The incidence of heart failure in diabetic subjects is high even the absence hypertension and coronary artery disease.The purpose this study was to diastolic dysfunction its relation age, duration diabetes mellitus (DM), Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, obesity indices microangiopathies.This a case control prospective conducted at teaching hospital during one year period.A total 127 (case) with type 2 more than five years were studied. Total 100 healthy included as group....

Central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients.This study was conducted to determine the incidence central infections (CRIs) identify factors influencing it. So far, there are very few studies that have been on CRBSI intensive care unit India.This a prospective, observational carried out medical (MICU) over period 1 year from January December 2004.A total 54 patients indwelling catheters age...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most frequent Intensive Care Unit acquired infection.The aim to determine incidence, bacteriology and factors affecting VAP multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens.This was a prospective observational study conducted over period of 1 year from April 1, 2011, March 31, 2012.The patients fulfilling criteria were included in this study.This performed using SPSS trial version 11.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA) values P < 0.05 considered...

Thrombosis of the cerebral venous sinuses (CVST) is an uncommon form stroke, usually affecting young individuals. Clinical features CVST are diverse, and for this reason, high degree clinical suspect mandatory to diagnose conditions.This study was conducted over a period 1 year (Jan 2011 Dec 2011). This retrospective, observational, noninterventional study. in Department Medicine at tertiary care teaching center. Total 50 patients where diagnosis confirmed by computed tomography/magnetic...

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition where the force of against artery walls remains consistently high. Hypertension widespread global health concern, affecting over 1.2 billion people worldwide. Its prevalence increasing due to factors like aging populations, unhealthy lifestyles, and rising obesity rates. It major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, other serious complications. The study was conducted find efficacy structured exercise protocol...

Diabetes mellitus is a well-established independent risk factor for myocardial infarction (MI) and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). According to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2023 Report, individuals with diabetes are 2 4 times more likely develop coronary artery disease (CAD) MI compared non-diabetic subjects. The study was conducted find efficacy of structured exercise protocol training in post-angioplasty subjects type II patients Total 168 were selected, met inclusion...

We report a case of persistent urogenital sinus with hydrocolpos and associated renal anomalies diagnosed prenatally at 30 weeks' gestation. The prenatal findings were confirmed on postnatal ultrasonography genitogram voiding urethrogram. imaging features review the literature are discussed. possibility hydrometrocolpos secondary to should be considered sonography in presence presacral cystic mass clear urine or turbid contents fluid-debris level (cervical vaginal secretions). Because...

Pericardial effusion is frequently found in patients with hypothyroidism, but it rarely associated cardiac tamponade. Hypothyroidism complicated by tamponade referenced the medical literature. Here we report an unusual case of a 45-year-old female, who presented breathlessness and was to have hypothyroidism large pericardial Treatment included emergency pericardiocentesis followed thyroxine hormone replacement.

International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2011,1,4,28-38.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.4.2011.7Published:Oct/2011Type:Original ArticleClinical Profile outcome envenomous snake-bite at tertiary care centre in western MaharashtraVirendra C. patil, Harsha V. Patil, Avinash Vaibhav Agrawal Virendra Patil1, Patil2, Agrawal1 1Department , Krishna Institute Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Satara District, Maharashtra – 415 110, India. 2Department Microbiology...

Background and Objectives: Anthropometric variables their relation to conventional coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors in railway employees have been inadequately studied India. This cross-sectional survey was carried out the Solapur division of Central year 2004, assess anthropometric CAD factors. Materials Methods: A total 995 employees, with 872 males 123 females participated this study. All subjects underwent measurements, fasting lipid profile, blood sugar level. Various indices...

ABSTRACT Background: Thrombosis of the cerebral venous sinuses (CVST) is an uncommon form stroke, usually affecting young individuals. Clinical features CVST are diverse, and for this reason, high degree clinical suspect mandatory to diagnose conditions. Materials Methods: This study was conducted over a period 1 year (Jan 2011 Dec 2011). retrospective, observational, noninterventional study. in Department Medicine at tertiary care teaching center. Total 50 patients where diagnosis confirmed...

