2024, 44(4), 435-443, 10.51248/v44i4.131, None
Introduction and Aim: Effective physician-patient communication is vital for successful medical practice. The Kalamazoo Consensus Statement outlines seven essential elements of such communication. In response, the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India incorporated Attitude, Ethics, and Comm…
2024, 44(4), 428-434, 10.51248/v44i4.139, None
Introduction and Aim: Simvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, was manufactured industrially utilizing a multi-step semi-synthetic approach using lovastatin, naturally derived from Aspergillus terreus. Biocatalytic techniques are also used as a viable alternative. We provide an inexpensive myco…
2024, 44(4), 421-427, 10.51248/v44i4.33, None
Introduction: Compulsory attendance in medical education needs constant attention which becomes challenging at times. The objective was to compare outcome of a class conducted with continuous didactic lecture compared to intermittent rest or music as lightening-up schemes in between the class. M…
2024, 44(4), 415-420, 10.51248/v44i4.59, None
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a systemic condition impacting multiple organ functions. Hearing loss is notably prevalent among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), with rates up to 85% higher than in the general population. The kidney and cochlea share anatomical, physiological, pharm…
2024, 44(4), 406-414, 10.51248/v44i4.103, None
Introduction and Aim: Axillary lymph node metastasis is a significant prognostic indicator in breast cancer patients. Lymph Node Ratio (LNR) is a better predictor of survival in node positive patients. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of LNR in breast cancer patients. Materials a…
2024, 44(4), 399-405, 10.51248/v44i4.122, None
Introduction and Aim Studies revealed dissatisfaction with body weight among university students in industrialized countries. This study aims to identify the influence of gender and socio-demographic factors on the eating attitude among medical students in West Bengal. Materials and Methods This…
2024, 44(4), 388-398, 10.51248/v44i4.149, None
Aim:We used the Indian white perch tiger, one of the common fish found in the fish waste, to extract acid soluble collagen (ASC), to increase the utilization of fish waste from the fish industries; and to focus on the natural raw materials in cosmetics, as they are less harmful to the skin, and …
2024, 44(4), 382-387, 10.51248/v44i4.84, None
Background: Medical Doctors must play a pivotal role to control and prevent the misuse of antibiotics. Many prescribers are lacking behind in updates and advancement of antibiotic usage. To address such knowledge gap, this study was conducted to assess the perception on antibiotic usage and its …
2024, 44(4), 372-381, 10.51248/v44i4.104, None
Introduction and Aim: Thyroid disorders, prevalent globally, represent a significant public health issue in India, where approximately 42 million individuals are affected. This study investigates the biochemical, immunological, and inflammatory profiles associated with thyroid dysfunction in nor…
2024, 44(4), 365-371, 10.51248/v44i4.124, None
Introduction and aim: Actinomycetes are widely recognized for their remarkable ability to produce a wide array of secondary metabolites, including antibiotics, antitumor agents, and other biologically active compounds. The document emphasizes the ubiquity of these filamentous microorganisms in s…