Background: Several studies have assessed liver and kidney functions in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the association of liver and kidney function markers with CAD remains uncl

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: Hemoglobinopathies represent a significant genetic burden in the Indian subcontinent. Accurate screening is vital for prenatal counselling and early paediatric intervention. Objective: Thi

Introduction: Sepsis-3 remains a leading cause of ICU mortality. In resource-limited settings, there is a critical need for inexpensive, rapid biomarkers for risk stratification. This study evaluated

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common inflammatory condition with variable severity, ranging from mild self-limiting disease to severe forms with significant morbidity and mortality. Early p

Background: Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and plaque remain predictors of cardiovascular disease. Objectives: To investigate the relationship between HbA1c and CIMT and carotid artery plaque i

Background: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors (PCSK9i) are highly effective lipid-lowering agents that reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by enhancing LD

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,

Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of suture less (cut and paste) to sutured technique in Pterygium surgery performed with conjunctival auto graft and to study the change in corneal astigmati

Introduction and objectives: Although technological innovations have resulted in a higher stone-free rates in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) either by dusting or fragmentation, stone retrieval i

Objective: To describe a diagnostically challenging case of metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma presenting as chronic pulmonary infection, resulting in prolonged diagnostic delay. Design: Single

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 determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its individual components among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to assess their association with disease severi