Background: Scrub typhus is a common rickettsial infection endemic in India and is an important cause of acute febrile illness among children. Clinical manifestations vary from mild-to-severe affecting almost all organ systems with a high fatality rate…
Background: Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) or lumbarization of sacral vertebrae and sacralization of lumbar vertebrae are congenital variations. These are associated with alterations in anatomy and biomechanics of spinal and paraspinal struc…
Background: Lung cancer ranks as the second-most common cancer globally and remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite a global decline in mortality due to reduced smoking, its incidence is rising in India. Aims and Objectives: This st…
Background: Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition with significant mortality and morbidity. An estimated 48.9 million cases and 11 million deaths occur due to sepsis worldwide. The gold standard for the diagnosis of suspected sepsis patien…
This case report centers on a 19-year-old male diagnosed with tri-ventricular obstructive hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis. Following a right ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure, the patient initially exhibited marked improvement but late…
Background: Lens-induced glaucomas (LIGs) occur due to the lens’s size, position, or inflammation, causing either open-angle or angle-closure mechanisms. These conditions vary clinically, and understanding their effect on post-operative cataract surger…
Background: Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) or lumbarization of sacral vertebrae and sacralization of lumbar vertebrae are congenital variations. These are associated with alterations in anatomy and biomechanics of spinal and paraspinal struc…
Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation lead to unfavorable hemodynamic responses. Many studies have already compared direct laryngoscope (DL) and different types of video laryngoscopes (VLs). While some of those reported favorable response with use of…
Background: Ayushman Bharat is a Flagship Program in India to deliver an expanded range of free health-care services to all. Despite quality health care being a fundamental human right, rural India still grapples with its accessibility. To address this…
This case report centers on a 19-year-old male diagnosed with tri-ventricular obstructive hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis. Following a right ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure, the patient initially exhibited marked improvement but late…