Background: Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Aim Objectives: The aim this study was to assess relation serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) with presence severity CAD. Study Design: This cross-sectional, observational done on patients diagnosis acute syndrome (ACS) undergoing angiogram (CAG). Materials Methods: A total 100 were included satisfying inclusion criteria. criteria ACS CAG. All enrolled underwent...

Background: Recent studies have found that there is a strong association between ischemic heart disease (IHD) and hypertension (HTN) with spirometric indices. Aims: To study the prevalence of obstructive airway (OAD) in non-smoker subjects IHD HTN to compare them healthy population. Settings Design: This was prospective, case–control, observational study. Subjects Methods: A total 100 patients (cases) (n = 100) admitted medicine department were recruited for this Controls apparently age-...

Background: Leptospirosis is an emerging spirochetal zoonosis world wide. common that under reported and diagnosed in India. The aim of this study was to the clinical profile outcome prognostic factors human leptospirosis at tertiary care centre. Settings Design: This a retrospective leptospira positive patients who were admitted conducted 2010, over period 6 month from July December. Materials Methods: All presented with features tested IgM for taken into analyzed based on modified Faine's...

Cerebral toxoplasmosis is an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related infection and one of the causes CNS mass lesions in AIDS. Toxoplasmosis most common cerebral lesion encountered HIV-infected patients, its incidence has increased markedly since beginning AIDS epidemic. associated with high mortality morbidity patients immunocopromised state. We are reporting a case presented status epileptics treated cotrimoxazole. Refractory epilepsy was controlled intravenous levetiracetam,...

International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2014,4,3,218-221.DOI:10.4103/2230-8598.137704Published:Jul 2014Type:Original ArticleThe impact severity hypertension on auditory brainstem responsesGurdev Lal Goyal, Anjana Mittal, Chintu Chaudhary, Rachna Bachhel, Simran Grewal, Manjit Rai Gurdev Mittal1, Chaudhary2, Bachhel3, Rai4 Departments Physiology, 1Anatomy, 2Community Medicine, MMMC H, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 3Departments 4Medicine, GMC, Amritsar, Punjab, India...

Determination of modifiable risk factors for treatment and prevention acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation is very crucial. Therefore, the present study determined role serum magnesium level in COPD exacerbation.This prospective involved 100 patients with an COPD. Demographic data were collected all patients, (Mg2+) levels at two different time intervals. These given standard All followed up after one month later three-month intervals year.Majority (72%) had...

Background: Limited information is available about the prevalence of metabolic syndrome(MeTS) in India. Railway employees provided a unique opportunity to study MeTS variety jobs. Methods: A total 995 railway employees, 872 males (mean age 42.96 ± 7.91) and 123 females 44.28 7.91), underwent physical examination anthropometric measurement for waist circumference; 605 95 also biochemical examination. was diagnosed using ATP III criteria modified Indians. Results: The MeTs 162/605 (26.77%)...

Leptospirosis is an important emerging zoonosis with a worldwide distribution that characterized by broad spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from inapparent infection to fulminant disease.Leptospirosis has protean manifestations.The classical presentation the disease acute biphasic febrile illness or without jaundice.Unusual may result involvement pulmonary, cardiovascular, neural, gastrointestinal, ocular and other systems.Immunological phenomena secondary antigenic mimicry also be...

Background: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinico-radiographic of multiple etiologies. Still, the exact pathophysiology PRES not clear. Aims and Objectives: To study demographic, etiological, clinic-radiological profiles patients presenting with their outcome at tertiary care teaching hospital. Materials Methods: A retrospective observational non-interventional was conducted center in from January 2009 to December 2013 Krishna Institute Medical Sciences, Karad....

Background: Cardiomyopathies represent a heterogeneous group of diseases that often lead to progressive heart failure with significant morbidity and mortality. The improved recognition or other factor, the incidence prevalence of heart failure due cardiomyopathy appears be increasing. Aims & Objectives: To study prevalence, clinical profile and outcome patients with cardiomyopathies echocardiographic profile. Material methods: It is retrospective observational 65 patients, age >15 years...