Clinical Profile of Migraine Headache with Special Reference to Trigger Factors in Medical College Set Up

ABSTRACT Introduction Pneumonia is defined as an infection of the pulmonary parenchyma. Despite being the cause of significant complications and deaths, pneumonia is often wrongly diagnosed, mistreated, and underestimated. The incidence rates are highest in old-aged patients. In the current prospective observational study, we intend to study the utility of procalcitonin (PCT) level and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level for diagnosing pneumonia. Design Prospective observational studies. Materials and methods The study was conducted in RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, during the period extending from June to May 2014. Eighty patients, aged more than 18 years, with diagnosis of pneumonia were included in the study. Serum PCT levels were calculated using BRAHMS PCT Kryptor immunofluorescent assay (Biomerieux, France). Other routine investigations, including CRP, sputum culture, and endotracheal secretions cultures, were done. Chisquare analysis was done to assess its prognostic and diagnostic significance. Data were analysed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 17.0 for Windows). Results and conclusion C-reactive protein was positive in 60 (75%) of the patients, and PCT was positive in 45 (56.25%) patients; 28 patients had PCT levels 0.5 to 1.5 ng/mL, 1 (3.6%) had CRP <6 mg/mL, 27 (96.4%) had CRP >6 mg/mL; 17 patients had PCT values >1.5 ng/mL and CRP was positive in all patients (p < 0.001). Streptococcus pneumonia was the most common and isolated in 8 (10%) patients. C-reactive protein is a useful and better adjuvant in the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Positive PCT levels indicate a bacterial etiology for pneumonia. A high PCT level is a poor prognostic indicator and is associated with a higher mortality. How to cite this article Prajwal KC, Krishna MV, Patil S. Study of Clinical Profile of Community-acquired Pneumonia with Special Reference to C-reactive Protein and Procalcitonin Levels. J Med Sci 2016;2(2):27-30.

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Clinical profile of tetanus in children admitted in tertiary care hospital, BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujrat

MedPulse International Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.26611/10141223 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 29-33

Author(s):

Manisha Ghoniya ◽

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Medical College

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Clinical profile of Otomycosis: a hospital based study at central terrain region of Nepal

Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Science ◽

10.3126/jmcjms.v3i1.15371 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 20-24

Author(s):

N Lageju ◽

SC Shahi ◽

NK Goil

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

High Temperature ◽

Aspergillus Niger ◽

Otitis Externa ◽

Neck Surgery ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Mastoid Cavity ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Presenting Problems ◽

Medical College

Background and Objectives: Otomycosis is the fungal infection of ear with some complications involving middle ear cavity and mastoid cavity. It is one of commonly encountered problem in otolaryngology clinics. It is commonly present in hot, humid with moisture, high temperature. So, this research is to study the clinical profile of otomycosis in central terrain region of Nepal.Material and Methods: The study was conducted in department of ENT- head and neck surgery in Janaki medical college and teaching hospital from August 2015 to June 2016. All the clinically diagnosed cases were enrolled in the study with typical symptoms and characteristics fungal debris in the external auditory canal (EAC). All the data regarding age, sex, occupation, presenting complaints, type of fugal debris, presence of acute otitis externa, findings of tympanic membrane (TM) taken.Results: Total of 77 patients were enrolled. Among them 27(35.1%) were male and 50(64.9%) were female. The most common presenting complaint is itching followed by earache, ear discharge, hearing loss. Itching was present in 77.9% of the cases followed by earache in 72.7%, aural fullness in 29%, ear discharge in 46.8% and hearing loss in 31.2%. Based on type of fungal debris on otoscopy, blackish was the commonest with frequency of 38 patients (49.4%) followed by whitish debris in 27 patients (35.1%) and yellowish among 12 patients (15.6%).Conclusion: Otomycosis is one of the most common presenting problems in otorhinolaryngology OPD. Females are affected more. Aspergillus niger implicated the most and ear itching is the most common presenting symptom.Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2015) Vol. 3 (1):20-24

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Analysis of clinical profile of women presenting with pyrexia in pregnancy

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20181325 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 1406

Author(s):

Surabhi Porwal ◽

Amita Sharma

Keyword(s):

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Abdominal Wall Defects ◽

Chi Square ◽

Medical College ◽

Central Nervous System Defects ◽

High Risk Situation ◽

In Pregnancy

Background: Pyrexia in pregnancy is major public health problem in India. Pyrexia in pregnancy is associated with resorption of the embryo, foetal deaths and potentially lethal malformations such as central nervous system defects, abdominal-wall defects, and cardiovascular malformations. This study was carried out to analyse clinical profile of women presenting with pyrexia during pregnancy.Methods: After approval by institutional ethical committee the prospective case control study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur (M.P.) from 1st June 2012 to 31st October 2013. Total 100 antenatal women with pyrexia taken as cases and 50 antenatal women without pyrexia taken as control were included and analyzed in this study. In women fulfilling inclusion criteria detailed history was taken and documented in proforma. Required investigations were sent to the department of pathology and virology laboratory of Indian Council of Medical Research, Jabalpur. Results were analyzed statistically by using t test and chi square test.Results: On analysis of clinical symptoms pyrexia, cough, malaise, rash, headache, nausea and vomiting, joint pain, anorexia, breathlessness and burning and frequency of micturition were significantly higher in cases as compare to control. Viral pathogens were responsible for most of the cases of pyrexia in pregnancy.Conclusions: Pyrexia in pregnancy is a high-risk situation, early identification and prompt treatment will reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with pyrexia in pregnancy.

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A study of clinical profile of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction patients from GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.5455/2349-3933.ijam20140819 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Chirayu Vaidya ◽

Drusty Majmudar

Keyword(s):

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽

Medical College ◽

St Elevation

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TO STUDY OF ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PROFILE WITH SERUM VITAMIN B12 AND FOLATE LEVEL IN CHILDREN WITH INFANTILE TREMOR SYNDROME

10.36106/paripex/7910132 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 118-120

Author(s):

Dinesh Kumar ◽

Mahesh Kumar Gupta ◽

Sunil Gothwal ◽

Umesh Gurjar ◽

Kailash Kumar Meena ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Serum Vitamin ◽

Psychomotor Retardation ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Vitamin B ◽

Folate Level ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Mother And Child Health ◽

Mother And Child ◽

And Child Health

Background-We planned the present study with objective of to find out correlation in vitamin B and folate levels with 12 clinical profile in children with ITS Methods- This Hospital based cross sectional observational study was conducted in, Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute (SPMCHI),SMS Medical College,Jaipur. Results- Vitamin B and folate were reduced in children with generalized tremors, psychomotor retardation, delayed 12 milestones,presence of hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. Conclusion- All children with Infantile Tremor Syndrome should be screened for vitamin B and folate levels,high risk 12 children should be supplemented B and folic acid.

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