V. Ranjan, Gaurav Dhingra, N. Gupta, K. Khillan, R. Rana
{"title":"Cold agglutinin autoimmune haemolytic anaemia as an initial presentation of diffuse large B cell lymphoma: A case study","authors":"V. Ranjan, Gaurav Dhingra, N. Gupta, K. Khillan, R. Rana","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_115_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_115_21","url":null,"abstract":"Cold agglutinin disease, commonly affecting females in the their seventh decade of life, is otherwise a rare entity and has an incidence of one case per million people per year. Cold reactive antibody is associated with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) in approximately 20% of the cases. Although the occurrence of AIHA in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphomas is well known, aggressive lymphomas such as diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) initially presenting as cold agglutinin AIHA is extremely rare. Here, we describe a case of DLBCL presenting few months before the diagnosis as cold antibody-AIHA.xs","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80932859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Has the corporatisation of our health sector in India helped us?","authors":"J. Peer, S. Nundy","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_53_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_53_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86846121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pre-operative evaluation in geriatric patients: Are we over-investigating?","authors":"B. Sharma, C. Sahai, J. Sood","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_44_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_44_22","url":null,"abstract":"The population of the United States, as well as developing countries like India, is rapidly ageing. Surgical operations are more common in the elderly than in younger age groups. A comprehensive pre-operative evaluation of these elderly patients is an important component of improving perioperative outcomes. It is very different from the pre-operative assessment in younger patients, which usually encompasses evaluating cardiac risk for non-cardiac surgery and single end-organ functional assessment. Functional and cognitive impairment are additional risk factors associated with poorer outcomes in older patients. Guidelines for pre-operative assessment of elderly surgical patients have been developed by the American College of Surgeons and the American Geriatrics Society.","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74395313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Bhat, S. Ray, S. Lalwani, V. Mangla, N. Mehta, A. Yadav, S. Nundy
{"title":"Redo hepaticojejunostomy in the management of bilioenteric anastomotic strictures","authors":"B. Bhat, S. Ray, S. Lalwani, V. Mangla, N. Mehta, A. Yadav, S. Nundy","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_43_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_43_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ) is the commonly done drainage procedure for strictures which occasionally follow operations on the gallbladder and bile ducts. However, 8%–40% of these anastomoses become narrowed again and the redo operation is technically challenging. There are only a few reports which have examined the results of these revision procedures and we therefore decided to analyse our experience of this unusual operation. Aim: To study the role of redo-hepaticojejunostomy in the management of bilio-enteric anastomotic strictures. Materials and Methods: Between January 2010 and January 2016, we performed 23 redo-hepaticojejunostomies for the strictures following an initial hepaticojejunostomy which was done for benign indications in our department and followed them for a minimum of 2 years with clinical, biochemical and radiological tests. Results: There were 7 males and 16 were females who had a median age of 37 years (range 15–63 years). The median interval between the index operation and the stricture recurrence was 10 months. Thirteen (57%) patients underwent initial surgical revision and 10 had the procedure following unsuccessful percutaneous intervention. The median length of hospital stay was 10 days and 21 (91%) only had minor complications. There was no operative mortality. On follow-up of all 23 patients after 2–8 years, six (26%) patients developed stricture recurrence, of whom three were managed with percutaneous dilatation and three required a second revisional surgery. Seventeen patients are symptom-free. Conclusion: Redo RYHJ is a feasible option for strictures following an initial biliary enteric anastomosis with no surgical mortality and three-quarters of the patients being rendered symptom-free.","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85275577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anal cytological abnormalities in human immunodeficiency virus-infected men and prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus co-infection","authors":"A. Kakar, P. Bakshi, S. Tripathi:, A. Gogia","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_114_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_114_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects cells of the immune system, leading to a compromised and depleted immune system. Progressive failure of the immune system predisposes an individual to many life-threatening opportunistic infections and malignancies. As compared to the general population, the incidence of anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) is substantially higher in HIV-infected individuals. Majority of ASCC are related to infections caused by high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). Aims: We conducted an observational study on HIV-positive men who had a history of homosexual contact. The aim of this study was to assess the spectrum of cytological abnormalities on anal smear cytology in individuals with HIV infection, and also estimate the prevalence of anal infection with high-risk HPV strains. Materials and Methods: We enrolled 56 individuals for this pilot study. This study involved the collection of specimens from the anal canal of the patients by using cytobrush in liquid-based cytology (LBC) vial. The sample was simultaneously