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Rai P, Goel A, Bhat SK, Singh A, Srivastava R, Singh S. Assessing Residents in the Department of Surgery at a Tertiary Care Centre Using Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX). Cureus 2024; 16:e58011. [PMID: 38606026 PMCID: PMC11007447 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to introduce, sensitize, and train our postgraduate students and faculty of the department of general surgery with the use of mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini‑CEX) and to assess the perception of students and faculty towards it. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross‑sectional observational study was conducted over a period of four months. Ten surgery residents in the department were asked to volunteer to participate and five professors conducted the session. Five sessions of mini‑CEX (nine points) were conducted for each resident in different settings of the out‑patient department (OPD) and in‑patient department (IPD). A total of five skills were tested. Feedback from faculty and residents regarding the perception of mini‑CEX was also taken. RESULTS A statistically significant difference in mean scores of all domains was observed comparing the first and last assessment (p<0.05). Hundred percent of the residents scored superior category (7-9) in the final assessment in all domains, whereas the maximum was in a satisfactory scoring grade in 1st assessment. The time taken for the assessment significantly reduced from 1st assessment to the last assessment in OPD and IPD settings (p=0.001). The mini-CEX assessment tool got 100% feedback from faculty in terms of skill improvement, method, attitude of residents, and ability to identify gaps in knowledge. However, one assessor thought that "time given for assessment" was inadequate and more effort was required than the usual traditional assessment methods. The most identified problem faced by residents was that the "time given during assessment" was less (50%); however, overall residents also found it valid, effective, and helpful in identifying knowledge gaps and improving clinical and communication skills. CONCLUSION Mini‑CEX improves the learning environment in residency and also leads to improvement in medical interviewing skills, physical examination skills, humanistic qualities/professionalism, and counseling skills. So, it can be used for residency training in clinical departments.
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- Priyanka Rai
- General Surgery, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Surgery, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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- Surgery, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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- General Surgery, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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- General Surgery, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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Dwivedi S, Sharma P, Goel A, Khattri S, Misra S, Pant KK. Occupational and Environmental Exposure Influences the Inflammatory (Pro-and Anti-) Status in Benign Prostate Hyperplasia and Prostate Carcinoma Patients: A Retrospective Analysis. Indian J Clin Biochem 2024; 39:241-247. [PMID: 38577138 PMCID: PMC10987436 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-023-01112-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Multiple diseases and disorders are connected with occupational and environmental exposure risk. It is also well-established that chemicals and chemical mixtures have an influence on the immune cells of humans. This is an important field of research that has been pursued extensively in relation to autoimmune illnesses, allergy/asthma, and lung cancer, but Prostate Carcinoma has received rare reports. Chronic chemical exposure is known to produce inflammation, which is one of the most prominent characteristics of all malignancies. Changes in the ratio of pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory molecules are thought to be a key factor in the emergence of inflammation. Prostate gland cells express the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-18 (IL-18), which is a major facilitator of immunological responses. Conversely, interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that is linked to immune responses and inhibits the development of an inflammatory environment. Our goal is to investigate the inflammatory status of IL-18 (pro-) and IL-10 (anti-) in a variety of occupationally exposed populations in patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) and patients with Prostate Carcinoma. The present study was conducted with 664 subjects, comprising 285 Prostate Carcinoma patients, 94 BPH patients and 285 controls. The subjects of BPH and Prostate Carcinoma were screened and confirmed on the basis of Prostate Serum Antigen (PSA) and pathological biopsy. All subjects were categorized as per their occupational exposure into various groups. The pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory Interleukins (IL-18 and IL-10) and serum PSA levels were analysed by using corresponding quantitative ELISA kits. The results showed that as compared to control participants, the serum PSA levels were higher in the Prostate Carcinoma and BPH groups. When mean levels of IL-18 were compared between various occupational groups, Tanners (tanning industry), Agriculture, and Ordnance workers had significantly higher levels (P < 0.05) of IL-18 than sedentary workers. The pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-18) levels were also found to be aggravated in Prostate Carcinoma compared to BPH and controls. According to the findings of the current study, the levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-18 and IL-10) in various occupational groups of BPH, Prostate Carcinoma, and controls were altered. Long-term occupational exposure may have a negative influence on inflammation levels and the immune system; therefore, preventative measures should be explored for improved health.
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- Shailendra Dwivedi
- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, 273008 India
- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 243005 India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 243005 India
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- Department of Urology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, 226003 India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, King George Medical University, Lucknow, 226003 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, India
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, 226003 India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 243005 India
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Anand M, Kumar A, Yadav J, Goel A. Utilising anterolateral bladder flap to create a continent cutaneous diversion in a patient with pelvic fracture urethral injury. BMJ Case Rep 2023; 16:e258361. [PMID: 37918947 PMCID: PMC10626892 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-258361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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A male child in the first decade of life presented to us with a history of a pelvic fracture and urethral injury resulting from a road traffic accident 4 months prior. He had previously undergone an exploratory laparotomy and suprapubic cystostomy at another medical centre. He was circumcised and exhibited a substantial urethral defect on the retrograde urethrogram, as well as on the micturating cystourethrogram. Following a careful assessment of the patient's and caregivers' expectations, a continent cutaneous catheterisable channel was planned. This procedure involved the use of an anterolateral bladder flap, and continence was achieved through the creation of a Nissen-type seromuscular invagination. Three months postoperatively, the child remains continent, can easily catheterise the stoma and has resumed his education.
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- Madhur Anand
- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Goel A. Editorial Comment. Indian J Urol 2023; 39:241. [PMID: 37575165 PMCID: PMC10419777 DOI: 10.4103/iju.iju_210_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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- Apul Goel
- Department of Urology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Rzechorzek W, Malik A, Bandyopadhyay D, Goel A, Levine E, Gupta CA, Lanier G, Gass A, Pan S. Outcomes of Heart Transplant Recipients That Had a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Goel A. Journal subscriptions in the changing landscape: Are they needed? Indian J Urol 2023; 39:89-90. [PMID: 37304991 PMCID: PMC10249530 DOI: 10.4103/iju.iju_87_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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- Apul Goel
- Department of Urology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Taneja R, Pandey S, Priyadarshi S, Goel A, Jain A, Sharma R, Purohit N, Bandukwalla V, Tanvir, Ragavan M, Agrawal A, Shah A, Girn Z, Ajwani V, Mete U. Diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy in bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis: systematic review of literature and consensus on methodology. Int Urogynecol J 2023:10.1007/s00192-023-05449-w. [PMID: 36708406 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05449-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Cystoscopy has been routinely performed in patients suspected to be suffering from bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) across the globe. The methodology reported by various guidelines appears to have differences in the techniques and hence there is a need for a review of all those techniques in order to arrive at a consensus. The aim was to review the literature describing the prevalent techniques of cystoscopy for patients of BPS/IC and try to evolve a consensus. METHODS The group the Global Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Pain Society (GIBS) has worked collectively to systematically review the literature using the key words, "Cystoscopy in Hunner's lesions, bladder pain syndrome, painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis" in the PubMed, COCHRANE, and SCOPUS databases. A total of 3,857 abstracts were studied and 96 articles referring to some part of technique of cystoscopy were short-listed for review as full-length articles. Finally, six articles with a description of a technique of cystoscopy were included for final tabulation and comparison. The group went on to arrive at a consensus for a stepwise technique of diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy in cases of BPS/IC. This technique has been compared with the previously described techniques and may serve to be a useful practical guide for treating physicians. CONCLUSION It is important to have a uniform standardized technique for performing a diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy in patients with BPS/IC. Consensus on one such a technique has been arrived at and described in the present article.
