Indian Journal of Medical Research
A novel reassortant avian influenza H4N6 virus isolated from an environmental sample during a surveillance in Maharashtra, India
Background & objectives:
Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) viruses cause mild clinical illness in domestic birds. Migratory birds are a known reservoir for all subtypes of avian influenza (AI) viruses. The objective of the study was to characte…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Clinicopathological study of annexin A5 & apelin in pre-eclamptic placentae with emphasis on foetal outcome
Background & objectives:
Pre-eclampsia has remained an elusive disease with serious impacts on both maternal and foetal health. Two novel markers, annexin A5 (ANXA5) and apelin are currently of considerable interest. The present study aimed to dete…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Detection & analysis of inflammatory cytokines in tears of patients with lacrimal duct obstruction
Background & objectives:
Tear proteomic changes can be a candidate etiopathogenesis of lacrimal duct obstruction diseases (LDODs). Studies on proteomics have focused primarily on nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and some specific inflammatory cytokin…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Effects of continuous-combined oral drospirenone- estradiol on blood pressure, body weight & lipid profile in early menopausal women
Background & objectives
Drospirenone (DRSP) is a progestin with antimineralocorticoid and anti-androgenic activity. When administered in combination with estradiol (E2), it relieves menopausal symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the eff…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Quality of life assessment & out-of-pocket expenditure in multiple myeloma: An observational study
Background & objectives:
Prognosis of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) has improved significantly in the past two decades. However, the symptoms burden is high at onset and treatment is generally prolonged with significant financial burden. This…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Addressing hypertension among tribal people of India
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Indian Journal of Medical Research
Clinical features & treatment of early-stage gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
Background & objectives:
Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is a common marginal zone lymphoma. The stomach is the relatively common origin of the MALT lymphoma, now termed as extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma. Gastric…