Serum IgA levels and IgA/IgG ratio in Alcoholic Liver Disease.

Unlabelled: The patient's history is inaccurate and unreliable in diagnosis of ALD. None of laboratory test gives an unequivocal indication of Alcohol Abuse. GGT indicates Alcohol Abuse only in background of normal LFT.

Lipid Profile Study in Patients Diagnosed with Acute Myocardial Infarction for First Time and Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital Mysuru.

Unlabelled: Coronary artery disease is a multifactorial disease affected by multiple factors. Dyslipidemia is one of the most important factor for atherosclerosis and its consequences. Hence the present study aims to study lipid profile pattern in patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction.

Association of Serum Magnesium Levels Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy.

Unlabelled: Magnesium is the fourth most common cation in the body. This ion is now established as a central electrolyte in a large number of cellular metabolic reactions. Low magnesium status has repeatedly been demonstrated in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Serum Amylase and Lipase Estimation in Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

Unlabelled: Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the hyperglycemic emergencies, there is insulin deficiency coupled with concomitant elevation of counter regulatory hormones. This hormonal imbalance promotes gluconeogenesis, glycolysis, glycogenolysis, protein breakdown and lipolysis.The symptoms of DKA like nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain can be present in acute pancreatitis also.

Fibrinogen Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and it's Correlation with Microvascular Microvascular Complications.

Unlabelled: Diabetes mellitus comprises a group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia the potential role of hemostatic factors, particularly fibrinogen, in atherosclerosis and its complications has generated considerable attention. Fibrinogen, itself is determined by several modifiable and non-modifiable determinants like age, sex, smoking, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, alcoholism, glycemic control, lipid profile and urine albumin excretion rate. The present study is undertaken to know the levels of fibrinogen in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its relation with microvascular complications.

Use of Inferior Venacaval Collapsibility Index in Spinal Anesthesia during Orthopedic Surgeries.

Background: Volume deficit is one of the predictors of hypotension. Inferior venacaval collapsibility index (IVCCI) can detect volume deficit and aids volume resuscitation in patients of intensive care unit.

Aims: The primary aim was to compare the incidence of postspinal anesthesia hypotension (PSAH) in IVCCI measured and nonmeasured groups.

The Compulsory Care Act: Early Observations and Expectations of In- or Outpatient Involuntary Treatment.

Background: On January 1, 2020, the Dutch Compulsory Care Act (WvGGZ) replaced the Special Admissions Act (BOPZ). While the old law only allowed compulsory treatment in hospitals, the new law allows it both inside and outside the hospital. Moreover, the new law prioritizes the patient's own opinion on coercive measures.

Comparative Assessment of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Triclosan, Amoxicillin and Eugenol against .

Aims: Elimination of microorganisms and prevention of recurrence of infection from the complex root canal system of primary teeth requires an obturating material with broad antimicrobial activity. Hence, the purpose of the study is to assess and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of Triclosan, Amoxicillin and Eugenol individually and in combinations against a resistant microorganism viz., .

Prevalence, New Incidence, Course, and Risk Factors of PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Panic Disorder during the Covid-19 Pandemic in 11 Countries.

We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and panic disorder (PD) among citizens in 11 countries during the Covid-19 pandemic. We explored risks and protective factors most associated with the development of these mental health disorders and their course at 68 days follow up. We acquired 9543 unique responses via an online survey that was disseminated in UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, India, Latvia, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.

The burden of active infection and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in the general population: Results from a statewide sentinel-based population survey in Karnataka, India.

Objective: To estimate the burden of active infection and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in Karnataka, India, and to assess variation across geographical regions and risk groups.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 16,416 people covering three risk groups was conducted between 3-16 September 2020 using the state of Karnataka's infrastructure of 290 healthcare facilities across all 30 districts. Participants were further classified into risk subgroups and sampled using stratified sampling.