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- Rajesh Taneja
- Urology and Robotic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, 110070, India.
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- Urology and Renal Transplant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Urology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Institute of Urology and Robotics, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India
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- Gynecology and Robotic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Physiatry, Kokilaben Dhitubhai Ambani hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Tanvir Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Surgery and Urology, Naval Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- The Cure Urology Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Urology and Robotic Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Goel A, Pramanik A. Effect of post-activation potentiation using core activation on isometric core strength and countermovement jump variables in university male recreational athletes. Comparative Exercise Physiology 2022. [DOI: 10.3920/cep220012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Core strengthening exercises have been integrated into the conditioning regimens of sportsmen of all levels. Despite a wealth of evidence, the question of what influence core stability exercises have on jump performance remains unsolved. Only a small percentage of studies have explored effects of standalone core training. The objective of this research was to explore acute changes in countermovement jump (CMJ) performance caused by post-activation potentiation (PAP) adopting core activation exercises. 25 male recreational athletes were recruited as participants. They visited on three occasions-first for familiarisation, following for baseline data using a conventional warmup, and final for repeat data upon inducing PAP. Isometric dynamometer was used to quantify core isometric strength and CMJ variables were evaluated using a Portable performance analysis system with MARS Software. Paired t-test and multivariate analysis were carried out. All core strength metrics reported marked increase at P<0.001 from conventional to PAP warmup. Following CMJ metrics varied significantly: jump height from take-off (P<0.001), jump height from flight (P<0.01), flight time (P<0.01,) and force at free-fall (P<0.001). Core training with PAP is a form of neuromuscular training that has the potential to improve power, agility, and speed by modifying force absorption, active joint stabilisation, and improved movement patterns. These alterations are ascribed to changes in cerebral drive, as well as enhanced motor-unit activation and firing frequency at the muscle level. Before a competition, a core activation warm-up can offer a unique training stimulus and increase performance via an ergogenic response. The core is essential for optimal athletic performance and should not be overlooked.
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- A. Goel
- MYAS-GNDU Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- MYAS-GNDU Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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Juneja D, Goel A, Singh O, Kataria S, Gupta A, Singh A. Air leak in post COVID-19 patients: Incidence, ICU course and outcomes. Med Intensiva 2022; 46:648-650. [PMID: 36344014 PMCID: PMC9633922 DOI: 10.1016/j.medine.2021.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Goel A, Ray A. Response to: Corticosteroids for mild COVID-19 treatment: opening the floodgates of therapeutic benefits. QJM 2022; 115:702-703. [PMID: 34893894 PMCID: PMC9383088 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcab313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- A Goel
- From the Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- From the Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
- Address correspondence to Dr Animesh Ray, Department of Medicine,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room no: 3070A, 3rd Floor Teaching Block,
Ansarinagar, New Delhi 110029, India.
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Goel A, Malik A, Bandyopadhyay D, Gupta R, Hajra A, Krishnan AM, Singhal M, Ahmad H. Trends in outcomes, complications and readmission rates in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a nationwide analysis from 2012 to 2019. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has evolved over the years from a procedure requiring surgical vascular access and general anesthesia, to one that can be completed entirely percutaneously with conscious sedation. Advancement in procedural techniques and operator experience has resulted in better outcomes for patients undergoing TAVI.
Purpose
The purpose of our study was to analyze the trends over the years in outcomes, complications and unplanned readmission rate in patients undergoing TAVI.
Methods
The United States Nationwide Readmission Database for the years 2012 to 2019 was queried to identify all adult patients who underwent elective TAVI. The primary outcome of the study was inpatient mortality during TAVI hospitalization. Secondary outcomes included periprocedural complications (like acute kidney injury, bleeding requiring transfusion, need for permanent pacemaker implantation, stroke), length of stay, hospitalization cost, and unplanned 30-day readmission rate. Appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 and ICD-10) codes were used to identify comorbidities and complications.
Results
A total of 283,409 patients who underwent TAVI were included in the study. The baseline characteristics of these patients are shown in picture 1. The inpatient mortality during TAVI admission declined steadily and significantly from 5.3% in the year 2012 to 0.0% in the year 2019 (p value for trend <0.001). There was a significant reduction in peri-TAVI occurrence of acute kidney injury (from 18.1% in 2012 to 8.7% in 2019), bleeding requiring transfusion (from 28.0% in 2012 to 4.3% in 2019), and stroke (from 1.8% in 2012 to 0.1% in 2019) (p value for trend <0.001 for all). Periprocedural conduction abnormalities requiring permanent pacemaker implantation increased from 7.4% in 2012 to 12.1% in 2015, before coming down to 8.9% in 2019 (p value for trend <0.001). The mean length of hospital stay and inflation-adjusted costs during admission for TAVI decreased from 9.6 days and $64,695 in the year 2012, to 3.6 days and $49,710 in the year 2019, respectively (p value for both <0.001). The unplanned 30-day all-cause readmission rate after TAVI also reduced steadily and significantly from 18.2% in 2012 to 11.5% in 2019 (p value <0.001).
Conclusion
Over the years, there has been a significant reduction in inpatient mortality, periprocedural complications (such as acute kidney injury, need for blood transfusion, stroke), length of hospital stay, and inflation-adjusted hospital costs in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Furthermore, there has been a significant decline in the 30-day unplanned readmission rate after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- A Goel
- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Lehigh Valley Hospital , Allentown , United States of America
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- Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine , New York , United States of America
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- The University of Vermont Medical Center , Burlington , United States of America
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- Cape Fear Valley Medical Center , Fayetteville , United States of America
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- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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Hajra A, Patel N, Bandyopadhyay D, Chakraborty S, Goel A, Gupta R, Amgai B, Malik A. Incidence of in-hospital all-cause mortality, resource utilization and complications in patients with adult congenital heart disease undergoing TAVR-a national inpatient sample study. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in adults in the United States is approximately 1.4 million. (1) With the advancement in diagnostic modalities and advanced treatments, including minimally invasive techniques, the life expectancy of individuals with CHD has greatly improved. (2) As these patients enter the 8th decade of their lives, the risk of calcification and aortic stenosis increases like the population without CHD. Current evidence supports transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) over surgical aortic valve replacement in individuals with moderate to high surgical risk. (3) Adults with acyanotic CHD (ACHD) with a higher risk for surgical complications are candidates for consideration of TAVR. There are sparse data about the cardiovascular outcome in these patients.
Purpose
With this National inpatient sample (NIS) study, the authors have shown the incidence of in-hospital all-cause mortality, resource utilization, and complications in adult patients with ACHD undergoing TAVR.
Methods
NIS 2016–2018 were utilized to conduct the study. Analyses were performed using STATA, version 16.0. Using appropriate ICD-10-PCS codes, authors identified adult patients with ACHD undergoing TAVR. The primary outcome of the study is to identify the impact of ACHD on all-cause in-hospital mortality and complications. Secondary outcomes of interest were resource utilization.
