SMS Medical College

Lactation Failure in Postpartum Women Receiving a Dopamine Partial Agonist During Pregnancy

Background Third-generation antipsychotics like aripiprazole can suppress prolactin secretion via the tuberoinfundibular pathway, leading to postpartum lactation failure. This case series assesses the clinical management of this under-recognized postpartum complication in women w...

AETCOM Module 1.1: What does it mean to be a doctor? (MBBS Foundation Course)

Presentation slides for AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics, and Communication) Module 1.1, delivered during the MBBS Foundation Course at SMS Medical College, Jaipur. This module introduces medical undergraduates to the foundational qualities, ethical responsibilities, and communication sk...

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Real‐World Clinical Outcomes and Safety From a Tertiary Care Center in Northwest India

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) is a severe autoimmune demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system characterized by relapsing attacks that can result in permanent neurological disability. Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) is reco...

Effectiveness of the Composite Autonomic Symptom Score 31 Scale in Evaluating Autonomic Dysfunction in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Comparative Study Using Autonomic Function Testing as Reference

Abstract Background: Autonomic dysfunction is a common yet underdiagnosed complication of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), contributing to increased morbidity. Early detection is critical for prompt management. The Composite Autonomic Symptom Score 31 (COMPASS-31) is a self-...