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“Sampark Snehi”: Telemedicine Consultation In Covid-19 Times At A Private Medical College Hospital – Digitalised Solution, Vijetha Belle
“Sampark Snehi”: Telemedicine Consultation In Covid-19 Times At A Private Medical College Hospital – Digitalised Solution, Vijetha Belle
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Every life is precious and every patient matters: In a country with 5.5 government beds for 10,000 population, even a marginal increase in hospitalization increases the pressure on the system exponentially. The spread of COVID-19 has kindled the need for transformation from traditional face-to-face doctorpatient communication to a telehealth platform. During the lockdown, reduced access to both outpatient and hospitalization services is proving to be fatal for countless non-covid patients. Taking lead in addressing the health care needs and demands of the society we cater to, E-consultation which has been initiated by most of the medical colleges providing tertiary care, …
Facts About Asthma Insights And Treatment Regimen: A Hospital Based Survey, Krishnananda Prabhu
Facts About Asthma Insights And Treatment Regimen: A Hospital Based Survey, Krishnananda Prabhu
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Bronchial asthma is the most prevalent chronic lung diseases. Morbidity and mortality associated with asthma has also continued to increase despite advances in treatment and management. Asthma vary from region to region due to the variability of extrinsic allergens that play a major role in sensitizing susceptible individuals. As an allergenic disease, environmental factors are of more importance than genetic factors in the etiology of bronchial asthma. Patient awareness and treatment regimen have a strong influence on outcome and stabilization of asthma. Objective: This survey was to evaluate the knowledge about triggering factors and treatment regimen among asthma patients. …
Managing Excess Inventory Of Stores In A Hospital, Naveen Kumar
Managing Excess Inventory Of Stores In A Hospital, Naveen Kumar
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Inventory costs in hospitals vary from 30 to 40 percent of the hospital operating costs per year. Inventories are materials and supplies that a hospital carries for patient care. Often, they are a substantial part of the total assets of a hospital. Quick liquidation is imperative in real-time scenarios like value recovery, getting rid of excess material or bringing down logistics cost. Due to poor handling of finances by purchase managers without prior retail management education – the ordering systems, vendor payments management of the hospitals will not be ideal, which will affect vendor relations. In this scenario, this study …
Role Of Statins In Covid-19, Bharti Chogtu
Let Nutrition Be Your Vaccine Amid Covid-19- A Narrative Review, Vidya Rajesh
Let Nutrition Be Your Vaccine Amid Covid-19- A Narrative Review, Vidya Rajesh
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
There has been a growing body of evidence highlighting the radical effect of nutrition on the immune system and disease susceptibility. The current COVID-19 crisis awakens an urgent calling for optimum nutrition which boosts immunity and prevents diseases, just like a vaccine. Though there have been several national guidelines regarding diet during COVID-19, there has been sparse research and literature available in this field. This review aims to summarise the existing evidence on various aspects of nutrition and immunity pertaining to the COVID-19 crisis. Literature and search strategy included PubMed and Google Scholar for articles on various aspects of nutrition …
Post-Partum Haemorrhage - The Ultimate Challenge To Emergency Medicine, Akshata Ammembal
Post-Partum Haemorrhage - The Ultimate Challenge To Emergency Medicine, Akshata Ammembal
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality globally. This report elaborates the diagnosis and treatment of a 31-year-old woman with PPH, treated in our tertiary centre. On presentation, she showed all signs of hypovolemic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Persistent fresh vaginal bleeding led to the decision to perform an emergency hysterectomy. She required massive transfusion but consequently developed transfusion-associated lung injury (TRALI), for which she was effectively treated. She made a full recovery leading to discharge 12 days after admission. This article stresses the importance of the multi-disciplinary approach and rapid, coordinated management of emergency …
Metastatic Genital Crohn’S Disease: Visceral Devil In The Details- A Case Report, Soumya Kanti Datta
Metastatic Genital Crohn’S Disease: Visceral Devil In The Details- A Case Report, Soumya Kanti Datta
