Unleashing the Zoological Tapestry: Animals Eponyms in Dermatology Revealing Nature's Influence on Skin Diseases.

The dermatological canvas, often considered the storyteller of human health, is imbued with narratives that intertwine with the very essence of the natural world. A mesmerizing facet of this narrative is found in "animals eponyms" - enigmatic skin conditions christened after animals whose traits mimic the intricate nuances of these dermatological tales. Delving into this realm unveils a tapestry where medicine and nature dance in synchrony, encapsulating both the artistry and science of dermatology.

Hemoptysis Secondary to Anomalous Origin of Right Pulmonary Artery From Ascending Aorta in a Young Male: A Case Report.

We report a rare case of a 24-year-old male with a rare anatomic variant of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The patient presented with symptoms of productive cough with recurrent and severe bouts of hemoptysis and grade I dyspnea. There were no prior episodes reported.

Pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety of a novel fibrinogen concentrate in pediatric patients with congenital afibrinogenemia.

Introduction: Congenital afibrinogenemia treatment with plasma-derived fibrinogen concentrates in pediatric patients is limited. This study investigated the pharmacokinetics, surrogate efficacy, and safety of a plasma-derived fibrinogen concentrate (FIB Grifols) in pediatric patients with congenital afibrinogenemia.

Methods: Patients aged <18 years old diagnosed with congenital afibrinogenemia were included in this prospective, multinational, phase 1-2, single-arm study.

Occurrence of Dengue Virus Infection with Multiple Serotypes in Central Karnataka, India.

 To find the incidence of concurrent infection of dengue and correlate the difference in clinical features, laboratory diagnoses, and outcomes between dengue and dengue-like illnesses.  A total of 2,256 patients with suspected dengue fever during the period of July 2014 to June 2020 as per the WHO case definition for dengue fever were enrolled in the study. All patients admitted with a suspected dengue fever were studied in detail in terms of demographic features, clinical features, and laboratory profiles.

Epidural volume extension technique in high risk obstetric patients - Case series.

Epidural volume extension involves injection of normal saline into the epidural space soon after an intrathecal injection, with the aim of augmenting the sensory block height. It has significant dose-sparing effect, providing adequate level of anaesthesia and analgesia with minimal haemodynamic disturbances. We present this case series that shows the successful use of this technique in high risk cardiac patients coming for elective lower segment caesarean section.

Stress and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clear Mind, Happy Colon.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition whose prevalence in the general population worldwide is increasing at an exponential pace. Many risk factors affect the incidence, progression, and overall outcome of IBD, one of them being psychological stress. This study examined the relationship between psychological stress and inflammatory bowel disease.

Is Isotretinoin in Acne Patients a Psychological Boon or a Bane: A Systematic Review.

Acne vulgaris is a frequently encountered dermatological condition in clinical practice. Isotretinoin is one of the drugs prescribed for this condition. However, it is unclear whether the use of this drug worsens or improves the psychological effects in an acne patient and whether it is advisable to use this drug commonly.

Phage therapy as a revolutionary medicine against Gram-positive bacterial infections.

Background: Antibiotic resistance among pathogenic bacteria has created a global emergency, prompting the hunt for an alternative cure. Bacteriophages were discovered over a century ago and have proven to be a successful replacement during antibiotic treatment failure. This review discusses on the scientific investigation of phage therapy for Gram-positive pathogens and general outlook of phage therapy clinical trials and commercialization.

Doxycycline Therapy for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Inhibitory Effect on Matrix Metalloproteinases.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition associated with smoking, aging, atherosclerosis, and destruction of the connective tissue in the abdominal aortic wall. Disturbances in the synthesis and degradation of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) have been known to contribute to the development of AAAs. The only available treatment of AAA is surgical repair.

Pharmacokinetics, surrogate efficacy and safety evaluations of a new human plasma-derived fibrinogen concentrate (FIB Grifols) in adult patients with congenital afibrinogenemia.

