Editorial
Shift in Managing Cardiovascular Disease
– Dr. Manish Maladkar
The escalating global burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is worrisome. The editorial emphasizes the critical role of individualized cardiovascular risk management, addressing controversies in cholesterol management and recognizing ethnicity-specific risk factors particularly considering genetic variations in Asian populations.
Commentary
Reflections on the Current Scenario of Breast Cancer and Paradigm Shift in its Management:
An Indian Context – Priya Mehta, Samir Desai
Breast cancer stands as a widespread malignancy impacting women on a global scale. Low-resource countries, including India, face a significant and increasing burden of breast cancer cases. Notably, a higher proportion of breast cancer diagnoses in India are now occurring among younger age groups.
Special Article
Bone Health – Understanding Calcium Supplements and Benefits of Other Vitamin- Minerals– Dr. Varsha Narayanan
Bone health is an important concern throughout life, but more so during certain phases of life, such as pregnancy and foetal bone development, in post-menopausal women, elderly people, ones with low bone mineral density or with osteoporosis, and ones recovering from fractures and surgery.
Call for Public Health
Stroke Situation in India: How Do We Walk the Talk?
– Dr. Shweta Tyagi
The last 30 years have witnessed a twofold increase in the number of patients who have suffered stroke. We, as a nation in India, have also witnessed a steady increase in stroke cases, with stroke being the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth major cause of disability. Despite all the evidence, the rates for intravascular thrombolysis with tPA remained around 2%-10% of patients, although around 25% could be eligible for the same globally.
Case Report
Giant Exudative Fluid (Tubercular) Collection in Hepatogastric Ligament in an Immunocompromised Host Masquerading as Subacute Intestinal Obstruction
– Dr. Sarthak Mahapatra, Dr. Sanjay Fotedar, Dr. Kunj Supragya
Hepatogastric ligament is a component of hepatogastric compartment. It is found to be usually involved in patients with complicated pancreatitis. In such cases, pancreatic pseudocyst is a common presentation. Malignant lesions present as follicular dendritic cell sarcoma. This involves hepatogastric ligament. Such cases have also been reported in the literature to date. However, tubercular lesions are rarely observed in these cases. The authors have reported a tubercular lesion in hepatogastric ligament. It appears as a giant cystic collection.
Clinical Practice
Revolution in Cancer Care: Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Radiotherapy
– Dr. Vinitha Reddy
In recent years, significant strides have been made in the field of cancer treatment, largely attributed to the emergence of personalized medicine and precision cancer care. This paradigm shift represents a ground breaking approach that tailors medical interventions to the unique genetic makeup of individual patients. This abstract delves into the concept of precision cancer care within the framework of personalized medicine and its profound impact on advancing cancer treatment.
Column
Mens Rea and the Need for an Institution like the Pieter Baan Centre in India
– Dr. Ashoka Jahnavi Prasad
A discussion on optimal configuration, site, and technology selection for refinery and petrochemical complexes in EPC projects, emphasizing economic, strategic, and operational considerations for successful project outcomes.
