Is it the right time to promote competency-based European Training Requirements in Ophthalmology? A European Board of Ophthalmology survey.

Purpose: To report national practices and recent progress in competency-based medical education (CBME) implementation in ophthalmology across European countries.

Methods: A 30-question online survey was emailed to European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) ophthalmology section delegates, European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) examiners and presidents of ophthalmology societies affiliated with UEMS/EBO.

Results: A total of 230 ophthalmologists with an average age of 54.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Artificial Intelligence Among Healthcare Professionals at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South Gujarat.

Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving within healthcare, promising improvements in patient care, diagnostic accuracy, and therapeutic interventions. As AI technology becomes more integrated into clinical workflows, understanding healthcare professionals' (HCPs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning AI is crucial, particularly in diverse healthcare environments like South Gujarat. This study evaluates HCPs' understanding, perception, and application of AI at a tertiary care teaching hospital in this region.

Comprehensive surgical management of a severe 270-degree circumferential penetrating neck injury from an industrial accident: a case report.

Penetrating neck injury (PNI), involving disruption of the platysma muscle, accounts for 10% of trauma cases and poses significant morbidity and mortality risks. This case report details the management of a 45-year-old male who sustained a 270-degree circumferential neck incision from an industrial accident. The patient presented with a deep neck laceration, severe blood loss, and hypovolemic shock.

Utilizing Blockchain Technology for Healthcare and Biomedical Research: A Review.

Blockchain is a decentralized, secure, and immutable public ledger that offers significant benefits over conventional centralized systems by preventing data breaches and cyber-attacks. It has a great potential to improve data security, privacy, and interoperability in healthcare and biomedical research. This review discusses the basic principles and the historical evolution of blockchain and evaluates the implications of blockchain for the existing healthcare infrastructure.

Right ventricular strain as a predictor of trastuzumab-induced chemotherapy-related cardiac dysfunction: A meta-analysis.

Introduction: The survival rates of breast cancer patients have improved drastically in the past few decades due to advancements in anti-neoplastic drugs. Trastuzumab (TZ) chemotherapy is associated with left ventricular dysfunction leading to cardiotoxicity. Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography has demonstrated efficacy in predicting TZ-induced cardiotoxicity; however, its role in using right ventricular (RV) strain parameters remains unclear.

Exploring Drug Resistance: Microbial Profiles, Antibiotic Sensitivity, and Biofilm Development in Orthopedic Implant Infections.

Background With the advent of and rise in antibiotic resistance globally, especially in postoperative patients, studying the antibiogram and associated factors is the need of the hour. The present study was undertaken to document the microbiological profile in postoperative orthopedic patients with the infected implant in situ and to observe the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of isolated organisms in such infections. Methods This study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology of a tertiary care hospital for six months after obtaining institutional ethical approval.

Burden of vaso-occlusive crisis, its management and impact on quality of life of Indian sickle cell disease patients.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) with vaso-occlusive pain crisis (VOC) significantly impacts patient well-being and often results in extensive healthcare resource utilization. This study assessed the VOC burden, its management and its impact on patients' quality of life (QoL). A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between November 2021 and June 2022, including 1000 SCD patients from high-prevalence states in India.

Comparison of Efficacy of Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Statins, particularly atorvastatin, and rosuvastatin, are crucial in managing cholesterol levels and reducing cardiovascular risk in ACS patients. However, direct comparative studies between these two statins are limited.

Position statement on hypertension by Indian Society of Hypertension, 2023.

The Indian Society of Hypertension (InSH) highlights the urgency for India-specific guidelines on hypertension management. Hypertension affects over one billion people worldwide, with India bearing a significant burden due to its population, diversity, and demographics. In India, hypertension affects 21% of women and 24% of men, while pre-hypertension affects 39% of women and 49% of men.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with coronary flow reserve impairment: A pilot meta-analysis.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is estimated to affect approximately 25% of the global population. Both, coronary artery disease and NAFLD are linked to underlying insulin resistance and inflammation as drivers of the disease. Coronary flow reserve parameters, including coronary flow reserve velocity (CFRV), baseline diastolic peak flow velocity (DPFV), and hyperemic DPFV, are noninvasive markers of coronary microvascular circulation.

