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Chronic hepatitis B and C continue to be endemic in our region affecting millions. We must actively screen infected people and treat them so that its complications like cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma are averted. Why is screening important.? Having HBV or HCV is no more a taboo, as affordable treatment options are now available. The […]
Management of ascites in cirrhosis Grading of ascites: Grade I Detected by USG only , Grade II moderate ascites , Grade III gross ascites Characteristics of ascites in CLD: wide gradient SAAG >1.1 Recommendations 1. A diagnostic paracentesis should be performed in all patients with new-onset grade 2 or 3 ascites, and in all patients […]
Student corner: Contributed by Ms Aaliya Masoodi Now we know how eating disorders are a serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, eating disorders are often stigmatized or misunderstood, which can make it difficult for people to seek help or support. Preventing eating disorders is essential, and here are some tips you […]
Contributed by Mr Kaisar Ahmad Malla Working as Jr Staff Nurse-Govt Medical College Kantbagh-Baramulla. email : kaisarmalla19@gmail.com. Tobacco is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It is responsible for one in every ten adult deaths and nearly half of all children exposed to second-hand smoke. That’s why the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]
Contributed by Dr Parey Mohd Farooq , MD.MRCEM. Member of Europeans society of emergency medicine . Emergency medicine specialist ,educational and training lead , Royal Lancaster infirmary ,University Hospital of Morecambe bay NHS foundation trust ,United kingdom Abstract: Steroid abuse among young people is rampant in today’s society. The usage of steroids has increased over […]
Contributed by Dr Syed Aalishan Fatima & Prof. Majid Jahangir Dept. of Radiodiagnosis Govt Medical College Srinagar ,Kashmir Clinical scenario: A 60 year old female patients presented with history of pain abdomen ,breathlessness , headache .She also complained of vomiting for 2day duration With these symptoms she was admitted to emergency ward of our hospital. O/E […]