Results
134,170 patients were identified who had TAVR done between 2016–2018. Patients aged ≤18 years were excluded (N=25). Out of 134,170 patients that underwent TAVR, 1,170 (0.87%) were noted to have ACHD. Using the greedy algorithm, 1,115 matched pairs were generated. The ACHD group had a higher burden of co-morbidities including atrial fibrillation (46.2% vs. 38.8%, p=0.016), pulmonary hypertension (27.4% vs. 17.5%, p<0.001), metabolic syndrome (1.3% vs. 0.3%, p=0.005), peripheral vascular disease (29.5% vs. 24.1%, p=0.049), alcohol use disorder (3.0% vs. 1.3%, p=0.018), coagulation disorder (22.7% vs. 12.8%, p<0.001), drug abuse (1.3% vs. 0.4%, p=0.043), liver disease (7.3% vs. 3.1%, p<0.001) and electrolyte disturbances (20.5% vs. 14.9%, p=0.017). We also noted a possible trend towards higher complication odds (cardiac complications such as the need for pericardial drain or cardiac implantable electronic device and cardiac arrest) in patients with ACHD undergoing TAVR without statistical significance based on multivariate analysis. On propensity matching, no difference was found in the incidence of overall cardiac complications between patients with ACHD and patients without ACHD, except STEMI (OR 4.16, 95% CI, 1.08–16.00, p=0.038).
Conclusion(s)
The study points towards the possible safety of pursuing TAVR in ACHD patients provided adequate technical support and operator competency.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- A Hajra
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Internal Medicine , Bronx , United States of America
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- University of Kansas Hospital, Cardiology , Kansas City , United States of America
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- New York Medical College, Cardiology , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Miami Valley Hospital, Internal Medicine , Columbus , United States of America
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- New York Medical College, Cardiology , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cardiology , Allentown , United States of America
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- The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine , Scranton , United States of America
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- New York Medical College, Cardiology , Valhalla , United States of America
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Goel A, Malik A, Bandyopadhyay D, Chakraborty S, Gupta R, Hajra A, Abbott JD, Ahmad H. Same-day discharge following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a propensity-matched analysis from national readmission database. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
The length of hospital stay following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has decreased in recent years, and next-day discharge strategy is being increasingly adopted in some centers. Whether it is safe to further expedite discharge post-TAVR in selected patients by allowing discharge on the same day as the procedure remains unknown. In addition to potentially decreasing hospitalization costs, it could also limit the inpatient footprint and strain on healthcare resources.
Purpose
The purpose of our study was to compare the 30-day readmission rate in patients receiving TAVR who were discharged the same day (same-day discharge or SDD group) with those who were discharged on a different day (different-day discharge or DDD group). Additionally, we aimed to identify risk factors for readmission after TAVR.
Methods
We used the United States Nationwide Readmission Database to identify all adults who underwent elective TAVR in the years 2015–2019. The primary outcome of this study was all-cause 30-day readmission rate. The secondary outcomes were total hospital costs for the index admission, and risk factors for 30-day readmission. Propensity score matching was conducted to compare the SDD and DDD groups. Independent risk factors of 30-day readmission were identified using multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis of the unmatched cohort.
Results
Of the 196,618 patients who received TAVR (mean age 79.5±8.4 years, 45.0% females), 245 (0.12%) patients were discharged on the same day they received TAVR (SDD group), and the remaining 196,373 were discharged on a different day (DDD group). In the DDD group, the median length of hospital stay was 2 days (interquartile range 1–4 days). A 1:3 propensity score analysis generated a matched cohort including 245 and 889 patients in the SDD and DDD groups, respectively. The 30-day readmission rate was similar between the SDD and DDD groups (11.0% versus 10.8%, hazard ratio [HR] 1.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.59–1.71, p=0.989). Hospitalization costs were significantly lower in the SDD group than the DDD group ($37,811±18,029 versus $49,130±27,007, p<0.001) (see Picture 1). Age, female gender, history of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, chronic pulmonary disease, oxygen use, prior stroke, peripheral vascular disease, anemia, liver disease, and cancer were found to be independent risk factors for 30-day readmission after TAVR (see Picture 2).
Conclusion
In this large nationwide database analysis, patients receiving uncomplicated TAVR who were discharged on the same day as the procedure had a similar all-cause 30-day readmission rate and significantly lower hospital costs compared to those discharged on a different day. These results indicate that same-day discharge after TAVR may be a safe and feasible option in carefully selected patients.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- A Goel
- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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- Miami Valley Hospital , Columbus , United States of America
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- Lehigh Valley Hospital , Allentown , United States of America
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- Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine , New York , United States of America
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- Brown University , Providence , United States of America
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- Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , United States of America
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Bandyopadhyay D, Malik A, Goel A, Biswas S, Hajra A, Gupta R, Lanier G, Naidu S. Meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of dobutamine versus milrinone in acute decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective
This study aims to evaluate the difference between dobutamine and milrinone in patients presenting with acute decompensated heart failure (AHF).
Background
Inotropes are indicated for treating AHF, especially in patients with concomitant hypoperfusion indicative of cardiogenic shock. However, previous studies have not identified the optimal inotrope. We sought to compare outcomes associated with milrinone versus dobutamine in patients with AHF.
Methods
A systematic literature search was performed to identify relevant trials from inception to August 2021. Our primary outcome of interest was mortality. Analysis was sub-categorized according to subpopulation, including AHF, AHF with cardiogenic shock (AHF-shock), AHF with a bridge to transplantation (AHF-BTT), and AHF with destination therapy (AHF-DT). Summary effects were calculated using a fixed-effects model as risk ratio or mean difference with 95% confidence intervals for all the clinical endpoints.
Results
Ten studies, including one randomized controlled trial with 21,106 patients, were included in the analysis (4918 patients were in the Milrinone group, while 15188 were in the Dobutamine group). Milrinone was associated with a lower risk of mortality in patients with AHF [relative risk (RR) 0.87; confidence interval (CI):0.79–0.97; p<0.05, heterogeneity I2=0%] with event rates of 9.4% vs. 9.8% [number needed to treat (NNT) of 250]. Milrinone was also associated with improved mortality with RR 0.76 (0.79–0.95; p<0.05) in patients with AHF-DT. There was a non-significant trend towards improved mortality in AHF-shock patients. However, AHF-BTT patients had a non-significant trend towards improved mortality with dobutamine. There was no difference between the two strategies for the outcomes of acute kidney injury, initiation of renal replacement therapy, mechanical ventilation, arrhythmias, symptomatic hypotension, and length of hospital stay (LOS) in the overall population. Intensive care unit (ICU) LOS was lower in AHF-shock patients in the milrinone group, whereas dobutamine was associated with a lower length of ICU stay in AHF patients.
Conclusion
The cumulative data comparing milrinone with dobutamine indicate an overall marginal benefit of milrinone compared to dobutamine in the totality of patients with AFH with or without cardiogenic shock, and whether or not they are bridged to transplantation or destination assist device. More appropriately powered prospective studies are needed to identify a conclusive benefit of one inotrope over another.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- D Bandyopadhyay
- New York Medical College , New York , United States of America
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- New York Medical College , New York , United States of America
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- New York Medical College , New York , United States of America
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- Rochester Regional Health , Rochester , United States of America
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine , Bronx , United States of America
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- Lehigh Valley Hospital , Allentown , United States of America
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- New York Medical College , New York , United States of America
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- New York Medical College , New York , United States of America
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Singh S, Goel A. Native tricuspid valve endocarditis presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin. J Postgrad Med 2022; 69:105-107. [PMID: 36453387 DOI: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_194_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Native tricuspid valve endocarditis is quite rare without any predisposing factors and poses a diagnostic challenge because of fewer cardiac symptoms and lesser peripheral manifestations. This is a case report of a 25-year-old female who presented with high-grade fever, dry cough, decreased appetite, and weight loss for 1 month with no history of intravenous drug use or evidence of underlying cardiac abnormality and was diagnosed with native tricuspid valve endocarditis.
