Efficacy of Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and PAP smear as a screening method for diagnosis of premalignant lesions of cervix in high-risk patient

Background: Carcinoma Cervix is one of the common malignant pathology causing considerable morbidity and mortality in women. One of the important aspects of management of carcinoma cervix is its early detection and appropriate management since delay in…

An institutional-based observational study of the effect of iodinated contrast media used in computed tomography scan on liver function tests in a tertiary care hospital

Background: Iodine-based contrast media are used to obtain contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) images for better visualization of anatomical structures and improved diagnostic accuracy. These contrast agents are water soluble and are primarily…

Comparative microbial analysis and assessment of paired umbilical cord blood culture and peripheral venous blood culture in neonates with high risk factors to detect early onset neonatal sepsis: A study from tertiary care hospital of central India

Background: Neonatal sepsis is a prime cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Peripheral venous blood (PVB) culture is a gold standard for the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. Low sensitivity of blood culture in newborn is due to small volume of blood…