Prevalence and influencing factors of metabolic syndrome among rural adult population in a district of South India.

Background: Metabolic syndrome has increased globally due to sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets and obesity, which is posing a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Understanding the determinants of metabolic syndrome like lifestyle factors, socioeconomic status and the environment are vital for devising effective prevention and management. Research into these determinants helps to identify high-risk populations and develop interventions to reduce its occurrence.

Evaluation of kidney disease using e-GFR compared to measured creatinine clearance.

Measurement of renal function is required for diagnosis and stratification of kidney disease. GFR is considered as the best overall measure of kidney function for diagnosis and treatment of patients with CKD. Measuring GFR is time consuming and hence eGFR is calculated using equations with endogenous markers like SCr.

Enhancing Type 2 Diabetes Management: Exploring the Synergistic Impact of Vestibular Exercise and Yoga.

Background Type 2 diabetes management often necessitates a multifaceted approach encompassing metabolic and anthropometric parameters. This study explores the potential of vestibular stimulation activities and yoga as complementary strategies in improving the health of individuals with type 2 diabetes. Methods A total of 180 participants were divided into three groups: vestibular exercises alone, yoga alone, and a combined group undertaking both interventions.

Clinical use of Plasma Protein from Platelet in Degenerative Joint Disease: A Prospective Study.

Introduction: Plasma rich in protein derived from platelets also known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a recent science being used in many fields of medicine including cosmetic and musculoskeletal treatment. It has a very good ability to promote healing and decrease pain when added to certain treatment protocols. Being a simple and minimally invasive method of treatment, it is over-looked as a treatment option for the early osteoarthritis (OA) of knee joint.

A Prospective Study on the Functional Outcome of Diaphyseal Fractures of Femur Treated with TENS Nailing in Pediatric age Group (5-15 years).

Introduction: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of elastic stable intramedullary nailing titanium elastic nailing system (TENS) in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures among children (5-15 years) with particular importance to functional outcome and complications.

Methods: A hospital-based prospective study was conducted among 30 children with fracture shaft of femur who underwent elastic stable intramedullary nailing (TENS) in the department of Orthopaedics in Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospital, Salem. The study was conducted for a period of 2 years from January 2020 to December 2021.

Clinicopathological Study of Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Patients: Experience From a Tertiary Care Center in South India.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken the world to different dimensions. With the surge of the second wave in India, the number of cases with mucormycosis has increased. Mucormycosis is a potentially life-threatening, opportunistic, invasive, fungal infection that can occur in immunocompromised states.

Spectrum of Factors Triggering Endothelial Dysfunction in PIH.

Introduction: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a major cause of maternal and fetal/neonatal mortality and morbidity. The aetiology and pathogenesis of PE is yet to be completely understood. Evidence shows that, Endothelial Dysfunction (ED) plays a pivotal role in the genesis of this multi-system disorder that develops in PE and eclampsia.

An Audit of Requests for Fresh Frozen Plasma in a Tertiary Care Center in South India.

Aim: To audit the fresh frozen plasma (FFP) usage with an insight into various guidelines.

Materials And Methods: The blood bank records pertaining to FFP usage in patients admitted in our medical college hospital were retrospectively reviewed for 2 years for usage of FFP in various departments and evaluated for appropriateness of usage based on various guidelines, which included the 2013 guidelines published by the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australasian Society for Blood Transfusion.

Results: A total of 785 units of FFPs were transfused to 207 patients during the study period.

Gangliocapsular Bleed with Ipsilateral Internal Carotid Artery Aplasia.

Background: Agenesis requires an extensive work-up as a number of associated other vascular and nonvascular anomalies can be expected. In this scenario, an associated ipsilateral basal ganglia bleeding with subarachnoid haemorrhage with no aetiology is uncommon. We present such a case of moderate ipsilateral ganglio-capsular bleed of unknown cause with associate aortic arch vessel anomaly.

Influences of gender on postoperative morphine consumption.

Background: Gender related differences on morphine consumption during postoperative period following abdominal surgeries.

Materials And Methods: Four hundred and fifty ASA I & II patients of either sex (male =231, female = 219), between the age group of 18-65 y undergoing elective intra abdominal surgeries under general anaesthesia were included for the study. Patients with preexisting pain either acute or chronic preoperatively were excluded from the study.

True cyclopia-very rare anomaly.

During our routine postmortem examination, we found a female infant with "True Cyclopia." The two entire eye balls had fused completely to form one midline organ. The infant was a female who weighed 2910 g.

Detection of FUR1 Gene in 5-Flucytosine Resistant Candida Isolates in Vaginal Candidiasis Patients.

Background And Aims: This study was done to detect the prevalence, risk factors for vaginal candidiasis in Chennai and to evaluate different methods for speciation of Candida isolates from vaginal candidiasis patients. This study was also aimed at detecting resistance patterns of Candida spp to common antifungals and at detecting mutant FUR1 genes in 5-Flucytosine (5 FC) resistant isolates.

Material And Methods: Two hundred clinically suspected vaginal candidiasis patients were screened for candidiasis and isolated Candida were speciated by standard morphological and biochemical tests (sugar fermentation and assimilation) and by using CHROM agar-Candida medium.

Prevalence of diabetes and hypertension among geriatric population in a rural community of Tamilnadu.

Introduction: Elderly population contributed to 7% of total population of India in 2001 and it will rise to 9% by 2016. In 2010,100 million people were aged above 60 years and by 2020 it will be 177 million. Ageing process is as such complex and multi-factorial.

A study on the nutrient foramina of adult humerii.

Background: It is not uncommon to see the non union of the fractures in the long bones. Among the various reasons for the nonunion of the fractured bones, the nutrient artery plays an important role.

Objectives: This study was aimed at analyzing the nutrient foramina in dry adult humerii ,with regards to the number, size and the location of the nutrient foramen with respect to the surfaces and the zones and its distance from the mid point of the humerus.

Community-based study of reproductive tract infections among women of the reproductive age group in the urban health training centre area in hubli, karnataka.

Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) is a global health problem including both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and non-sexually transmitted infections (non-STIs) of the reproductive tract. RTI/STI is an important concern, as it possess risk for human immunodeficiency virus transmission. Hence a community study was done in Hubli, in terms of active search of the cases based on the symptoms, clinical examination, and feasible laboratory tests along with providing treatment, counseling, and follow-up.

Calcinosis cutis: report of 4 cases.

Calcinosis cutis is a condition of accumulation of calcium salts within the dermis. We are presenting four cases of calcinosis cutis, with different clinical presentations, occurring in healthy individuals, with normal serum calcium and phosphorus levels. Histologically, all cases showed similar morphology, the lesions were composed of large and small deposits of calcium.