16th Issue, Date: 11th May 2022

Medi Beats
Dr. A. Muruganathan

Editor's Desk

Dr. A. Muruganathan

Hypertension continues to remain a major epidemiological challenge. Almost 1 in 3 Adults in India is affected by Hypertension with Urban and Rural rise by 12-folds and 7-folds respectively in the last decade.

May 17 is world Hypertension day. It is a reminder Bell for the healthcare workers to focus on...

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Guest Editorial

Dr. P. S. Shankar

Dr. P. S. Shankar, MD.

New variants of Covid-19 have emerged following the first, second and third waves of the pandemic and have created great panic among people. Viruses constantly...

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Pearls for Practitioners

In Poison

Dr. Sangram Biradar Will snakes leave teeth after biting? Few non-poisonous snakes like python and very rarely vipers could leave...

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In Endocrinology

Dr. Bidita Khandelwal Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and thyroid diseases are the top two endocrine diseases in the adult population...

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In Syndrome

Dr. Naveen Kumar C. Treacher Collins Syndrome Synonyms: Mandibulofacial dysostosis, Franceschetti-Zwalen-Klein...

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In Neurology

Dr. M. Gowri Sankar World Parkinson’s Day- April 11 2022 Theme: Integrated Healthcare Dr. Jayakrishnan MP, MD, DM...

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CTD-T

In Diabetes

Dr. Minal Mohit SECTION: DIABETES
TIRZEPATIDE: TWINCRETIN CONCEPT ON THE WAY TO...

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In Nuclear Medicine

Dr. E. Prabhu cute Cholecystitis in 99mTc Mebrofenin Scan (Radioactive Technetium Mebrofenin Scan) 67 years old...

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In Dermatology

Dr. Jayakar Thomas Cutaneous Larva Migrans: Causative agents: Ancylostoma, Uncinaria, Bunostomum, Strongyloides—larva...

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In Pulmonology

Dr. Balachandran Pulse Oximetry Accuracy Varies Among Different Groups Francois Rollin, MD and Neil H. Winawer, MD...

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In Cardiology

Dr. Bakthavatchalam The First Indication of Hyperthyroidism May Be the Onset of Atrial Fibrillation (AF). The incidence of atrial...

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In COVID

Dr. N. K. Singh Knowing about CORBEVAX is essential: India starts Vaccination of Children 12 -14 years of age from...

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Revelol-XL

Women’s Health

Dr. Minal Mohit Section: Women’s Health: iMOMS: Anna Jarvis, was an American activist who founded Mother’s Day to honour...

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ECG Excursions

Dr. M Chenniappan This is the ECG of 60-year-old patient with rest chest pain. Previous ECGs are not available...

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Glycinorm-M

Investigation Corner

Dr. Chandramowleswari Diarrhea: Is it due to IBD: Calprotectin, Feces USEFUL FOR: Evaluation of patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal...

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Image Corner

Dr. Anbarasu 39 year old child: What is the most likely clinical history and presentation? What other non-trauma causes?

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Humour Corner

Dr. Vinitha Isolation Vard->
I Hope its not Contagious...

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Drug Corner

Dr. Priya Dharshini Typhoid fever is caused by Gram negative flagellated rod shaped bacteria known as salmonella typhi, which has a....

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Zerodol - SP
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