Objectives : Examination of pregnant women in the first trimester with transvaginal ultrasonography aim to study various fetal development markers, e.g., gestation sac, yolk heart motion, CRL length, and anatomy both normal abnormal pregnancies. Comparative evaluation vis-ΰ-vis transabdominal scanning pregnancy its complications. To assess relative merits demerits comparison technique. Materials Methods The will be conducted on 50 females patients during pregnancy. population consist These...

IOTA stands for International Ovarian Tumour Analysis group. cancer is one of the common cancers in women and diagnosed at later stage majority. The limiting factor early diagnosis lack standardized terms procedures gynaecological sonography. Introduction rules has provided some consistency defining morphological features ovarian masses through a examination technique.To evaluate efficacy simple ultrasound distinguishing benign malignant tumours establishing their use as tool malignancy.A...

The aim of this study was to analyze the retrospective experience related indication, complication and outcome Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) in Myasthenia gravis (MG). It is a well known autoimmune disease characterized by antibodies against acetylcholine receptor (anti-ACHR) on post synaptic surface motor end plate. exchange therapeutic modality established MG with positive recommendation based strong consensus class III evidence.A total 35 patients were submitted 41 cycles 171 session...

Increasing temperature due to global warming in the Himalayan regions has severe implications for survival of aquatic ectotherms. To study thermal acclimation and heat tolerance an endangered fish species, Tor putitora, we examined tissue-specific mRNA expression patterns heat-shock proteins (HSP90β; HSP70, HSP60, HSP47, HSP30, HSP20), warm-temperature (WAP65-1) cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1B (CDKN1B) genes liver, brain, gill, kidney, muscle, gonad tissues at intervals 10, 20, 30 days...

To determine the usefulness of ultrasonography in assessment post radiotherapy skin changes postmastectomy breast cancer patients.Patients treated for National University Hospital (NUH) and Tan Tock Seng (TTSH), Singapore between January 2004- December 2005 was recruited retrospectively. Ultrasound scan performed on these Asian patients who had been to a total dose 46-50 Gy with 1 cm bolus placed skin. The ultrasound scans were blinded RTOG scores, thickness individually marked points...

Olanzapine is a novel antipsychotic effective in reducing positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia with safe side-effect profile. Premarketing trials, however, included only few elderly patients. Further data are needed regarding the effects olanzapine those comorbid medical illness. In this pilot study, 11 hospitalized patients (age range 60-85 years) who manifested psychosis related to schizoaffective disorders were treated (dose range, 5-20 mg/day). Efficacy safety assessed by...

The frontal lobes of the brain are notoriously "silent": Benign tumors such as meningiomas that compress from outside may not produce any symptoms other than progressive change personality and intellect until they large. We present two cases with suggestive depressive episodes, which on further investigations showed space occupying lesions meningiomas.

Blood transfusion is a frequent and integral part of critical care. Although life saving, it can occasionally be unsafe result in spectrum adverse events. Acute reactions (ATRs) are probably under diagnosed critically ill patients due to confusion the symptoms with underlying disease.To analyze incidence ATRs occuring patients.This was retrospective review conducted from 1(st) April 2011 till 31(st) March 2013. The related administration blood components admitted various Intensive Care Units...

Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) syndrome is one of the rare cause proximal small bowel obstruction wherein, third part duodenum compressed between SMA at its origin and abdominal aorta due to decreased angulations in these two vessels. This angulation exerts a compression effect on duodenum, resulting duodenal which may be complete or partial. There are number causes can lead this entity will discussed briefly. Here we report imaging findings such young male patient who presented emergency...

Summary Keloids are well‐defined fibrous tissue overgrowths extending beyond the original defects. The purpose of our study was to compare efficacy liquid nitrogen cryosurgery alone with and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide combination. Study on 60 clinically diagnosed lesions keloids from 21 patients conducted alone. statistical analysis shows synergistic action corticosteroids may offer promise in treatment.

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease that selectively affects the optic nerves and spinal cord generally follows a relapsing course. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) appears to be effective in patients with central nervous system who do not respond first-line corticosteroid treatment.We represent retrospective review of use TPE treatment acute attack NMO five failed initial immunomodulatory evaluated effect on degree recovery from NMO. It was performed using...