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Khan MMA, Singh G, Kumar M, Goel A. Urethral Sounding: Experience from Two Tertiary Care Centres in Northern India. J Clin Diagn Res 2022. [DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2022/57881.16709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Introduction: Foreign bodies have been removed from urethra and bladder of young females since time immemorial. Various explanations have been offered by the patients but the variety, multiplicity and large sizes indicate masturbation as the major cause. Aim: To study the characteristics and find out the actual motive of urethral sounding at two tertiary care centres in Uttar Pradesh, India. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted between January 2021 to December 2021 analysing the records of all patients who presented to urology emergency of King George’s Medical University, Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah between June 2006 and June 2020 with foreign bodies in the urethra or urinary bladder. Data regarding the age, marital status of patient, type of foreign body and its location in the lower urinary tract, presence of any psychiatric illness, method of removal of the foreign body and possible cause of insertion of the foreign body from the records were collected. Data was segregated, coded and recorded in the Microsoft® Excel spreadsheet. Descriptive data were presented as percentages and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 by IBM USA. Results: A total of 21 patients presented to the urology emergency with foreign body in the lower urinary tract between June 2006 and June 2020. None of the patients had any known psychiatric illness and all of them were adult males with age ranging from 18 to 45 years. Eight patients were managed by removal of foreign body with the help of artery forceps while 12 patients underwent cystoscopic removal of foreign body. One patient who had knotted electric wire in urinary bladder required laser fragmentation. Thirteen of the patients confessed to urethral masturbation while the rest offered vague explanations like accidental insertion or simply inquisitiveness. Conclusion: The results of this retrospective study indicate that urethral masturbation using foreign body exists in the healthy adult males. It generally does not come into notice until the patient ends up with impaction of the foreign body. More studies need to be done to see whether this could be a possible cause of urethral stricture in patients with inadequate history.
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- A Ray
- From the Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room no: 3070A, 3rd Floor Teaching Block, Ansarinagar, New Delhi 110029, India
- Address correspondence to Dr A. Ray, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room no: 3070A, 3rd Floor Teaching Block, Ansarinagar, New Delhi 110029, India.
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- From the Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room no: 3070A, 3rd Floor Teaching Block, Ansarinagar, New Delhi 110029, India
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- From the Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room no: 3070A, 3rd Floor Teaching Block, Ansarinagar, New Delhi 110029, India
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Suresh A, Goel A, Khan N, Promod P, Pabla R, Cymerman J. 1599 Review of Telephone Consultations for Suspected Head and Neck Cancer Referrals During The COVID-19 Pandemic. Br J Surg 2021. [PMCID: PMC8524598 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Introduction Pandemic COVID-19 necessitated a transformation in the delivery of healthcare. Telephone consultations were introduced to protect and progressively manage patients with minimal delay. This is a review of the effectiveness of these remote consultations for suspected 2-week wait (2ww) head and neck cancer referrals to a north London NHS teaching hospital Oral and Maxillofacial unit during the first official UK government lockdown from March - July 2020. Method Prospective electronic records of 176 consecutive 2ww referrals between March – July 2020 was assessed. Data analysed included initial telephone consultations, subsequent face-to-face (F2F) appointments, if required, the interval from telephone to F2F appointments and histopathological diagnoses. Results 157 patients (n = 176) received an initial telephone call, of which 127 (80.9%) required a F2F consultation. The number of days between the initial telephone consultation and subsequent F2F assessment ranged from 0 to 141, with a mean of 11 and a median of 1. Notably, 31 patients (24.4%) were seen in person on the same day as their telephone consultation. Biopsies were indicated for 69 patients (54.3%) of which 9 (13.0%) were diagnosed as malignancies. Conclusions Whilst protecting patients from a pandemic is utmost, continuing care for non-pandemic conditions must be considered. It is even more important to manage 2ww referrals efficiently. These results indicate the majority of suspected cancer referrals warrant F2F assessment for a confident outcome. Despite reinstated, ongoing social restrictions, 2ww referrals are now being seen exclusively F2F, subject to patient choice. This information is useful for planning and strategizing services in a head and neck OMFS unit.
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- A Suresh
- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Chowdhury MR, Goel A, Sinha P, Chave-Cox R, Pal D. 1534 A rare operation: resection of a complex malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour deemed inoperable by a national centre. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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We present this rare case which was led by spinal surgeons at Leeds after being deemed not suitable for operative input by a national centre.
A 54-year-old lady who presented with 2-month history of worsening left flank pain on a background of four years. She was otherwise fit and well. CT confirmed aggressive left-sided paraspinal tumour with epidural encroachment, extending from T8 to T10 vertebral levels. Its deep surface was well-defined and extending superficially through the chest wall with destruction of ribs. The mass grew in size in course of days requiring urgent attention due to risk of cord compression. Biopsy proved high grade MPNST.
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare type of sarcoma, 5-10% of sarcoma cases. MPNST is most common in young adults and middle-aged adults. About 25% to 50% of people with MPNST have NF1. 8% to 13% of people with NF1 will get MPNST in their lifetime.
An MDT approach involving spinal, thoracic, vascular and plastic surgeons opined it requiring extensive surgery due to its complexity. It was performed in stages – embolisation then aortic stent placement followed by final resection of the tumour with chest well reconstruction using an LD flap.
A multidisciplinary and multispecialty approach has led to a positive prognosis for this patient who is on the road to recovery.
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- M. R Chowdhury
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Goel A, Tahim A, Komath D. 518 A Comparison of Outcomes After Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Injections into The TMJ After Arthroscopy and Arthrocentesis. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Introduction
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) affects 12% of the population, with up to 5% seeking help for their symptoms. Minimally invasive TMJ surgery techniques have been harnessed by Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons to directly visualise joint pathology, facilitate joint arthrocentesis and enable safe injection of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents into the joint space. This study compares outcomes after injection of either morphine or protein-rich plasma (PRP) after TMJ arthroscopy and arthrocentesis.
Method
Consecutive patients between 2017-2020 undergoing either morphine or PRP injections after TMJ arthroscopy and arthrocentesis were retrospectively reviewed. Basic demographics and Wilkes score were noted. All patients underwent a trial of conservative management prior to any surgical intervention. Pre- and post-operative mouth opening was measured objectively (mm), while pre- and post-operative pain scores were noted using standard subjective pain scores (1-10).
Results
31 patients underwent TMJ injections with morphine (n = 18) or PRP (n = 13) after TMJ arthroscopy and arthrocentesis. Both groups showed a significant reduction in subjective pain scores post-operative ( p < 0.05). Patients receiving PRP injections showed greater mouth opening scores (4.0mm change in MO for PRP vs 1.7mm change in MO for morphine) .
