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Dr. A. Muruganathan

SARCOPENIC OBESITY Introduction: We see in our clinical practice many elderly persons who has obesity and muscle weakness. Recognition of obese patients who have associated muscle problems is an essential...

Dr. V. G. Mohan Prasad, MD, DM (GASTRO), FRCP(E), FASGE, FICP, FSGEI
Chairman, VGM Hospital, Coimbatore

Newer Vistas in the Management of Functional Dyspepsia…! The word Dyspepsia originating from two Greek words, “dys”(bad) and “peptos” (digested) denotes indigestion. In a dyspeptic...

In Cardiology

Dr. V. Balachandran American Heart Association's (AHA's) latest guidelines on the management of elevated triglycerides. This is...

In Hypertension

Dr. V. Balachandran Does Orthostatic Hypertension in Young Adults Predict Major Cardiac Events?:A sudden drop in BP when...

In Dermatology

Prof. Jayakar Thomas Molluscum contagiosum with koebnerisation: MC is caused by molluscum contagiosum virus...

In Critical Care

Dr. Subramaniyam Karuturi 1. All headaches can be treated with oxygen. 2. Bell palsy never involves the arms or legs, but does involve...

In Clinical Pearl

Dr. Meenakshi Bhattacharya Metformin and B12 Deficinecy: Metformin is recommended as a first-line oral therapy for...

In Metabolic

Dr. Sangram S. Biradar Hyperuricemia and gout often occur in the context of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Not infrequently...