University College of Medical Sciences

Treatment and tracking algorithm for iron deficiency anaemia among children and adolescents— a policy informed evidence— based framework for India

Background and objectives The Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) programme advocates for ‘test, treat and track’ strategy. However, limited coverage, poor adherence, workforce shortages and inconsistent follow up, affect implementation. Recent programme monitoring data indicate suboptimal...

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,...

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....

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...

LDL-C vs Lp(a): What We Know, the “Zero-LDL” Hypothesis, and Where We Stand in the PCSK9 Era

Despite significant breakthroughs in preventative medicine, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is still the primary cause of morbidity and death worldwide. In this context, 2 apoB-containing particles-LDL and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] have emerged as important but mechan...

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...

Development of Stress in 1st-year Medical Students and Its Relationship with Cognition and Telomere Length: A Prospective Pilot Study

BACKGROUND: First-year medical students experience stress as they are exposed to an entirely new environment with a vast academic course. AIMS: The present study was planned to explore the development of stress during the 1st year in medical students and to correlate the level of...