Study of Serum Amylase and Serum Cholinesterase in Organophosphorus Poisoning 

Background: Poisoning due to organophosphorus compounds is most commonly seen. Earlier plasma cholinesterase level was used to assess the severity of poisoning. Presently serum amylase is being recommended as a bette...

Enteric Duplication Cyst of Caecum Presenting with Intestinal Obstruction - A Case Report

Background: Enteric duplication cyst is a rare congenital anomaly. It can occur anywhere along the alimentary tract from the tongue to the anus, more common in ileum but rare in the caecum. They may be tubular or cystic...

Cytokine Expression in Homozygous Sickle Cell Anaemia

Background: Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited disease in which the red blood cells become rigid and sticky, and change from being disc-shaped to being crescent-shaped. The change in shape is due to the presence of...

Perceived Barriers and Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Life Style Modification Practices of Persons with Hypertension- A Study in Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore

Background: Hypertension, a lifestyle disease is the major cause for all cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Though controllable, its prevalence has been increasing worldwide as awareness, treatment and control rates...

 Fetal Medicine