tested for cytological abnormalities by LBC (Sure Path, BD) and for 13 high-risk strains by Hybrid Capture II technique (Qiagen) based on antibody capture and chemiluminescent signal detection. Anal smear cytology was reported as per guidelines of The Bethesda System of reporting anal cytology, 2014. Results: The prevalence of high-risk HPV infection was seen in 41.07% of individuals and low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion and atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance were seen in 12.5% and 16.07% individuals, respectively. Cytology was useful in 7% of cases to diagnose opportunistic infections. The latter is a field yet to be tapped. Conclusion: We would recommend LBC in HIV-positive patients, for screening of cytological abnormalities and HPV status. This would also give an opportunity to screen for opportunistic infections, which have otherwise not been diagnosed.","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85085407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Musings on medicine, myth, and history; India's legacy","authors":"Palak Agarwal","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_75_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_75_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77193372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Formulation design of oral lamotrigine suspension for the treatment of epilepsy","authors":"S. Neerumalla, Ishrat S. Chhowala, Mehul Patel","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_45_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_45_22","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Lamotrigine is a broad-spectrum anticonvulsant drug widely used as mono- or adjunct therapy in adults and children. The aim of this study was to develop a liquid formulation of lamotrigine to fulfil the unmet needs of children and geriatric epileptic patients. Materials and Methods: Suspension formulation was prepared using Carbopol 974P as a suspending agent. It was evaluated for its sedimentation and re-dispersibility, solubility, morphology, particle-size distribution, rheological properties, pH measurement, uniformity of dosage unit, in vitro drug release behaviour and results were compared with marketed formulation Lamictal tablets. Results: The release profile of marketed product Lamictal tablets and developed lamotrigine oral suspension shows a complete release profile throughout physiological pH in all three media (0.1N hydrochloric acid, 4.5 pH acetate buffer and 6.8 pH phosphate buffer) and shows similar release as a marketed product. Microscopic observation clearly indicates the stability of the suspension (no aggregation of suspended particles) during the storage period of 12 months. The content uniformity of suspension was found well within the specified limits. Conclusion: Lamotrigine oral suspension was developed successfully and found a suitable alternative for a commercially available tablet for the treatment of epilepsy in children and geriatric patients.","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75446725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case of PUO in diabetes mellitus","authors":"P. Agarwal, Shipra Gulati, A. Garg, Sunila Jain","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_2_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_2_22","url":null,"abstract":"Histoplasma capsulatum, a thermal dimorphic fungus, is the agent of histoplasmosis. It is a common cause of endemic mycosis. We report the case of a 64-year-old female, a known case of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, beta-thalassemia trait who presented with persistent fever, decreased appetite and weight loss for a period of 1 month and found to have anaemia and hepatosplenomegaly. She was diagnosed with histoplasmosis on liver biopsy. She was started on amphotericin 'B' liposomal for 14 days. She showed marked improvement symptomatically and later put on tablet itraconazole 200 mg twice a day for 1 year and was advised for follow-up.","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84044355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on medical equipment's/devices supply chain","authors":"Abid Haleem, M. Javaid, Shahbaz Khan","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_84_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_84_20","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84101855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shefali Dogra, Pankaj Dhawan, S. Tomar, Ashish Kakar, Era Kakar
{"title":"Intraoral biosensors: A promising diagnostic tool","authors":"Shefali Dogra, Pankaj Dhawan, S. Tomar, Ashish Kakar, Era Kakar","doi":"10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_25_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_25_22","url":null,"abstract":"The article encompasses a research on intraoral biosensors, which was conducted using keywords such as “Intraoral biosensors,” “health care monitoring devices,” “biomarkers”, “cloud servers,” “Internet of dental things (IoDT)” and “wireless sensors” in the databases of PubMed/Medline and Google Scholar between 1990 and 2020. Biomedical devices such as intraoral biosensors that are involved in continuous healthcare monitoring have garnered the attention of several researchers across the world. These devices function as an interconnecting link between the human systems and the outer environment. Recently, chair-side monitoring and early diagnostic tests are highly valuable for periodic monitoring and treatment planning for patients. These devices use biological reactions to detect and measure a particular chemical compound substance and then send an electronic signal. The chief advantages of these ubiquitous devices are high sensitivity and fast response. Intraoral biosensors integrate various materials and devices on one unique chip, hence functioning as the latest analytical and diagnostic tool of dentistry. This review highlights the basic concepts, principles and role of intraoral biosensors in the diagnosis of caries, periodontitis, oral cancer and dental fluorosis.","PeriodicalId":72736,"journal":{"name":"Current medicine research and practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86188582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}