Unveiling a Neurological Enigma: Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy With Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) Presenting With Facial Palsy.

Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is an uncommon genetic disorder that affects small blood vessels in the brain. It leads to neurological symptoms, disability-adjusted life years, and difficult emotional and physical situations for patients and their families. As unusual brain symptoms appear, it becomes important to understand the different clinical manifestations of CADASIL.

Missing Renal Stone Diagnosis in Dementia Patients With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Case Report and Literature Review.

In older adults, diagnosing, treating, and preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be challenging. This case is of an 82-year-old female of white descent, who was admitted to a post-acute care facility following hospitalization for delirium and a UTI. Hypoactive delirium may be the only clinical manifestation of recurrent UTI.

Dosimetric comparison of intra-cavitary brachytherapy technique with free-hand (intra-cavitary + interstitial) technique in cervical cancer.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to dosimetrically compare intra-cavitary brachytherapy technique (ICBT) with free-hand (intra-cavitary + interstitial, IC + IS) technique.

Material And Methods: Twenty seven locally advanced carcinoma cervix patients were included in the study. Patients with more than medial 1/3 parametrial residual disease without extending upto lateral pelvic wall were included, following external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), in which cobalt-60 high-dose-rate (Co HDR) brachytherapy source was used.

A Cross-Sectional Study of the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Thyroid Function Among Apparently Normal Women in the Reproductive Age.

Background: A substantial majority of women in India report experiencing stress frequently, with a significant number indicating a lack of time for relaxation. Women within a central productive age bracket often report higher stress levels. Chronic stress can lead to the development of autoimmune disorders affecting the thyroid gland.

Corrigendum to "Second round statewide sentinel-based population survey for estimation of the burden of active infection and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in the general population of Karnataka, India, during January-February 2021" [IJID Regions Vol 1(2021) pages 107-116].

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.ijregi.

A Retrospective Study on Clinical Outcomes of Pregnancy-Related Acute Kidney Injury Patients at a South Indian Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) significantly contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality in developing nations. In a retrospective study conducted at our tertiary care center in collaboration between the Department of Nephrology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, we investigated patients admitted with pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PR-AKI) under the following parameters: incidence, etiology, and maternal outcomes. Methods We evaluated 70 patients admitted with PR-AKI from May 2016 to August 2020.

Mucocutaneous findings among children in the pediatric intensive care unit at a tertiary care center: A prospective observational study from South India.

Background/objectives: Children admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) can present with a variety of skin lesions and the need for dermatology consultation is increasing. Dermatoses in the PICU can be primary or secondary to treatment or underlying systemic illness. Our objective was to study the frequency, pattern, and systemic associations of mucocutaneous findings among children in the PICU.

Endovascular management of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of left subclavian artery: A case report.

We present a case report of a 20-year-old male who suffered a stab injury to the left supraclavicular region, resulting in the formation of a pseudoaneurysm of the left subclavian artery. Initial endovascular management with a self-expandable covered stent graft showed promising results, but recurrence with proximal and distal end leaks necessitated further intervention. The patient's financial constraints delayed subsequent treatment, leading to worsening symptoms, including left upper limb paraparesis.

Foreign Body in External Auditory Canal Masquerading as Middle Ear Polyp.

Aural Polyps are usually inflammatory in nature however they may rarely be a manifestation of a more severe disease. Aural Polyps that are resistant to conservative management point towards inflammatory polyp with underlying chronic otitis media.Rarely it may be due to foreign body or neoplastic lesions.

Implementing the WHO Labour Care Guide to reduce the use of Caesarean section in four hospitals in India: protocol and statistical analysis plan for a pragmatic, stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized pilot trial.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) Labour Care Guide (LCG) is a paper-based labour monitoring tool designed to facilitate the implementation of WHO's latest guidelines for effective, respectful care during labour and childbirth. Implementing the LCG into routine intrapartum care requires a strategy that improves healthcare provider practices during labour and childbirth. Such a strategy might optimize the use of Caesarean section (CS), along with potential benefits on the use of other obstetric interventions, maternal and perinatal health outcomes, and women's experience of care.

Changing Trend in the Etiological Spectrum of Hoarseness of Voice in Rural India: A Prospective Hospital-Based Study.

Hoarseness of voice is one of the common symptoms with which patient presents to an otorhinolaryngologist. Hoarseness is a symptom of diverse etiology. The aim of the study was to study the problem of hoarseness relating to its incidence and to identify the common etiologies and predisposing factors leading to hoarseness of voice.

Second round statewide sentinel-based population survey for estimation of the burden of active infection and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in the general population of Karnataka, India, during January-February 2021.

Objective: Demonstrate the feasibility of using the existing sentinel surveillance infrastructure to conduct the second round of the serial cross-sectional sentinel-based population survey. Assess active infection, seroprevalence, and their evolution in the general population across Karnataka. Identify local variations for locally appropriate actions.

Peppering versus Single Injection Technique in Tennis Elbow - A Prospective Comparative Study.

Introduction: Lateral epicondylitis is a common condition causing severe incapacitating pain. Several methods of treatment have been approached for its management. In our study we aim to compare the results of injecting steroid and lignocaine mixture via single injection and peppered injection technique and analyse the outcome in each category.

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.

A Novel Three-Dimensional Interactive Virtual Face to Facilitate Facial Anatomy Teaching Using Microsoft HoloLens.

Background: In-depth understanding of facial anatomy is the foundation of clinical education and practices. Lately, anatomy education has undergone many changes due to the adoption of integrated medical curriculums. The time allocated to anatomy teaching on occasion been shortened to allow more time for clinical education.

Extent of multifocality with corneal manipulation in manual small incision cataract surgery with monofocal posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation.

Purpose: To compare the visual outcome in terms of multifocality in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) with and without intraoperative manipulation of corneal curvature.

Methods: This was a prospective study on 80 subjects (80 eyes) who underwent MSICS with monofocal posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation between January 2018 and October 2019. Intraoperative manipulation of corneal curvature using viscoelastics was performed during MSICS in 40 subjects (cases) while this intraoperative manipulation was not performed in the remaining 40 subjects (controls).

Development of a preoperative Early Warning Scoring System to identify highly suspect COVID-19 patients.

Background And Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading at an unprecedented speed. Lack of resources to test every patient scheduled for surgery and false negative test results contribute to considerable stress to anesthesiologists, along with health risks to both caregivers and other patients. The study aimed to develop an early warning screening tool to rapidly detect 'highly suspect' among the patients scheduled for surgery.