Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital

SSTR Expressing Tubercular Bony Lesions in a Patient with Suspected Metastatic Pheochromocytoma

We report a case of a 38-year-old male with biochemically confirmed pheochromocytoma and somatostatin receptor (STIR)-expressing adrenal and skeletal lesions. Discordant findings on functional imaging, along with lytic bone lesions, raised the suspicion of an alternate aetiology....

Clinical profile and outcomes of patients with acute poisoning presenting to the medicine emergency

Objectives Acute poisoning remains a significant public health issue in low- and middle-income countries, including India. The primary objectives of this study were to assess the clinical and epidemiological profile, spectrum of toxic agents, associated laboratory abnormalities,...

Mefenamic acid-triggered drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome: A diagnostic challenge

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction characterized by rash, fever, hematological abnormalities, lymphadenopathy, and multi-organ involvement. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced DRESS is rare, and...

Uveitis as an ocular manifestation of syphilis: A case series and literature review

Abstract Syphilis can affect almost any part of the eye and is notorious for mimicking any of the inflammatory ophthalmologic conditions. Ocular syphilitic manifestations can occur at any stage of syphilis and can present as an isolated abnormality or be associated with neurosyph...

Physicians attitudes towards mental health and self-reported rates of anxiety, depression, and alcohol use

Physicians, including medical students, experience substantial occupational stressors associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Despite growing attention to clinician well-being, stigma surrounding mental illness remains a barrier to help...

Evaluating Bio‐Derived Polysaccharides as Natural Binders for Fire‐Fighting Propellants

ABSTRACT Halon fire extinguishing agents have been phased out to protect the ozone layer. Fire extinguishing aerosol‐forming pyrotechnic formulations (PyFs) are increasingly recognized as effective alternatives. In PyFs, binders play a critical role by consolidating the ingredien...