Pregnancy demands extra attention in any woman and if the woman has epilepsy, the vulnerability increases. Women with epilepsy have many questions pertaining to pregnancy. This booklet is a humble attempt to address few such queries. more»

Over the past decade, the proportion of hospital-acquired infections caused by Acinetobacter spp. has increased worldwide.  A renewed interest in sulbactam as a true beta-lactam antibiotic has been noted recently, owing to its intrinsic activity against the Acinetobacter spp. This monograph describes the various clinical aspects on efficacy and safety of sulbactam in MDR, carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter infections. more»

To date, the success of Imatinib in the treatment of chronic phase Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) remains the best example of successful targeted therapy. In the present journey, we review the main biological and clinical data to date reported on Imatinib. more»

Etacept is the first Biosimilar of etanercept in India. This study assessed the safety and efficacy of Etacept in moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis patients in India. more»

VC 15 contains vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) at a concentration of 15%. Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant having many additional properties. more»

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a highly selective, potent inhibitor of HBV replication with a high genetic barrier to resistance. It is recommended as first-line option in nucleoside-naive patients with chronic HBV infection and is a useful alternative in lamivudine-resistant patients. This slideset enumerates the efficacy, safety, indications, dosing and place in therapy of tenofovir in Hepatitis B. more»

Physician update (issue 3) takes you through the recent news & information related to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) followed by the various criteria’s for defining UTI events, risk factors as well as the journey through the management of complicated and uncomplicated UTI in adults. more»

The European Association for the Study of Diabetes annually conducts a scientific meeting for all healthcare professionals involved in diabetes research or the delivery of diabetes care. Selected abstracts from the 50th Annual Meeting of EASD are compiled here. more»

Increased vascular permeability and ovarian enlargement are the main characteristics of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which has an incidence rate of almost 20% in high risk women. Here, we summarize the predictive tests and strategies to prevent OHSS. more»

Although therapeutically beneficial, most medications can cause various degrees of adverse effects. Ocular disorders occur not only from topical drugs, but also from their systemic administration. This booklet gives an overview on the ocular side effects caused by various prescription and non-prescription systemic drugs. more»

This presentation provides brief overview on use of alpha-blockers for medical expulsive therapy in the management of ureteric stones more»

This case-based presentation provides the overview on the management of urolithiasis in different clinical situations as well as the management of complications associated with the endoscopic stone surgery. more»

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose an enormous risk for disease transmission among the HIV-infected population. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is one such common STI. This issue of the ‘Nutshell’ series outlines the recommendations by CDC for prevention and treatment of HPV disease in HIV/AIDS. more»

With the scare of swine flu looming in our country and the death toll increasing, Indian Medical Association and subject experts have issued a joint statement on recommendations for influenza vaccination and preventive measures for health care workers and general public. more»

With the scare of swine flu looming in our country and the death toll increasing, Indian Medical Association and subject experts have issued a joint statement on recommendations for influenza vaccination and preventive measures for health care workers and general public. more»

With the scare of swine flu looming in our country and the death toll increasing, Indian Medical Association and subject experts have issued a joint statement on recommendations for influenza vaccination and preventive measures for health care workers and general public. more»

New option for patients with AGA – A propylene-glycol-free, thermolabile, hydroethanolic foam formulation of minoxidil. more»