Objective: To evaluate first-trimester mean platelet volume as an early screening marker for predicting pre-eclampsia. Design: Prospective observational study. Subjects/Patients: 150 pregnant women wi

Objective: To compare the diagnostic performance of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) for screening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Design: Cross-sectional observational

Background: Thyroid nodules are common clinical findings, with a small but significant proportion harboring malignancy. Fine- Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) plays a pivotal role in the initial eval

Background: Esophageal varices are a major complication of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Background: Pregnancy-associated sepsis remains a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Early recognition is challenging due to

Background: Sepsis is a significant global health issue and a predominant cause of death in ICU patients. Traditionally, serum lactate and albumin have been utilized as prognostic biomarkers. However,

Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a life-threatening obstetric complication, and increasing prevalence of this condition underscores the importance of correct and prompt diagnosis to maxi

Background: Immature platelet fraction (IPF) represents the automated measurement of reticulated platelets in peripheral blood and reflects bone marrow platelet production. It has emerged as a useful

Objective: To evaluate efficacy, durability, and safety of next-generation chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies in relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Design: A systematic revie

Background: Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis (XGC) is a benign inflammatory condition whose features often closely mimic Gallbladder Carcinoma (GBC). In GBC-endemic regions like Eastern India, this d

Intussusception in adults usually occurs secondary to a lead point which can be both benign and malignant in nature. Diagnosis of adult intussusception is rare and challenging due to its presentation

Background: Acute appendicitis remains the most common surgical emergency, yet its diagnosis can be challenging due to atypical presentations. The Alvarado and Tzanakis scoring systems are commonly em

Objective: To study correlation between umbilical cord blood albumin (CBA) and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Methods: From January 2023 to December 2023, a prospective observational study was conducted

Background: Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynecologic malignancy in developed nations. Accurate preoperative assessment of myometrial invasion is critical for staging and guiding surgical m

Background: Non-invasive imaging modalities such as ultrasonography (USG), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are critical for detecting and characterizing solid organ tumo