Conclusions
PRP shows to be as effective in pain management of patients with TMJD undergoing arthroscopy and arthrocentesis as morphine. The increase in mouth opening in patients receiving PRP injection could be attributed to the anti-inflammatory potential of PRP. These findings suggest that further evaluation of the benefits of PRP use in TMJD is warranted.
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- A Goel
- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Goel A, Oikonomou C, Amini A. 1247 Fusobacterium Necrophorum - A Rare Thyroglossal Cyst Habitat That Can Be Lethal. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Thyroglossal cyst is the most frequent developmental cervical anomaly with a prevalence of 7% in the population. Infection and abscess formation are common complications. Isolation of Fusobacterium Necrophorum (F. Necrophorum) made the management of this case challenging.
An 18-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of a neck mass, sore throat, cachexia, dysphagia and fever. Clinical examination revealed an erythematous 4 x 5 fluctuant swelling in the midline of the neck with evident lymphadenopathy on level II on the left-hand side. A CT neck that was undertaken nine months ago was suggestive of a thyroglossal cyst and the patient was placed in the waiting list for surgical excision under general anaesthesia. He reported three episodes of midline neck swelling since then.
Upon admission, ultrasound guided drainage was arranged, and a pus sample obtained. The presence of F. Necrophorum was reported by microbiology with instructions of urgent admission and strict antibiotic regime. Excision of the cyst was scheduled after the completion of the antibiotic course.
Fusobacterium Necrophorum is a rare microorganism with increased virulence and a significant mortality rate. It has been involved in oropharyngeal infections complicated by Lemierre’s syndrome, necrobacillosis, post anginal sepsis and septic jugular thrombophlebitis making this case of particular interest.
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- A Goel
- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Chowdhury MR, Anderson I, Sheikh S, Joumah A, Iqbal H, Goel A. 1596 A Retrospective Audit Investigating and Identifying Factors Relating to Delays to Theatre Within Neurosurgery at Leeds - A Tertiary Referral Centre. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Aim
Leeds Neurosurgery receives referrals as a tertiary centre from a cohort covering 3 million people, receiving over 9000 referrals in the last year via its online system, Patientpass. This audit aims to identify factors which leads to delays in surgery, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method
We looked at 760 patients who were included in the study and used the electronic clinical notes system, PPM+ and also the electronic referral system Patientpass and looked at weekday and date of admission, cranial/spinal admission, diagnosis, age, referring hospital, time taken in theatre, theatre used, intraoperative timings, length of stay and date of discharge.
Results
The majority of the cases were either vascular or trauma related. 77.2% of surgeries were either same day or within 24 hours. The average length of stay was 17 days. The average time in theatre, 2h11m. The designated acute theatres were used approximately 75% of the time.
Conclusions
Interestingly, the mean time from admission to theatre was 1.25 days. 225 cases were investigated as a sample randomly selected. It is identified that 30 cases were delayed. 20% were delayed due to imaging requested for surgical management. 6% were due to patients awaiting consultant review. 10% due to awaiting other investigation results (i.e., COVID swab.) There were other identifiable factors such as awaiting ‘hot' theatres, reversing coagulopathies and medically deteriorating patients. We have provisionally identified factors and will re-audit this in the next cycle in order to maximise efficiency.
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- M R Chowdhury
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Kapoor D, Ramavat AS, Mehndiratta M, Agrawal A, Arora V, Goel A. Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on ENT clinical practice and training: the resident's perspective. J Laryngol Otol 2021; 135:1-5. [PMID: 34612181 PMCID: PMC8523968 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215121002814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The arrival of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic disrupted life suddenly and forcefully, and healthcare systems around the world are still struggling to come to terms with it. This paper reviews the impact of the pandemic on ENT practice and training. METHODS The present manuscript was developed as a narrative review to examine the role of otorhinolaryngologists in the management of the pandemic, and assess its impact on practice and training in the specialty. RESULTS Otorhinolaryngologists handle secretions of organs implicated in disease transmission, leaving them particularly vulnerable even while performing simple procedures. Although the pandemic increased skill expectations, it simultaneously reduced learning opportunities for trainees. In addition, attention to emergencies has been delayed. Further, the suspension of elective procedures has affected patients with malignancies. CONCLUSION While planning service resumption, provisions need to be made for protective equipment and training; improving teleconsultation services will help provide sustainable care during further waves.
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- D Kapoor
- Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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Goel A. It is easy to become an author in scientific journals now but, what are the implications? Indian J Urol 2021; 37:303-306. [PMID: 34759519 PMCID: PMC8555572 DOI: 10.4103/iju.iju_341_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Apul Goel
- Department of Urology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Apul Goel
- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Pant S, Goel A, Gangwar PK, Pandey A, Agarwal J, Gupta P. Effect of Clinical, Biochemical, and Genetic Variations on Medical Management in Filarial Chyluria: A Prospective Study at a Tertiary Care Centre in North India. Cureus 2021; 13:e17292. [PMID: 34567855 PMCID: PMC8454256 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective To analyze the effect of clinical, biochemical factors, and Mannose Binding Lectin 2 (MBL2) gene variations on medical management in filarial chyluria (FC) patients. Material and methods We conducted a study between March 2013 and April 2016. MBL2polymorphisms were genotyped in confirmed 101 medically-treated cases of FC. Demographic, clinical, and biochemical variables were compared between remission and failure groups. Genotyping of MBL2 codon 54 and promoter -221 were undertaken by polymerase chain reaction. Genotype frequencies were compared with clinical and biochemical variables and medical treatment outcomes (remission/failure). The association between genotypes and treatment response was estimated by OR and 95% CI and generated by the chi-square test. Results The mean age was 36.9±10.28-years and the male-female ratio was 3:1.2. Sixty-six patients had remission (Group-A) while 35 had recurrence (Group-B) at a mean follow-up of 21 months. The success rate for medical therapy was 65.35%. There was no statistical difference observed in the demographic profile of the two groups. On multivariate analysis, patients in Group-B had a higher grade of chyluria (p=0.005), had experienced greater number of disease attacks in the past (p=0.022), and had higher urinary triglyceride levels (TG) (p<0.001) as compared to Group-A patients. A significant association of MBL2 codon 54 genotypes was observed with the recurrent presentation of chyluria (p=0.044), grade of chyluria (p=0.028), and urinary TGs (p=0.001). However, genotype distribution at -221 did not show association with clinical and biochemical parameters of FC patients. The distribution of genotypes at codon 54 differed significantly between remission and failure/recurrence group; the variant genotype BB was significantly higher in the recurrence or failure group (OR:6.00; 95%CI, 1.00-35.91; p=0.050). However, frequencies of variant genotype YX and recessive group YX+XX of MBL2 -221 promoter was higher in remission group (OR:2.97;95%CI, 1.23-7.13; p=0.018 and OR:2.76; 95%CI, 1.80-6.50; p=0.020), respectively, showing that genetic variant may be associated with response to medical therapy. Conclusion Higher grade of chyluria, a higher number of disease attacks in the past, and higher urinary TGs levels were clinical predictors of poor response to medical treatment. Our results showed that the variants of MBL2 genes have an impact on treatment outcomes in FC patients. These observations may be limited by sample size.
