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 EDITORIAL
Editorial
All deaths should be audited to find preventable causes: Virtual autopsy may provide the answer
Dr KK Aggarwal, 22 January 2019
#Multispeciality

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and ICMR are collaborating on a project to conduct virtual autopsies, as reported in TOI, Jan 20, 2019. The head of the Forensics Department at AIIMS said that they have already set up a digital X-ray machine to conduct autopsy of the deceased with bone injuries or fractures caused after an accident. He further said that in virtual aut ...more

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 CLINICAL NEWS
Clinical News
Hereditary hemochromatosis increases risk of chronic diseases and cancer
eMediNexus, 21 January 2019
#Diabetes and Endocrinology #Oncology #Orthopedics #Pathology and Lab Medicine #Public Health
A "stealth condition" which is one of the western worlds most common genetic disorders is causing far higher levels of cancer and chronic health conditions than previously thought, a UK study has revealed.Hereditary hemochromatosis -- a genetic condition which leads to a toxic build-up of iron in the body -- was previously thought to be a low-level health risk. However, a new study, published Wedn ...more
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 NEWS AND UPDATES
Forty percent of Indian doctors assaulted at work
, 22 January 2019
#Multispeciality
Dr Jayesh Lele, National Secretary of Indian Medical Association (IMA)’s Hospital Board of India (HBI), claimed during his speech at IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A) ...more
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Private hospitals no longer obliged to treat 10 percent of poor patients for free under Ayushman Bharat
Dhairya Maheshwari, 22 January 2019
#Multispeciality
While the Narendra Modi government celebrates the success of Ayushman Bharat, medical professionals working with poor patients state that the poor are being cha ...more
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NEET Files Changing Admission Criteria from Percentage to Percentile Gone Missing
Garima, 21 January 2019
#Multispeciality
Critical files on the change in the admission criteria of MBBS and BDS courses mentioning a modification in the criterion from percentage to percentile system h ...more
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Chronic shortage of doctors at Delhi government-run hospitals
, 21 January 2019
#Multispeciality
Delhi government-run hospitals are facing a chronic shortage of doctors and are recruiting on contract or ad-hoc basis to tackle the crunch.Officials reported t ...more
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 JOURNAL UPDATES
Relationship between social support and breastfeeding self-efficacy in
eMediNexus, 22 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
A new study published in the Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine investigated the relationship between social suppor ...MORE
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An assessment of sexual activity and menopausal symptoms in middle-age
eMediNexus, 22 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
The purpose of a new study published in Climacteric was to assess sexual activity and menopausal symptoms in middle-aged Chinese w ...MORE
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High-intensity breastfeeding improves insulin sensitivity during early
eMediNexus, 22 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
A new study published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews investigated whether high‐intensity breastfeeding (HIB) re ...MORE
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Cervicitis: Etiology, diagnosis and treatment.
eMediNexus, 22 January 2019
#Infectious Diseases #Internal Medicine #Obstetrics and Gynecology
A new article published in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology discussed that cervicitis – the inflammation of the ...MORE
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Signs of memory problems could be symptoms of hearing loss instead
eMediNexus, 21 January 2019
#Family Medicine #Neurology #Pathology and Lab Medicine #Public Health
Older adults concerned about displaying early symptoms of Alzheimers disease should also consider a hearing check-up, suggests a s ...MORE
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Single-dose tafenoquine prevents Plasmodium vivax malaria relapse
eMediNexus, 21 January 2019
#Infectious Diseases #Internal Medicine #Pathology and Lab Medicine #Pharmacist
Single-dose tafenoquine resulted in a significantly lower risk of Plasmodium vivax recurrence than placebo in patients with phenot ...MORE
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 MOLECULE UPDATES
Benefits of breastfeeding to the new mother
eMediNexus, 22 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
Breastfeeding is known to be beneficial both for the mother and the baby. Evidence indicates that breastfeedin ...MORE
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Importance of using phthalate-free skin care products
eMediNexus, 22 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
Phthalates are multifunctional chemicals that are often used in personal care products, medications, and plast ...MORE
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Role of Indian madder in treating rashes
eMediNexus, 18 January 2019
#Dermatology #Obstetrics and Gynecology
Rubia cordifolia or manjishtha has long been used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. This bitter-sweet cooli ...MORE
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Tea tree oil for treating fungal infections
eMediNexus, 18 January 2019
#Infectious Diseases #Obstetrics and Gynecology
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) has been used in aboriginal traditional medicine for wounds and cutaneous in ...MORE
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 INTERESTING CASES
Drowned in fluids: A rare case of Polyserositis due to Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
eMediNexus, 22 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
ABSTRACTPolyserositis is defined as general inflammation of serous membranes associated with simultaneous effusions in various cavities. This rare syndrome has ...MORE
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Prolapsed huge cervical fibroid with acute red degeneration mimicking uterine inversion- a case report
Dr. Neerja Varshney, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, Dr. Vandana Jain, 18 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
About the AuthorDr. Neerja Varshney, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, Dr. Vandana JainCMO, (NFSG), Incharge, Dept Obs & GynaeJunior Specialist, Dept Obs & GynaeSen ...MORE
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A Rare Case of Cor Triloculare Biventriculare Detected in a Postpartum Female
Parneet Kaur, Khushpreet Kaur, Rama Garg, 09 January 2019
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
About the AuthorsAssociate ProfessorProfessorAssistant ProfessorJunior ResidentDept. of Obstetrics and GynecologyGovernment Medical College and Rajindra Hospita ...MORE
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A Rare Case of Torsion Ovarian Fibroma
Pradeep Musale Ramamchandra, Lalitha Shivanna, Mamatha Siddappaji, 29 December 2018
#Obstetrics and Gynecology
About the AuthorsPradeep Musale Ramamchandra, Lalitha Shivanna, Mamatha SiddappajiAssistant ProfessorProfessor and HeadObs-Gyne SpecialistDept. of Obstetrics an ...MORE
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 QUIZZES

