Antiphospholipid Syndrome – A silent killer

Vidyadhar B Bangal, Shravani Chalasani, Denita Fernandes, Pushpanjali Singh, Kanika Gupta   Abstract   Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is a multisystem autoimmune disorder characterized by venous thrombosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, fetal death and presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (apla).The entity remains hidden unless suspected and investigated by the clinician. The target antigens of the antibodies are phospholipid … Read more

Echocardiographic study on Dilated Cardiomyopathy from Eastern India

Rudrajit Paul, Saumen Nandi, Pradip K Sinha   Abstract   Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. Echocardiography is an important tool to assess patients with DCM and also as a prognostic guide. Left atrial size, as measured in echocardiography, is considered an important prognostic marker in this condition. However, … Read more

In vitro evaluation of Antioxidant, Cytoprotective and Antiulcer properties of Cordia Dichotoma fruit extracts

Sharath Chandra, Prabhanjana Kattepura Venkatesh   Abstract   The present study is to evaluate the biopotency of Cordia dichotoma. The fruit extracts was examined for antioxidant, cytoprotective and antiulcer properties. Total polyphenolics content in Aqueous and methanolic extracts were found to be 5.81 and 3.56 Tannic acid equivalents (TAE) mg/g respectively. The phenolic contents were … Read more

Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on serum lipids and glycaemic control in alloxan induced diabetic albino rats

D. P. Oparinde, Adeniran Samuel Atiba, O A Ajose, Eludoyin A A, Adesiyan A A   Abstract   Objective: To determine the possible effects of aqeous extract of Moringa oleifera on blood glucose and lipid profile in alloxan induced diabetic albino rats. Materials and Methods: Forty four (44) adult healthy Albino rats of both sexes … Read more

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: Case report

Dr Mayank M Mahajan, Dr Sagar R Gupta, Dr Yash D Shah, Dr Honeypalsinh H Maharaul, Dr Sanjay Vaghani   Abstract   Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, also known as basal cell nevus syndrome, is an uncommon, autosomal dominant inherited disorder, which is characterized by numerous basal cell carcinomas, maxillary keratocysts, and musculoskeletal malformations. Occasionally, it is associated … Read more

A study on Assessment of serum Leptin and serum Insulin in women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Roshni G Sadaria, Dr. B.V. Ravi, Dr. D.R. Savithri   Abstract   Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism and ovarian polycystic changes on ultrasonogram. PCOS is often accompanied by obesity and insulin resistance. Leptin is produced mainly by the adipocytes. Debatable reports of relationship between leptin and insulin resistance exist. The … Read more

Volar dislocation of four carpometacarpal joint: A rarest injury

Rajneesh Garg, Renu Gupta, Brijendra Singh, Rajeev Siwach   Abstract   This article reports a case of young male grieved with fracture dislocation of the four carpometacarpal (CMC) joints dislocation due to motor vehicle collision. Volar- radial deviation of the second and third CMC joints and volar- ulnar deviation of fourth and fifth CMC joints … Read more

The histological effects of Annona Muricata (Soursop) on the Adrenal Gland of Adult Wistar Rats

Ezejindu D. N, Udemezue O O, Chukwujekwu I E, Uchefuna R C, Maduka S O, Akingboye A J, Ezejindu C N   Abstract   This study was undertaken to evaluate the histological effects of ethanolic extract of Annona muricata on the adrenal gland of adult wistar rats. Twenty wistar rats weighing between 180 210g were … Read more