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- Shriya Pant
- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Gynecology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Microbiology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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- Mircrobiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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Gupta MK, Bhardwaj P, Goel A, Saurabh S, Misra S. COVID-19 appropriate behavior in India: Time to invest for the benefits in future. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:1818-1822. [PMID: 34195109 PMCID: PMC8208203 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2382_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic gave an opportunity to adopt many appropriate changes in the behavior of the people in India. The major gears of those behavior changes were the enforcement by the government, fear, motivation (self and induced), and self-experiences or realizations with time. If those changes are fitted in the Trans-Theoretical Model, Indian people have passed through the “Pre-Contemplation” to “Action” stage of behavior changes during different phases of this pandemic. Frequent hand hygiene, maintaining physical distancing, use of face mask, cough etiquettes, avoid greetings through physical contacts, fear in spitting and urination at public places, refrain from gatherings and avoiding outside food are some of the examples of those appropriate behaviors which were enforced or learnt during the COVID pandemic. The continuous lockdown made people understand the difference between “want” and “need,” the importance of local production, and the significance of social media and technology in routine life. The work-from-home strategy gave a chance to appreciate the work--life balance in a more applied way. The first-ever lifetime experience of unbelievable rejuvenating nature because of lack of human play taught people to appreciate nature. Although the current focus is on responding to the pandemic and on coping with its immediate effects, yet this is the time when there is an urgent need to create an enabling environment to support and sustain these COVID-19 appropriate behaviors (maintenance stage) to reap the maximum benefits out of them. Sustaining these appropriate behaviors is also important considering the bimodal distribution of the COVID-19 and possibility of advent of the second wave of COVID-19 in near future.
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- Manoj Kumar Gupta
- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Director and CEO, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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de Gouveia M, Craven CL, Goel A, Asif H, Das P, Thorne L, Watkins L, Toms A. 966 Implementation of Regional Scalp Blockade for Painless Removal of ICP Bolts: A Quality Improvement Project. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab134.516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Introduction
Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring through insertion of a bolt is a common neurosurgical procedure for diagnosing cerebrospinal fluid disorders. The first step of our quality improvement project identified ICP bolt removal the most painful part of the procedure. We implemented and tested the efficacy of a scalp nerve block for bolt removal.
Method
Two groups were identified: (A) receiving oral analgesia only and (B) receiving ipsilateral supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve blocks. We then retrospectively compared satisfaction ratings of insertion versus removal process for the two bolt types using a telephonic questionnaire
Results
Eighty-five patients had ICP bolts (32M:53F, mean age 42.7±16.0 SD). Fifty-four were removed with oral analgesia (A) and 31 with oral and regional anaesthesia (B). Removal experience was reported as worse for group A than for group B (p < 0.01). Most patients (66%) reported would have preferred local anesthetic during removal. No complications occurred from the block.
Conclusions
Regional nerve blocks are a safe and effective adjuvant for the painless removal of frontal ICP monitoring bolts. The final stage of the project was to implement nerve blocks as standard practice for bolt removal, to improve patient experience.
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- M de Gouveia
- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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She R, Kobayashi K, Kim J, Shin J, Patel K, Goel A, Thibodeau R. Abstract No. 203 Association between chest port catheter tip location at the time of placement and catheter migration resulting in port malfunction. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Ateeq B, Kunju LP, Carskadon SL, Pandey SK, Singh G, Pradeep I, Tandon V, Singhai A, Goel A, Amit S, Agarwal A, Dinda AK, Seth A, Tsodikov A, Chinnaiyan AM, Palanisamy N. Molecular profiling of ETS and non-ETS aberrations in prostate cancer patients from northern India. Prostate 2021; 81:357-358. [PMID: 33683724 PMCID: PMC8565667 DOI: 10.1002/pros.24111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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She R, Kobayashi K, Goel A, Thibodeau R. Abstract No. 202 Association between the number of port lumens (single versus double) and chest port infections: a propensity score matching analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Tripathi K, Goel A, Singhai A, Garg M. Promoter hypomethylation as potential confounder of Ras gene overexpression and their clinical significance in subsets of urothelial carcinoma of bladder. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:2183-2199. [PMID: 33620658 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06227-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Overexpression of normal Ras and its aberrant CpG island methylation in the promoter regions have been shown to direct cells for uncontrolled abnormal growth and bladder tumor formation and therefore, fetched recent attention as a marker of diagnosis and prognosis to predict the biological behavior of urothelial carcinoma of bladder (UCB). Methylation pattern at CpG islands of the promoter regions of rat sarcoma (Ras) gene homologues namely Kristen-Ras (K-Ras), Harvey (H-Ras), and Neuroblastoma (N-Ras) were examined by methylation specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP). Real time-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was done to determine transcriptomic expressions of these Ras isoforms in the prospective series of 42 NMIBC (non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) and 45 MIBC (muscle invasive bladder cancer) biopsies. CpG loci in H-Ras and K-Ras were observed to be more hypomethylated in MIBC, whereas more hypomethylation in N-Ras was noted in NMIBC. Strong association of hypomethylation index with tumor stage, grade, type and size validate them it as marker of diagnosis in UCB patients. Differential overexpression of H-Ras, N-Ras and K-Ras genes in NMIBC and MIBC and their association with patients' demographics identify them as important diagnostic markers in pathogenesis of UCB. Given the reported ability of promoter hypomethylation to activate Ras expression, correlation studies examined positive significant association between hypomethylation index and expression. Study concludes that promoter hypomethylation of N-Ras and K-Ras could be a potential confounder of their increased expression in NMIBC. Biological significance of simultaneous presence of higher expression and promoter hypomethylation of Ras gene isoforms in MIBC is difficult to resolve in a given cohort of patients.
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- Kiran Tripathi
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Department of Urology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, India
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- Department of Pathology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India.
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Kainth GS, Goel A. A useful technique of using anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction jig for preparing patellar tunnel in surgical repair of extensor tendon ruptures. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021; 103:142-143. [PMID: 33559544 PMCID: PMC9773890 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.7055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, UK
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Bansal A, Goel A. Letter-to-the-Editor: Re: Sturm, R. M., Cantrell, A. B., Durbin-Johnson, B., et. al.: Use of a Closed Diurnal Indwelling Catheter for Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders: A Pilot Study. Urology 2020; 142: pp. 237-242. https://doi:10.1016/j.urology.2020.04.033. Urology 2021; 149:266. [PMID: 33450280 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Akash Bansal
- Senior Resident, Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.
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- Professor of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.
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Singh S, Bansal P, Arora A, Goel A. Esophageal adenocarcinoma with metastatic skin nodules and Budd-Chiari syndrome. J Postgrad Med 2021; 67:122-123. [PMID: 33818522 PMCID: PMC8253335 DOI: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_1319_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- S Singh
- Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Aggarwal A, Kumar A, Sharma R, Goel A, Kar R, Avasthi R, Gupta AK. Physical Frailty Phenotype and Depression are Associated with More Severe Disease in Older Subjects Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Niger J Clin Pract 2020; 23:1711-1720. [PMID: 33355825 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_37_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective The primary objective was to determine the occurrence of frailty in elderly patients presenting with the acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The secondary objective was to study the association between the deficits in health with the severity of ACS at presentation among them. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted in the Departments of Medicine, Community Medicine and Biochemistry in a tertiary care teaching hospital, Delhi, India between November 2014 and April 2016. Patients (≥60 years age) presenting with any one of the spectra of ACS (STEMI, UA, NSTEMI) and giving informed written consent were assessed for frailty and health deficits using questionnaires. ACS assessed by ECG within 24 h and other relevant investigations. Appropriate statistical tests of significance like the Chi-square test were used and correlation coefficients were analyzed. A value of P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results Seven risk factors apart from old age were studied, in which smoking and dyslipidemia played a major role. 44% of the subjects were frail with the range of frailty scores between 3 and 5. Every one-unit increase in hemoglobin was associated with a reduction in the odds (OR 0.72) for being frail. No association was noted between the severity of ACS and established risk factors like smoking, hypertension, diabetes, family history of CAD, increased waist circumference, dyslipidemia, and male gender. On multivariable linear regression, presence of frailty and depression were associated with severe disease. Conclusions Nearly one in two patients presenting with ACS were found frail. Depression and frailty were associated with poorer ejection fraction and severe disease. Correction of anemia and improvement of low-normal hemoglobin levels could reduce frailty and in-turn improve outcomes in ACS.