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) commonly associated with extraintestinal manifestations such as arthritis, uveitis, deep venous thrombosis and erythema nodosum. Asymmetrical labial swelling and edema are the most common presentations of genital CD in females. Vulval CD can appear before or after gastrointestinal (GI) CD or it may occur simultaneously with an independent course of disease and response to treatment. Here we discuss an atypical case of metastatic vulvar CD presenting as perineal and perianal ulcers and erosions successfully treated with oral doxycycline and topical corticosteroids hence making it an exciting new treatment avenue to …
To Mask Or Not To Mask During An Infectious Outbreak - Perspective, Thanigasalam Thevi
To Mask Or Not To Mask During An Infectious Outbreak - Perspective, Thanigasalam Thevi
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
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Digital Revolution During Covid-19 Era, Monalisa Biswas
Digital Revolution During Covid-19 Era, Monalisa Biswas
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Triaging is of utmost importance in any pandemic and is essential in the present COVID-19 times when we are witnessing an enormous number of our population being affected by the novel coronavirus. Further, it is important to acknowledge the varied spectrum of manifestations among our patients with each patient needing a tailored protocol and facilitating in gaining an understanding of the epidemiology and disease pathophysiology. The rapid spread of COVID-19 and shortage of health care personnel in a developing country like India needs immediate and effective health technology to triage COVID suspects thereby reducing doctor – suspects’ contact and monitor …
School Absenteeism Among Adolescent Girls Due To Menstruation Related Issues – A Cross-Sectional School Based Study, Parul Malik
School Absenteeism Among Adolescent Girls Due To Menstruation Related Issues – A Cross-Sectional School Based Study, Parul Malik
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Introduction: Problems related to menstruation are one of the most common issues faced by adolescent girls all over India. To improve academic performances among adolescent girls and to reduce menstruation-related school absenteeism, it is important to understand and address the factors affecting school absenteeism during menstruation. Methods: This was a school-based survey conducted for six months from January to June 2019 in the Udupi district of Karnataka State. A semi-structured questionnaire with four domains, namely - sociodemographic variables, awareness on menstruation, menstrual products used and school absenteeism due to menstruation was administered. 1546 responses were received. Results: The participants of …
Commissioning Of Covid-19 Hospital – Our Experiences, Naveen P. Kumar, Aishwarya ., Chandermani Madan
Commissioning Of Covid-19 Hospital – Our Experiences, Naveen P. Kumar, Aishwarya ., Chandermani Madan
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
‘In The Times Of Covid’ – Prose And Poetry During Lockdown– Mid-2020!, Vishak Acharya, Santosh Pv Rai
‘In The Times Of Covid’ – Prose And Poetry During Lockdown– Mid-2020!, Vishak Acharya, Santosh Pv Rai
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Community And Health Workers’ Responses To Guidelines During Covid-19 Pandemic- A Critical Review, Ansuman Swain, Parul Malik, Kirtimayee Soumyadarshinee, Arathi P. Rao
Community And Health Workers’ Responses To Guidelines During Covid-19 Pandemic- A Critical Review, Ansuman Swain, Parul Malik, Kirtimayee Soumyadarshinee, Arathi P. Rao
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
On 30th January 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and the first case in the Indian subcontinent was reported. Subsequently, following the directives issued by WHO, the nodal agencies related to health care services in the country like the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW); have been issuing guidelines to public and professionals to enable and equip them to combat and contain the pandemic. Guidelines about health care personnel, necessary infrastructure, personal protective equipment, prophylaxis, access and availability of …
Topical Tacrolimus With Colgate Oraguard‐B Paste For Managing Oral Lichen Planus: A Prospective Clinical Study Among Northern Indian Subjects, Gupta Vikas, Abhishek Singh, Mengi Arvind
Topical Tacrolimus With Colgate Oraguard‐B Paste For Managing Oral Lichen Planus: A Prospective Clinical Study Among Northern Indian Subjects, Gupta Vikas, Abhishek Singh, Mengi Arvind
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: As of today, no standard treatment protocol nor preventive measures either exists for oral lichen planus. The present investigation aimed to test topical 0.1% tacrolimus as compared to Colgate Oraguard-B paste for managing lesions of oral lichen planus. Methods: It was a hospital-based prospective study with histopathologically confirmed 135 patients of oral lichen planus as subjects, which were provided with 0.1% tacrolimus ointment with Colgate Oraguard-B paste. The duration of treatment ranged from three to four months, with a follow-up of till two years. Study subjects were followed up every fifteen days. The results were expressed using mean and …