Quizzes
eMediNexus, 21 January 2019
#Cardiology
Which of the heart valve is most likely to be involved by infective endocarditis following a septic abortion? ...MORE
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Quizzes
eMediNexus, 20 January 2019
#Pediatrics
The nurse is conducting an examination of a 6-month-old baby. During the examination, the nurse should be able to elicit which reflex? ...MORE
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Quizzes
eMediNexus, 19 January 2019
#Public Health
Burtonian line is seen with poisoning of ...MORE
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Quizzes
eMediNexus, 18 January 2019
#Neurology
Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly seen in a pregnant mother who is on phenytoin therapy for epilepsy? ...MORE
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 Medico Legal Corner

What action can be taken if patient threatens filing an FIR?

Dr KK Aggarwal & Advocate Ira Gupta, 21 January 2019
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Can a doctor disclose his patients information to the relatives?

Dr KK Aggarwal & Advocate Ira Gupta, 20 January 2019
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Can a punishment be both penal erasure as well as a criminal prosecuti

Dr KK Aggarwal & Advocate Ira Gupta, 19 January 2019
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Have you failed to give the medical records to the complainant in time

Dr KK Aggarwal & Advocate Ira Gupta, 18 January 2019
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 Laugh a little

Overloaded

eMediNexus, 21 January 2019
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Bribery

eMediNexus, 20 January 2019
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I thought I was

eMediNexus, 19 January 2019
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Can I help you

eMediNexus, 18 January 2019
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 Lighter Reads

eWellness: Alcohol: Benefits Vs Risk

Dr KK Aggarwal, 21 January 2019
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eSpiritual: Be Positive, Be Different and Be Persistent

Dr KK Aggarwal, 21 January 2019
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Inspirational: Nature's lessons

eMediNexus, 21 January 2019
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Inspirational: Law of the Seed

eMediNexus, 20 January 2019
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