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- A Aggarwal
- Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Sekhon JS, Naik N, Bansal P, Bansal I, Dhull A, Goel A, Ramachandran CS, Shinde S, Aggarwal S, Parikh PM. Practical consensus recommendations for gestational breast cancer. South Asian J Cancer 2020; 7:115-117. [PMID: 29721476 PMCID: PMC5909287 DOI: 10.4103/sajc.sajc_115_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This manuscript provides a practical and easy to use consensus recommendation to community oncologists on how to manage gestational breast cancer.
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- J S Sekhon
- Department of Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Dharamshila Cancer Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Max Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, NCR, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Oncology, Shalby Cancer and Research Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Babu G, Goel A, Agarwal S, Gupta S, Kumar P, Smruti BK, Goel V, Sarangi R, Gairola M, Aggarwal S, Parikh PM. Practical consensus recommendations regarding the management of hormone receptor positive early breast cancer in elderly women. South Asian J Cancer 2020; 7:123-126. [PMID: 29721478 PMCID: PMC5909289 DOI: 10.4103/sajc.sajc_117_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women, and its incidence increases with age. Currently the treatment of breast cancer in older patients is almost identical to their younger counterparts. This expert group used data from published literature, practical experience and opinion of a large group of academic oncologists to arrive at these practical consensus recommendations for the benefit of community oncologists regarding the management of early breast cancer specifically in elderly women.
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- Govind Babu
- Department of Medical Oncology, KMIO, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Max Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Max Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ram Murti Medical College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Max Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, RGCI, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Oncology, Shalby Cancer and Research Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Kumar V, Bashir H, Yadav M, Kumar V, Bhargav M, Jatin S, Goel A, Dhir S, Roy CP. Comparative Assessment of Revascularization Versus Drug Management in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Associated with Left Ventricular Dysfunction (EF < 40%) - A 12 Month Study with FDG PET and SPECT MPI Analyses. J Assoc Physicians India 2020; 68:28-33. [PMID: 33187033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Left Ventricular (LV) function and myocardial viability is the key predictor of prognosis after myocardial infarction. Management of ischemic cardiomyopathy (revascularization and or drugs alone) is the objective of this study. METHODOLOGY 72 patients were assigned to revascularization and medical management group based on the inclusion criteria Follow up was done upto 12 months with advanced imaging techniques (FDG PET and SPECT MPI analyses). RESULTS Subjects with significant viable myocardium, revascularization resulted in significant improvement in heart failure symptoms. The mean NYHA functional class improved from 2.9 ± 0.3 to 2.3 ± 0.5(mean ± SD) after 6 months of revascularization (p < 0.01). This improvement in functional class was maintained after 12 months of revascularization (2.0 ± 0.4 (mean ± SD). Subjects on medical management with a baseline NYHA functional class 2.7 ± 0.5, at 6 months of follow, there was no significant change in functional class (2.8 ± 0.3) (p<0.24). However at 12 months follow up functional class had dropped to 3.0 + 0.3, which was significant as compared to baseline (p <0.03). CONCLUSION coronary revascularization has a protective effect on patients with ischemic coronary who have viable myocardium and reversible myocardial ischemia as assessed by 18F-FDG PET and SPECT MPI Imaging.
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- V Kumar
- Director Cath Labs. Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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- Associate Professor, Goverment Medical College Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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- Consultant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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- Consultant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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- Consultant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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- Consultant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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- Consultant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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- Consultant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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- Consultant, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
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Jha A, Glatfelter K, Goel A, Krishnan A, Patel H, Buda K, Wu F, Shah D. Outcomes, resource utilization and predictors of thirty day readmission in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF): insights from the Nationwide Readmissions Database 2017. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.0896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background and aims
Nearly half of all heart failure patients have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Due to differences in pathophysiology of heart failure with preserved and reduced ejection fraction, as well as a paucity of studies, the treatment of hHFpEF remains a challenge.
We aimed to determine the rate of hospital readmission within 30 days of acute or acute on chronic HFpEF and its impact on mortality and health care utilization in the United States. We also focused on patient demographics as well as independent variables affecting readmission.
Methods
We performed a retrospective study using the Agency for Health-care Research and Quality's Health-care Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Nationwide Readmission Database (NRD) for the year of 2017 (data on approximately 18 million hospital stays at 2,454 hospitals in the United States). We collected data on hospital readmissions of 60,514 adults who were hospitalized for acute or acute on chronic diastolic heart failure and discharged. The primary outcome was the rate of all-cause readmission within 30 days of discharge. Secondary outcomes were reasons for readmission, readmission mortality rate, and resource use (length of stay, total hospitalization costs and charges). Independent risk factors for readmission were identified using Cox regression analysis.
Results
The 30-day rate of readmission was 21%. Only 1,175 (9.17%) of readmissions were associated with an admitting diagnosis of acute on chronic diastolic heart failure. The most common readmission diagnosis was hypertensive chronic kidney disease with heart failure (1,245; 9.7%). Readmission cases were associated with increased in-hospital mortality compared to index admission (7.9% vs 2.9%, p=0.000). Readmission was associated with a total of 81,997 hospital days. Total health care in-hospital economic burden was $206 million (in costs) and $779 million (in charges). Significant predictors of increased thirty-day readmission were Medicaid insurance (1.15, 1.05–1.27, p=0.004), higher Charlson co-morbidity score (1.08, 1.06–1.09, p=0.000), patient admitted to teaching hospital (1.09, 1.04–1.15, p=0.001) and longer stays in the hospital (1.01, 1.01–1.02, p=0.000). Residence in a small metropolitan (0.91, 0.86–0.97, p=0.003) or micropolitan area (0.83, 0.77–0.90, p=0.000), older age (0.99, 0.993–0.997, p=0.000), female sex (0.91, 0.86–0.95, p=0.000), private (0.85, 0.77–0.93, p=0.000) or no insurance (0.70, 0.53–0.93, p=0.015) were associated with lower odds of readmission. Interestingly discharges to rehabilitation had no effect on re-admission (0.67, 0.28–1.6, p=0.381).
