Expression of isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 and tumor protein 53 in high-grade glioma and its correlation with the outcome – A prospective study at a tertiary care center in India

Background: Central nervous system tumors are the 10th most prevalent cause of mortality worldwide. The 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) classification of high grade gliomas (HGG) has identified Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH 1) mutation as one of…

A comparative study of head-elevated positions at 25° versus 45° for intubation in obese patients posted for elective surgery under general anesthesia

Background: Obese patients generally present with an increased risk of difficult intubation. The head-elevated position has been shown to improve laryngeal view, reduce airway complications, and prolong safe apnea time during intubation as compared to …