Lycium ruthenicum is one of the high values yet lesser explored medicinal plant trans-Himalayan region India. The local traditional medicine system (Amchi system) has immense interest in powerful biological activity its fruits (black Goji berries). used for treatment many health problems like abnormal menstruation, vision problem, heart disease, enhance liver and kidney function, as well nutraceutical supplements. Purpose: In this study, we aim to have investigated, comparative analysis...

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder that involves intraepithelial blistering and sores of skin mucous membrane. It generally correlates with the levels circulating autoantibodies; their removal seems a reasonable therapeutic approach. Therapeutic plasma exchange hypothesized to remove pathogenic autoantibodies has been used in refractory or severe cases. may be considered for rapid control recalcitrant pemphigus should combined use concomitant immuno-suppressive.

Platelet concentrates made from cell separators are used more frequently due to less donor exposure and leucodepletion. This retrospective study was done compare plateletpheresis on two separators: Baxter CS 3000 plus Haemonetics MCS 3p. Plateletpheresis procedures, January 1997 April 2002, were included in the study. One hundred seven procedures 3p using SDP protocol, 49 PLP 107 plus. Pre-procedure donor's platelet count haemoglobin comparable all groups. yield (6.44 × 1011 platelets) (5.27...

Historically, psychotic disorder has been associated with viral infection. Herpes simplex infections and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) among other have implicated in disorder. Of note this case report is that occurred following reactivation of herpes infection a background mannose-binding lecithin (MBL) deficiency, childhood EBV infection, severe psychosocial stress. encephalitis (HSE) remains significant cause morbidity mortality despite advancement its treatment intravenous acyclovir. Many...

Hamartomatous polyps of the tonsil are rare. They have been described using various terms such as a lymphangiomatous polyp, lymphangiectatic fibrous lipomatous or pedunculated tonsil; hence, actual incidence is difficult to be quantified. Polyp palatine tonsils an unusual benign lesion head and neck. It rare polypoidal mass that generally arises from pedicle attached projecting into oropharynx. Polypoid lesions neck likewise rare, tumors arising sparse. Tonsillar polyp uncommon hamartomatous...

Introduction: Spine is the most common site of skeletal tuberculosis.Radiographic manifestations tuberculous spondylitis include intraosseous and paraspinal abscess formation, subligamentous spread infection, vertebral body destruction collapse, extension into spinal epidural space. Significant instability deformity spine can result, mandating prompt diagnosis treatment to prevent permanent neurologic damage. Objective: This a prospective descriptive study evaluate role MRI in tuberculosis...

Background and objectives: The study was done to evaluate the role of computed tomography (CT) in clinically suspected cases chronic sinusitis for detection, assessment anatomical variants pathological abnormalities nasal cavity paranasal sinuses. Also findings CT were co-related with operative functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). conducted on 60 attending section Radiodiagnosis Department ENT Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. Materials Methods: over a period 3 years from 2010 2013...

Introduction: Investigation of male infertility is assuming greater importance with factors implicated as the cause in up to half infertile couples. This prospective cross-sectional study aims establish role transrectal and scrotal ultrasonography infertility. Besides routine investigations trans rectal ultra sonography was performed detect testicular post-testicular etiology or abnormality. Aims: The aim this determine evaluation compare findings clinical surgical findings. Material...

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of Saccharomyces boulardii, a yeast probiotic, in management acute diarrhoeal disorders paediatric population outpatient settings. It was multicentre retrospective analysis medical records children who were treated for diarrhoea by routine treatment (oral rehydration solution and zinc) with or without S. boulardii. Overall, 160 presenting at seven different settings included study. Children divided into two categories based on their boulardii (SB...

Patients who have chronic lower gastrointestinal bleeding with negative conventional work-ups should undergo superior mesenteric arteriography to look for arteriovenous malformations. Once the diagnosis is made, treatment immediate right hemicolectomy. Six patients malformations described in this report had no recurrence of rectal one five years.