply to a letter to the editor written by Phansalkar et al, regarding publication entitled "Do we need a simplified model to predict outcomes in patients hospitalized with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure? Results from The Role of Sodium in Heart Failure Outcomes Prediction ('SHOUT-PREDICTION') study. Indian Heart J. 2021;73(4):458-463. doi:10.1016/j.ihj.2021.06.007".

This is the Reply to a letter to the Editor written by Phansalkar et al, regarding publication entitled "Do we need a simplified model to predict outcomes in patients hospitalized with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure? Results from The Role of Sodium in Heart Failure Outcomes Prediction ('SHOUT-PREDICTION') study. Indian Heart J. 2021; 73(4):458-463.

Do we need a simplified model to predict outcomes in patients hospitalized with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure? Results from The Role of Sodium in Heart Failure Outcomes Prediction ('SHOUT-PREDICTION') study.

Context: Hyponatremia is associated with high in-hospital mortality in patients with acute decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) and is one of the components in various risk scores in heart failure (HF). However, some risk scores predict outcomes in these patients without using hyponatremia as its component.

Aim: The study was aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum sodium levels at admission and clinical outcomes during the in-hospital course and three months' follow-up, in patients admitted in the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) with ADHF.

Laser in surgical scar clearance: An update review.

Scar formation is a consequence of wound healing that developed from damaged tissue either from physical injury or surgical incision. A hypertrophic scar develops due to an abnormal healing response to trauma. It might lead to serious functional and cosmetic disability.

Validation of Indian Council of Medical Research Neurocognitive Tool Box in Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment in India: Lessons from a Harmonization Process in a Linguistically Diverse Society.

Background/aims: In a linguistically diverse country such as India, challenges remain with regard to diagnosis of early cognitive decline among the elderly, with no prior attempts made to simultaneously validate a comprehensive battery of tests across domains in multiple languages. This study aimed to determine the utility of the Indian Council of Medical Research-Neurocognitive Tool Box (ICMR-NCTB) in the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and its vascular subtype (VaMCI) in 5 Indian languages.

Methods: Literate subjects from 5 centers across the country were recruited using a uniform process, and all subjects were classified based on clinical evaluations and a gold standard test protocol into normal cognition, MCI, and VaMCI.

Aphasia in Neurology Practice: A Survey about Perceptions and Practices.

Background: Aphasia is one of those clinical conditions, where the role of affiliated professionals, mainly speech language pathologists (SLPs) is substantial in diagnostic assessments, therapy, and rehabilitation. There is no study to focus on neurologists, with respect to their perceptions and practices about aphasia, the disease, as well as the profession of SLP.

Objective: To reach out to the neurologist community in India and learn about their perceptions and practices about the nature of the ailment and role of speech language therapy (SLT).