Perceived Effectiveness, Restrictiveness, and Compliance with Containment Measures against the Covid-19 Pandemic: An International Comparative Study in 11 Countries.

National governments took action to delay the transmission of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by implementing different containment measures. We developed an online survey that included 44 different containment measures. We aimed to assess how effective citizens perceive these measures, which measures are perceived as violation of citizens' personal freedoms, which opinions and demographic factors have an effect on compliance with the measures, and what governments can do to most effectively improve citizens' compliance.

Flap Fixation as a Technique for Reducing Seroma Formation in Patients Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy: an Institutional Experience.

Formation of seroma most frequently occurs after mastectomy and axillary surgery. This study is intended at creating data on whether flap fixation has any role in reducing the seroma formation in patients undergoing the modified radical mastectomy. A prospective comparative study was conducted among 61 patients scheduled for modified radical mastectomy from 1st of January 2017 to 31st of December 2017.

Endoxifen: A new, protein kinase C inhibitor to treat acute and mixed mania associated with bipolar I disorder.

Objectives: Endoxifen is a protein kinase C inhibitor. The objective of the present phase III study was to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of endoxifen in treating bipolar I disorder (BPD I) patients.

Methods: A multicenter, double-blind, active-controlled study was conducted using a daily dose of 8 mg endoxifen compared to 1000 mg divalproex, the current standard treatment, in patients with BPD I acute manic episodes with/without mixed features.

Laparoscopic esophago-gastrostomy in the management of achalasia cardia - A case report.

Introduction: Achalasia is a rare primary motor disorder of the esophagus presenting with a classical triad of symptoms comprising dysphagia, regurgitation and weight loss. It is diagnosed from esophagogram which needs medical and surgical intervention.

Presentation Of Case: A 63-year-old woman with dysphagia was admitted to our hospital.

Prevalence and factors associated with effective helmet use among motorcyclists in Mysuru City of Southern India.

Background: Helmet use reduces the risk and severity of head injury and death due to road traffic crash among motorcyclists. The protective efficacy of different types of helmets varies. Wearing firmly fastened full-face helmet termed as effective helmet use provides greatest protection.

Towards Health Equity and Transformative Action on tribal health (THETA) study to describe, explain and act on tribal health inequities in India: A health systems research study protocol.

In India, heterogenous tribal populations are grouped together under a common category, Scheduled Tribe, for affirmative action. Many tribal communities are closely associated with forests and difficult-to-reach areas and have worse-off health and nutrition indicators. However, poor population health outcomes cannot be explained by geography alone.

Change in Pulmonary Function Following Decortication for Chronic Pleural Empyema.

Objectives: Chronic empyema is the final stage of the triphasic pathogenesis of empyema that is characterized by fibrin deposits in both pleural surfaces, leading to the formation of a thickened pleural peel. This restricts the lung movements, giving rise to a trapped lung and impairment of pulmonary function. The aim of this study was to determine the change in pulmonary function following decortication for chronic empyema.

Comparing Effects of Intrathecal Adjuvants Fentanyl and Dexmedetomidine with Hyperbaric Ropivacaine in Patients Undergoing Elective Infraumbilical Surgeries: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Clinical Study.

Background: Spinal anesthesia is most commonly used anesthesia technique for infraumbilical surgeries, and it is cost-effective with decreased hospital stay. Intrathecal isobaric ropivacaine has shorter duration of anesthesia than bupivacaine. By making, ropivacaine hyperbaric will help to achieve dense block with good postoperative analgesia.

Influence of Sociodemographic Factors in Measles-Rubella Campaign Compared with Routine Immunization at Mysore City.

Background: Vaccines are mostly delivered through routine immunization and catch-up campaigns. Measles-rubella (MR) campaign, one of the largest vaccination campaigns, was launched on February 8, 2017, in five states of India including Karnataka.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare the association of various sociodemographic factors influencing routine immunization and MR campaign and to identify the reasons for nonvaccination.