To evaluate the role of double J stent versus no stent in patients of renal and upper ureteric calculus undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Background: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) was first introduced by Chaussy in 1980 for the treatment of urolithiasis, which has revolutionized the treatment of urinary stones. Renal colic, urinary tract obstruction, uremia, and renal fail…

The correlation between iodine nutrition and autoimmunity among hyperthyroid goiter patients in tertiary care hospital of Tamil Nadu

Background: Iodine is a trace element that is essential for the formation of thyroid hormones. It is essential for the human life’s growth and development. The thyroid gland size and functions affected by deficient or excessive intake of iodine. Iodine…

Comparison of capillary blood glucose level at 1 h after induction of general anesthesia in children receiving intraoperatively either Ringer’s lactate with glucose 1% or Ringer’s lactate alone

Background: Perioperative fluid therapy in children is quite challenging job for anesthesiologists. Variable glycemic control has been reported in the literature regarding the use of balanced electrolyte solution with or without 1–2% glucose supplement…

The study of correlation of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2 receptor status in breast cancer and its incidence in a tertiary center hospital in south India

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in female representing approximately 25% of all cancer. It is also ranked number one cancer among Indian females with ageadjusted incidence rate of 25.8 per 100,000 women and mortality 12.7 per 100,00…

Descriptive epidemiology of COVID-19 deaths in the first, second, and third pandemic waves: A comparative study from Southern India

Background: India has seen a three-wave pattern of COVID-19 infections. With the looming threat of recurrent waves with mutated strains, it is important to understand the demographic and clinical characteristics of the deceased COVID-19 patients in the…