Background And Aims: Congenital afibrinogenemia is a rare coagulation disorder resulting from a deficiency in fibrinogen. This study assessed the pharmacokinetics, surrogate efficacy and safety of FIB Grifols, a new human plasma-derived fibrinogen concentrate, to treat congenital afibrinogenemia.

Methods: Eleven adult patients from a multinational, phase 1-2, prospective, open-label, single-arm, uncontrolled clinical study received a single infusion of FIB Grifols, 70 mg/kg bw.

Do Low Self-Esteem and High Stress Lead to Burnout Among Health-Care Workers? Evidence From a Tertiary Hospital in Bangalore, India.

Background: Low self-esteem can be an issue among health-care workers due to the hierarchical medical system. Health-care workers are also in a high pressure environment that can lead to stress and burnout. This study was conducted to estimate the proportion of health-care workers with low self-esteem, high stress, and burnout and the factors associated with these in a private hospital in Bangalore city.

Comparative Study to Determine the Prevalence and Socio-Cultural Practices of Infertility in Rural and Urban Field Practice Area of Tertiary Care Hospital, Vijayapura, Karnataka.

Background: Infertility is an iceberg phenomenon where the majority of couples are undiagnosed. The main challenge in estimating the actual burden of infertility is the paucity of population-based studies. Various sociocultural practices such as believing infertility as curse and seeking healing from supernatural powers are still predominant in the community.

Cartilage Myringoplasty: An Ideal Grafting Technique for Complex Perforations.

Introduction: Tympanoplasty is one of routinely performed surgeries in ENT practice. Using cartilage-perichondrium composite graft in selective cases gives better outcome.

Aim: To study the outcome and feasibility of cartilage-perichondrium composite graft in repair of complex tympanic membrane perforations.

Giant Antrochoanal Polyp-A Rare Presentation.

Antrochoanal polyp (ACP), also called as Killian polyp, is an infrequent, benign lesion of maxillary origin in non-atopic patients. The antrochoanal polyp is shaped according to the anatomical constraints of the lateral nasal wall, particularly the middle meatus and antrum, resembling typically a dumbbell. Here presenting a common problem with unusual presentation.

Indian Tick Typhus Presenting as Purpura Fulminans with Review on Rickettsial Infections.

Rickettsial diseases are some of the most covert reemerging infections of the present times. They are generally incapacitating and notoriously difficult to diagnose; untreated cases can have fatality rates as high as 30%-35%, but when diagnosed properly, they are often easily treated but lack of definite diagnostic tools and the hazards of handling these microorganisms aggravate the difficulties of diagnosis and treatment.

Usage of Plastic Bags and Health Hazards: A Study to Assess Awareness Level and Perception about Legislation Among a Small Population of Mangalore City.

Introduction: Plastic bag users are at risk of number of health hazards. There is paucity of data with regard to awareness of health hazards among general population in India.

Aim: This study was done to find out the status of awareness of the health hazards associated with the usage of plastic bags among people and their perception towards the legislation prohibiting the usage of plastic bags.

Ability of bacteriophage in resolving wound infection caused by multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in uncontrolled diabetic rats.

Acinetobacter baumannii, a substantial nosocomial pathogen, has developed resistance to almost all available antimicrobial drugs. Bacteriophage therapy is a possible alternative treatment for multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections. In this study, we have successfully isolated bacteriophage active against clinical strains of A.

Carbon particles in airway macrophage as a surrogate marker in the early detection of lung diseases.

Background: It has been shown that inhalation of carbonaceous particulate matter may impair lung function in children.

Objective: Using the carbon content of airway macrophages as a marker of individual exposure to particulate matter derived from fossil fuel, we sought direct evidence for this association.

Methods: 300 children from puffed rice industrial areas and 300 children from population living in green zone were selected randomly.

Clinicopathological evaluation of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), in combination, are referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). NMSC is not as extensively studied in the Asian population as it is in the Caucasian population.

Aim: This study sought to evaluate the clinical and histopathologic aspects of NMSC from cases of cutaneous malignancies.