Health-Seeking Behaviour Of Myanmar Migrant Workers In Penang, Malaysia, Mila Nu Nu Htay, Lwin Mie Aye, Lin Phyo Phyo San, Zay Yar Naing, Soe Moe
Health-Seeking Behaviour Of Myanmar Migrant Workers In Penang, Malaysia, Mila Nu Nu Htay, Lwin Mie Aye, Lin Phyo Phyo San, Zay Yar Naing, Soe Moe
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Introduction: The rapid development of socio-economic status in Malaysia has become a driving force to increase the influx of foreign migrant workers. This study aimed to explore the health-seeking behaviour of Myanmar migrant workers in Malaysia by identifying the common illnesses, types of accidents occurred, types of healthcare providers being sought and factors influencing health-seeking behaviour. Method: The crosssectional survey was conducted in Penang, Malaysia in 2017. The respondents were recruited by a convenient sampling method and interviewed by using the pre-tested questionnaire. The data were analysed using SPSS version 24.0. Results: The commonest form of illnesses they suffered from …
Elusive Clinico Radiological Appearance Of Late Presenting Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia–A Case Report, Sweta Shanbhag, Shreedhara K. Avabratha, Kishan Shetty
Elusive Clinico Radiological Appearance Of Late Presenting Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia–A Case Report, Sweta Shanbhag, Shreedhara K. Avabratha, Kishan Shetty
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare subset of diaphragmatic hernias presenting beyond 30 days of life, which may be challenging to diagnose. A 3-year-old girl was referred to our hospital with an acute history of respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, with a suspected diagnosis of left-sided pneumothorax. Initial radiological evidence pointed towards left hydropneumothorax. A chest X-ray and ultrasound of the chest seemed to confirm the diagnosis, hence intercostal drainage (ICD) tube was inserted. Post ICD insertion, mediastinal shift to the right was persistent and CT scan of the chest showed herniation of stomach and bowel loops into …
An Epidemiological Study Of An Evolving Pandemic For Future Containment Strategies In Karnataka, Parul Malik, Prabhath M, Arathi P. Rao
An Epidemiological Study Of An Evolving Pandemic For Future Containment Strategies In Karnataka, Parul Malik, Prabhath M, Arathi P. Rao
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Introduction: COVID-19 is a pandemic with a clinical spectrum ranging from mild to moderate respiratory infection to a fatal illness. Elucidating the epidemiology of such disease is important to understand and characterize its potential impact. Methods: This study is an epidemiological analysis of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Karnataka from 9th March to 7th June 2020 and aims to study patterns of the disease to provide useful analysis for measures that can be taken in the future. Results: The study concluded that young men were most infected while the mortality was higher among the elderly (Case fatality rate of 12.3% in …
Equity In Healthcare Services During The Time Of Covid-19 In India, Zubair Sabah
Equity In Healthcare Services During The Time Of Covid-19 In India, Zubair Sabah
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: The paper highlights the challenges in providing healthcare services on equitable grounds keeping the priority as per the requirements. Method: The literature search was carried out using databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar for the government reports. The language of included articles was restricted to English only. Result: Health equity plays a major role in mitigating the impact and consequences of the Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). There is a difference and asymmetry in the healthcare delivery system of India as the healthcare system comes under the state government. Hence, there is a difference in the performances …
And This Too Shall Pass …!, Sunil R
And This Too Shall Pass …!, Sunil R
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Vancomycin Toxicity: An Uncommon Mimic Of Bacterial Meningitis, Saumyasaumya H. Mittal
Vancomycin Toxicity: An Uncommon Mimic Of Bacterial Meningitis, Saumyasaumya H. Mittal
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
A 24-year-old woman was admitted with emesis, headache, and fever followed by seizure for seven days at the onset. The woman was initiated on treatment for bacterial meningitis. She improved on the treatment. However, over some time, she deteriorated again, and mimics of meningitis were considered. The patient was on vancomycin and on withdrawal of vancomycin, she improved. We report this case because of an uncommon cause of mimic of meningitis