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Sajikumar Ja Pediatrician, Parabrahma Specialty Hospital, Oachira.* ABSTRACT The art of dentistry has a long and distinguished history, and today, the profession is held in high regard by the public, earning both respect and admiration. Many countries have issued stamps dedicated to dental science and oral health, commemorating dentists and significant dental milestones. These stamps…
Nijith Ompedathil Govindana a. Senior Consultant Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon, Welcare Hospital, Kochi* ABSTRACT Background: Orthopaedic surgery is evolving rapidly, driven by advances in minimally invasive techniques, improved implant materials, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. Aim: To provide a comprehensive review of current evidence for key…
Amel Abdul Azeeza, Anupama Ramachandranb a. Consultant Gynaecologist Pran Hospital, Trivandrum; b. PG Diploma in USG Director And Chief Consultant (Reproductive Medicine) Pran Hospital, Trivandrum* ABSTRACT Heterotopic pregnancy is the coexistence of an intrauterine and an ectopic pregnancy. There has been a rising incidence of heterotopic pregnancy with the development and easy accessibility to ART…
Arun PSa, Najad Na a. Department of Dermatology, Travancore Medical College, Kollam* ABSTRACT Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory papulosquamous disorder characterized by erythematous, scaly plaques. Treatment for recalcitrant cases can be challenging. This case report discusses the successful management of a 55 year old male with recalcitrant psoriasis, treated with Secukinumab, an IL-17A monoclonal antibody.…
Lima Ann Mathewa, T U Sukumaranb a. DNB Resident, Caritas Matha Hospital, Kottayam; b. Professor and Senior Consultant, Caritas Matha Hospital, Kottayam* ABSTRACT Mycoplasma pneumoniae is recognized as a leading cause of community-acquired lower respiratory tract infection in children, which accounts for about 25-30% of pneumonia in children. Macrolides are the first-line treatment for M.…
Allen Mathewa a. Consultant Ophthalmologist, New Vision Eye Hospital, Mundakkayam, Kottayam, Kerala, India* ABSTRACT Microspherophakia is a rare congenital anomaly wherein the anteroposterior diameter of the lens is increased and equatorial diameter of the lens is decreased. The most common syndrome associated with microspherophakia is Weill Marchesani syndrome. The common ocular issues in microspherophakia are…
Hemachandran Ka a. Public Health Specialist with the Government of Qatar* ABSTRACT While the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global alert regarding chikungunya in July 2025, the most direct recent warnings in Kerala were from the Kerala state health department. In April 2025, the state’s health department issued a general alert in response to a medium-intensity…
Rajeev Jayadevana a. American Board certification in Medicine, American Board certification in Gastroenterology; Convener, Research Cell, Kerala State IMA* Vitamin D deficiency is widely diagnosed based on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, yet the thresholds defining deficiency and sufficiency remain inconsistent across guidelines. While the 2011 Endocrine Society guidelines defined vitamin D sufficiency as serum levels…
Sreekumar Ramachandrana, Jayesh Sureshb a. Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College Idukki; b. Consultant, Vascular Surgery, Pran Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram* ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of health care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatments, accelerating drug discovery, and improving administrative efficiency. This article explores the evolution of health care from its…
Surumi ARa, Sasidharan PKb a. Junior Resient Medicine, PVS Hospital Kozhikode; b. Former HOD General Medicine and Division of Haematology, Govt Medical College, Kozhikode* ABSTRACT Introduction: Polycythaemia is an increase in the absolute red blood cell (RBC) mass with increase in haemoglobin levels and haematocrit. It can be primary and secondary. Management depends on the…
Aparna Harikumara, Muhammed Ajmal K Pa, Nithin C Ka, Bipenthung N Jamia, Chandni Radhakrishnana a. Department of Emergency Medicine, Government Medical College, Kozhikode* ABSTRACT Background: Hanging is a leading method of suicide in India, with rising incidence and high mortality. Identifying clinical and laboratory predictors of outcome is essential for early intervention. Methods: This retrospective…
Cyriac Thomas a. Consultant Physician, Department of Medicine, Marian Medical Centre, Pala* Abstract The field of medicine has undergone a revolutionary transformation in recent years, primarily driven by advances in genetics. As we delve deeper into the human genome, the understanding of genetic factors in health and disease has expanded significantly. This article explores some…
Authors Sajikumar J, Pediatrician, Parabrahma Specialty Hospital, Oachira. Abstract Introduction: This article provides a historical overview of anesthesia, tracing its evolution from ancient pain relief remedies to modern sophisticated techniques. It highlights significant milestones, pivotal figures, and key discoveries that transformed surgical practices, often contextualized through medical philately. Historical Developments: Early forms of pain relief,…
Authors Rajeev Jayadevana, Vinod Xavier Franklinb, Sunny P Orathelc, Maria Varghesed a Convener Research Cell, Kerala State IMA, Past President IMA Cochin b Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, Infection control officer and Quality Manager, Ernakulam Medical Center, Palarivattom, Kochi c Medical Superintendent, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva; Past President IMA Cochin d Medical Superintendent, Medical Trust Hospital, Ernakulam; Past…
Authors Radhamonya, Fathima Noora CPa. aTravancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam Abstract Erythema multiforme (EM) is a rare mucocutaneous hypersensitivity reaction with various etiological factors. Most common cause is infection by Herpes simplex virus. Characteristic clinical finding is development of Target lesions. We report a rare case of Recurrent Herpes associated erythema multiforme (HAEM) diagnosed by…
Authors Gayathri Mohana, Bipenthung N Jamia, Anjana Suresha, Rajesh Gb, Chandni RaaDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Government Medical College, KozhikodebDepartment of Cardiology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode Abstract Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a life-threatening arrhythmia that requires immediate interventions like defibrillation and advanced resuscitation techniques. However, some cases of VF become refractory to standard interventions. Refractory Ventricular…
Authors Arun Njanappilly Madhavanaa. Department of Internal Medicine, Quality Clinic, Palakkad, Kerala Abstract JAK inhibitors are a drug class that is showing promising clinical outcomes in a variety of conditions. This review article is about Tofacitinib the most frequently prescribed drug among JAK inhibitors.Keywords: Tofacitinib, Autoimmune diseases, Indications Full Article Download Full Article (PDF)
Authors Suresh Sivadasan Pillaia, Karthik Beju Prameelab, Akash Deepc, Nandana Madhusudhanan SujakumaridaSenior consultant, spine surgeon and Head of Department of Spine Surgery, Associate Professor, Sree Gokulam Medical college Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala; bResident in Spine surgery, Sree Gokulam Medical college Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala; cFellow in spine surgery, Assistant Professor, Department of spine surgery, Sree Gokulam Medical…
Authors Prof (Dr) PK Sasidharan, MD, FICP, FRCP11Former Head, Department of Medicine & Division of Haematology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode Abstract Nutritional anaemias attributable to iron, B12 and folic acid deficiency in the Indian context is more often due to decreased consumption rather than due to all the other causes put together. In developed countries…
Authors Neethu S Cheriana, Roy Abraham Kallivayalilba Junior Resident, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India;b Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India Abstract Kerala has remarkable healthcare achievements, particularly in perinatal care which is lauded internationally. The Kerala modelof perinatal health has been hailed as a success story…