Interview
Digitalised Medical Process Systems Need Robust Cyber Security
– Ruchin Kumar
In today’s digital age, healthcare organizations face a multitude of cybersecurity challenges due to the increasing complexity of IT networks and the valuable data they possess. Just like businesses in other sectors, healthcare entities are prime targets for cyber threat actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in their systems.
Clinical Practice
Decoding Adipose: A Journey to Understanding Obesity
– Dr. Nivedita D Moulick, Dr. Ketan L. Pakhale
The adipose tissue, a metabolically active organ, plays a pivotal role in energy homeostasis, evolving to cope with the fluctuating availability of food. Obesity, characterized by excessive adipose tissue, is a chronic and heterogeneous disease adversely impacting health and longevity. It is intricately linked to the development of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as various cancers and other chronic
Efficacy and Safety for the Fixed-Dose Combination of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Sodium Citrate, and Menthol in Suspension for Common Cold in Pediatric Patients
– Dr. Mayuresh Kiran, Lalit Pawaskar, Pramita Waghambare, Aakansha Singh
Acute upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), frequently referred to as common cold, is a self-limiting disease of the upper respiratory tract (URT). Children are more prone to viral infection because their immune systems are underdeveloped. Studies showed that a combination of analgesics, antihistamines, and decongestants is more effective than monotherapy. This clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Sodium citrate, and Menthol in children suffering from common cold.
Commentary
Roadmap to Traditional Medicinal Knowledge-Evidence Based Evaluation and Safety and Efficacy
– Mohammad Nadeem Khan, Praveen Chandra Dubey
Indian traditional knowledge encompasses a vast and diverse range of ancient wisdom, practices, and systems that have been passed down through generations. This knowledge is deeply rooted in the cultural, spiritual, and philosophical traditions of the Indian
subcontinent. Nutraceuticals is an ancient system of medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It focuses on maintaining a balance between the body, mind, and spirit to promote overall health and well-being. Folklore therapeutic practices include herbal remedies, dietary guidelines, and meditation. Nutraceuticals places significant emphasis on the role of nutrition in maintaining health.
Column
Menace of Fake Qualifications in the Medical Profession: Apposite Alert by the NMC –Dr. Ashoka Jahnavi Prasad
The National Medical Commission (the NMC) recently released an advisory alerting all the
provincial medical regulators under its purview to the use of fake qualifications by physicians in India. The advisory was sent following a complaint by an organization named People for Better Treatment, a Calcutta-based NGO that campaigns for ethics in
medical care. The NMC has warned of stringent action including suspension or cancellation of the medical license if a physician is determined to be guilty on this count.
Book Review
Basics of Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia
– Dr. Naresh Wamanrao Paliwal, Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan
The handbook “Basics of Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia,” authored by Dr. Naresh Wamanrao Paliwal and Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan, is a ground- breaking description of a specialized technique that has been gaining momentum in the field of regional anesthe-
sia. This handbook presents the basics of segmental spi-nal block, particularly focusing on the thoracic region, of-fering a wealth of knowledge for anesthesiologists seek-ing alternatives to general anesthesia in their day-to-day practice for certain special case scenarios.