Ethambutol-Induced Optic Neuritis and Vision Loss: A Case Report.

Ethambutol is a first-line chemotherapeutic agent, which is commonly used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis. Ethambutol-induced optic neuritis is a serious and rare side effect that is either dose or duration-related and causes progressive painless vision loss, and cecocentral scotomas in the visual field. A rare case of ethambutol-induced optic neuritis was reported in a 52-year-old female who was taking anti-tubercular treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis for five months.

An Analysis of the Cost Variation Among Different Antimicrobial Agents: The Indian Scenario.

Background and objective Infectious diseases pose a substantial global health challenge, especially in developing countries where healthcare accessibility is limited. Pharmaceutical expenses constitute a significant share of out-of-pocket expenditure (60-90%). Hence, the affordability of medications becomes a critical determinant for patient compliance.

Optimizing HIV care: Insights from CD4 count, viral load, and demographic factors in a tertiary care centre of South Gujarat.

Purpose: Despite advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, HIV/AIDS remains a critical health concern, particularly in India. This study contributes valuable insights into HIV management strategies. This prospective and retrospective longitudinal observational study aimed to analyze the trends in CD4 cell count and viral load suppression among adult People Living with HIV (PLHIV) undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART) and evaluate the influence of demographic factors and ART adherence on these parameters at the ART Centre of New Civil Hospital, Surat, India.

Corneal Toxicity in Patients Treated by BELANTAMAB MAFODOTIN: How to Improve and Facilitate Patients Follow-Up Using Refractive Shift?

Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common neoplastic blood disease worldwide. Belantamab mafodotin is a new antibody conjugate anti-B-cell maturation antigen effective against refractory myelomas. It induces intracorneal microcysts leading to refractive fluctuations.

Understanding Coping Among Spouses of Persons With Alcohol Use Disorder at a General Hospital Psychiatry Unit De-addiction Center: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Alcoholism is seen as a severe social and health issue. It usually refers to the excessive and unrestrained intake of alcoholic beverages to the point where it becomes harmful to the health, interpersonal connections, and general social functioning of the drinker. The study aims to comprehend coping strategies used by spouses of people suffering from alcoholism and to make significant contributions to the fields of addiction and mental health services.

Piperacillin-Tazobactam-Induced Urticaria and Angioedema: A Case Report With Literature Review.

Drug-induced urticaria and angioedema cases are typically reversible upon discontinuation and can be triggered by antibiotics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Piperacillin-tazobactam, a common broad-spectrum antimicrobial, has been linked to severe adverse reactions, such as thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and Steven Johnson syndrome in some cases. A 35-year-old male presented to the emergency department with fever, cough, and acute breathlessness, complicating his ongoing treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis with bedaquiline and delamanid.

Visual outcomes after cataract surgery in monocular compared to binocular patients: a case-control study.

Purpose: We aimed to identify ocular comorbidities and reasons of blindness in monocular patients and to compare visual outcomes of cataract surgery between monocular and binocular patients.

Methods: A single-center case-control study was conducted between November 2011 and May 2019 to compare consecutive series of patients needing cataract surgery in Strasbourg University Hospitals, France. Cases were patients with permanent monocular vision loss.

Prospective Randomized Pilot Trial on the Effects of Mild Hypercapnia on Cerebral Oxygen Saturation in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Objective And Design: A single-center prospective randomized controlled study was conducted to assess the effect of targeted mild hypercapnia (TMH) on cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO) in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Setting And Participants: A prospective randomized controlled study involving 100 patients undergoing off-pump CABG at U. N.