Heat and Testis

Radiant heat is detrimental to the male reproductive system (MRS). Teratoasthenozoospermia was observed in men exposed to high temperatures. The etiology of oligozoospermia and azoospermia is largely undetermined. Various occupational and environmental agents have been known to have deleterious effect on male reproductive function it is difficult to elucidate the role of a single agent […]

Healthcare Industry Witnessing Major Transition Ever

Industry analysts are expecting some important trends to arrive, which would change the face of healthcare delivery in times to come. The sunrise industry has witnessed foray of corporate players, international accreditations, reverse brain drain, world-class infrastructure and the era of responsive care in the last one decade. Common man has seen paradigm shift in […]

Handgrip Strength Testing Instrument and Protocol: A Review of Literature

Background: Testing grip strength is a popular assessment used by Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists in wide range of clinical settings. There are numerous measures of grip strength evaluation involving a diverse range of assessment protocols, instruments and their testing positions. The instruments and testing protocols are essential parameters, which shall always be considered within the context […]

Guidelines for the Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum is persistent vomiting in pregnancy which causes weight loss (> 5% of body wt ) and ketosis. Untreated or inadequately treated it may lead on to Wernicke’s encephalopathy, central pontine myelinosis and maternal death. Clinical Features Though the common clinical presentation is in the 1st trimester of pregnancy a certain number of patients […]

Fournier’s Gangrene

This paper is dedicated to my mentor Dr. P. Rajan, Associate Professor of General Surgery at Calicut Medical College. An excellent teacher, a great surgeon, an astute clinician and above all a wonderful human being, he was instrumental in my taking up general surgery as my post graduation subject. This paper is a humble tribute […]

FNAC and Azoospermic Males

FNAC in Evaluation of Azoospermic Males FNAC has been used as a diagnostic modality for evaluation of male infertility. It is particularly helpful in differentiating obstructive azoospermia from spermatocytic arrest which is important since the treatment is entirely different. In our analysis of 60 cases of azoospermic males subjected of FNAC, we concluded that FNAC is a simple, non-traumatic alternative […]

Facial Palsy in Non-Palpable Parotid Tumour

Abstract: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant tumour which usually involves the minor salivary glands.When the parotid gland is involved, patients present with facial weakness even before a mass is palpable. We present one such case. Key Words: Adenoid cystic carcinoma, cylindroma, perineural invasion, neutron radiotherapy. Case: Mrs. V is a thirty two year old […]

Face your Phobia!!

DINESH is a 25-year-old software engineer. He won a gold medal upon graduation from his engineering college. He got a job and within a short span of time, impressed his superiors with his quality of work. In spite of his achievements, he faced social problems. He found it difficult to go to a restaurant during recess. […]

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a man is unable to attain a sufficient erection of the penis. In such conditions, a man cannot execute satisfactory sexual intercourse. Erectile failure, impotence, sexual incompetence and sexual inadequacy are common alternative terms for erectile dysfunction. Ninety percent of men in the world are facing erection problems […]

Epilepsy and Pregnancy

Highlights: Plan the pregnancy. Discuss with the patient beforehand (Start before pregnancy and continue throughout) Do not stop/alter doses of anti-epileptic drugs unless absolutely essential. Remember, a seizure is more dangerous than the side effects of anti-epileptic drugs. There is only marginal increase in the risk of foetal malformation. Advise to avoid all addictions and bad […]

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