Health Sciences

Purpose: This study evaluated and compared the therapeutic effects of shockwave therapy (SWT) and kinesio tape on scar tonometry and modified Vancouver scar scale (MVSS) measurements in patients with post burn hypertrophic scar. Methods: Riester Schiötz tonometer and MVSS were used for assessment of hypertrophic scars pre and post treatments. Thirtypatients of both sexes (20-40 years) complaining of post burn hypertrophic scars participated in the study.Patients were randomly allotted into two groups equivalent in number; every group consisted of 15 patients.

Objectives: Fertility is defined as ability to conceive and produce offspring while according to WHO, infertility is disease of female reproductive system defined by failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.

We report a case of 45 yearold man who presented with painless loss of vision and was diagnosed with grade IV hypertensive retinopathy.

Here we report a case of young male whopresented with a 2-day history of dimunition of vision and metamorphopsia in left eye following an episode of direct sun-gazing lasting 1–2 min. On examination, visual acuity was reduced to 6/24 in left eye. Opthalmic examination revealed findings consistent with solar retinopathy .The patient was managed conservatively.

We report a case of toxic optic neuropathy due to linezolid occurring in a patient who was on linezolid for Multi drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (MDR-TB).

In this brief systematic review, we will discuss the key components in coffee that have a significant role in prevention of various liver diseases. The main components are chlorogenic acid (CGA), trigonelline, diterpenes kahweol, cafestol, 16-O-methylcafestol , melanoidins and caffeine. There are very few retrospective or prospective studies done to evaluate the association between coffee and liver. Most of the studies have been done on mice and rats at molecular level.

Background: It is known that no treatment has yet been developed for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) caused by many different pathogenic mechanisms and the immune system must be strong in order to overcome the symptoms. Aim: To research the antimicrobial effects against clinically significant bacterial and fungal organisms and antioxidant activities of some syrups sold with and without prescriptions and commonly used for URTI in children. Design and setting: This study analyzed the syrups recommended by pediatricians for upper respiratory infections.

Background: In tandem with current technological advancements, the quest for innovative treatment methods capable of enhancing musculoskeletal functioning is rising. Because of its wide mobility and the sensitive capacities of its surrounding tissues, which allow grasping and sensation, the human hand is undoubtedly the most significant and complicated structure of the upper extremity. Its vital duties, and because handgrip strength plays such an important part in daily activities, this study looked at the effects of kinesiotaping on different handgrip strengths in computer users.

Extramuscular soft tissue myxomas are extremely rare with only 4 documented cases in english literature till date. Myxomas are benign connective tissue tumours of unclear histogenesis and etiology. Virchow coined the term Myxoma in 1871 while Stout defined the criteria for diagnosis in 1948. Cardiac Myxomas are the most commonly reported and researched, and surgery is the accepted treatment modality. Extra cardiac myxomas are less common and predominantly occur in the head neck region.

Pneumonia is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among young children. Globally, there are over 1,400 cases of pneumonia per 100,000 children, or 1 case per 71 children every year and is responsibe for the lives of over 800,000 children under five every year, including over 153,000 newborns. Objective: To identify sociodemographic factors and clinical characteristics of pneumonia in children between 1 month to five years of age. Materials & Methods: Hospital based prospective cohort study conducted at tertiary teaching institution in North India.