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Unlabelled: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) makes an individual prone to bacterial infections. The antimicrobial defence mechanism of neutrophils is orchestrated by Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate Hydrogen (NADPH) oxidative burst which is iron-dependent. The few previous studies documenting a decrease in neutrophil oxidative burst in iron-deficient children have been based mainly on the Nitro blue tetrazolium test (NBT).

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  • Numerous potential causes of low back pain have been identified, particularly in individuals over 50, including degenerative issues and congenital anomalies like lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV), which may contribute to these pain complaints; however, a strong consensus on the link between LSTV and low back pain is lacking, especially in the Indian population.
  • The study involved 60 low back pain patients and 60 control subjects aged 18-50, assessing the presence of LSTV through radiographs examined by both an orthopaedic specialist and a radiologist.
  • Results showed a statistically significant higher prevalence of LSTV in the low back pain group (38.33%) compared to controls (21
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The anatomical description of the area requiring dissection during cholecystectomy is incomplete and incorrect. We carefully observed the anatomy of this region for over 20 years in various biliary pathologies and present our view. Describing this area in the form of triangles is incorrect.

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A 22-year-old booked primigravida underwent lower segment caesarean section for breech presentation. She developed signs and symptoms of wound infection by the fourth postoperative day. This was initially managed with antibiotics and wound dressing, but debridement was later undertaken after consulting surgeons.

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