Conclusions
In conclusion patients hospitalized for acute or acute on chronic HFpEF, we found that 21% of patients were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. Readmissions were associated with higher mortality and resource utilization. Most readmissions were due to cardiorenal syndrome.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- A Jha
- Lawrence General Hospital, Boston, United States of America
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- Lawrence General Hospital, Boston, United States of America
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- University of Connecticut Health Center, Framington, United States of America
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, United States of America
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- Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, United States of America
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- Memorial Hospital West, Pembroke Pines, United States of America
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- Cedars Heart Clinic, Cardiology, Phoenix, United States of America
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Khandelwal S, Goel P, Chaudhary D, Sancheti S, Goel A, Dora T, Sharma R. 30P Male breast cancer: A rural based peripheral cancer center experience. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Pant S, Goel A, Gangwar PK, Gupta P, Pandey A, Sankhwar SN. Duplication mutation in CHIT1 gene is associated with poor response to medical therapy in patients affected with filarial chyluria. Bioinformation 2020; 16:688-694. [PMID: 34621114 PMCID: PMC8457020 DOI: 10.6026/97320630016688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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We explore the impact of CHIT1 gene mutation on clinical, biochemical parameters and response to outcome (remission/failure) of medical treatment in North Indian filarial chyluria (FC) patients. Data of 101 subjects of FC treated medically between March 2013 and April 2016 in whom CHIT1 gene polymorphism was determined were analyzed. Filarial etiology was confirmed by DEC-provocative test, immuno-chromatographic test and IgG/IgM-combo rapid antibody test. CHIT1 gene polymorphism was genotyped by polymerase chain reaction. Of 101 patients (mean age, 36.9±10.28 years; male: female, 3:1.2), 66 experienced remission (Group-A) while 35 experienced relapse or failed to respond (Group-B). A significant association was observed between CHIT1 genotypes and higher grade of disease (p= 0.001). Wild-type, heterozygous and homozygous mutant frequencies of CHIT1 genotypes were 78.6%, 72.5% and 27.8% in remission and 21.4%, 27.5% and 72.2%, in recurrence/failure, respectively. Our results showed that patients with mutant genotype (TT) of CHIT1 gene showed significantly higher rate of recurrence or failure to medical therapy than wild type (HH) genotypes [OR (95% CI) = 9.53 (1.84-49.21), p=0.011]. This preliminary study showed the impact of CHIT1 gene variants on treatment outcome in FC patients. This observation needs to be confirmed using studies with larger numbers of FC patients.
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- Shriya Pant
- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Microbiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, Inida
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India
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Tripathi K, Goel A, Singhai A, Garg M. Mutational analysis of Ras hotspots in patients with urothelial carcinoma of the bladder. World J Clin Oncol 2020; 11:614-628. [PMID: 32879848 PMCID: PMC7443835 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i8.614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mutational activation of Ras genes is established as a prognostic factor for the genesis of a constitutively active RAS-mitogen activated protein kinase pathway that leads to cancer. Heterogeneity among the distribution of the most frequent mutations in Ras isoforms is reported in different patient populations with urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (UCB).
AIM To determine the presence/absence of mutations in Ras isoforms in patients with UCB in order to predict disease outcome.
METHODS This study was performed to determine the mutational spectrum at the hotspot regions of H-Ras, K-Ras and N-Ras genes by polymerase chain reaction - restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and DNA sequencing followed by their clinical impact (if any) by examining the relationship of mutational spectrum with clinical histopathological variables in 87 UCB patients.
RESULTS None of the 87 UCB patients showed point mutations in codon 12 of H-Ras gene; codon 61 of N-Ras gene and codons 12, 13 of K-Ras gene by PCR-RFLP. Direct DNA sequencing of tumor and normal control bladder mucosal specimens followed by Blastn alignment with the reference wild-type sequences failed to identify even one nucleotide difference in the coding exons 1 and 2 of H-Ras, N-Ras and K-Ras genes in the tumor and control bladder mucosal specimens.
CONCLUSION Our findings on the lack of mutations in H-Ras, K-Ras and N-Ras genes could be explained on the basis of different etiological mechanisms involved in tumor development/progression, inherent genetic susceptibility, tissue specificity or alternative Ras dysfunction such as gene amplification and/or overexpression in a given cohort of patients.
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- Kiran Tripathi
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Department of Urology, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India
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- Department of Pathology, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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Zachariah U, Nair SC, Goel A, Balasubramanian KA, Mackie I, Elias E, Eapen CE. Targeting raised von Willebrand factor levels and macrophage activation in severe COVID-19: Consider low volume plasma exchange and low dose steroid. Thromb Res 2020; 192:2. [PMID: 32403033 PMCID: PMC7198395 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- U Zachariah
- Hepatology Department, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Immunohaematology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Hepatology Department, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- The Wellcome Trust Research Laboratory, Division of Gastrointestinal Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Research Haematology Dept., University College London, London, UK
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- Liver Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Hepatology Department, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
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Macklin GR, O'Reilly KM, Grassly NC, Edmunds WJ, Mach O, Santhana Gopala Krishnan R, Voorman A, Vertefeuille JF, Abdelwahab J, Gumede N, Goel A, Sosler S, Sever J, Bandyopadhyay AS, Pallansch MA, Nandy R, Mkanda P, Diop OM, Sutter RW. Evolving epidemiology of poliovirus serotype 2 following withdrawal of the serotype 2 oral poliovirus vaccine. Science 2020; 368:401-405. [PMID: 32193361 PMCID: PMC10805349 DOI: 10.1126/science.aba1238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
Although there have been no cases of serotype 2 wild poliovirus for more than 20 years, transmission of serotype 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV2) and associated paralytic cases in several continents represent a threat to eradication. The withdrawal of the serotype 2 component of oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV2) was implemented in April 2016 to stop VDPV2 emergence and secure eradication of all serotype 2 poliovirus. Globally, children born after this date have limited immunity to prevent transmission. Using a statistical model, we estimated the emergence date and source of VDPV2s detected between May 2016 and November 2019. Outbreak response campaigns with monovalent OPV2 are the only available method to induce immunity to prevent transmission. Yet our analysis shows that using monovalent OPV2 is generating more paralytic VDPV2 outbreaks with the potential for establishing endemic transmission. A novel OPV2, for which two candidates are currently in clinical trials, is urgently required, together with a contingency strategy if this vaccine does not materialize or perform as anticipated.
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- G R Macklin
- Centre of Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
- Polio Eradication, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Centre of Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Centre of Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Polio Eradication, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
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- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), New York, NY, USA
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- Regional Office for Africa, World Health Organization, Brazzaville, Congo
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- Polio Eradication, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Gavi (the Vaccine Alliance), Geneva, Switzerland
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- Rotary International, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
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- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), New York, NY, USA
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- Regional Office for Africa, World Health Organization, Brazzaville, Congo
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- Polio Eradication, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Polio Eradication, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
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Goel A, Kobayashi K, Ibabao C, Deya Navarro J, Jawed M. 3:09 PM Abstract No. 356 Chest port flipping: incidence and risk factors. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.12.415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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- Apul Goel
- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Pant S, Goel A, Gangwar PK, Agarwal J, Singh AK, Sankhwar SN, Gupta P. Genetic association of MBL-2 gene polymorphisms with Filarial chyluria. Bioinformation 2019; 15:806-811. [PMID: 31902980 PMCID: PMC6936659 DOI: 10.6026/97320630015806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Lymphatic filariasis has become a significant public health issue in North India. The
association of polymorphisms in MBL2 gene with filarial chyluria (FC) is evaluated in the North
Indian patients for the first time. Hence, a tertiary care hospital based case-control study
was conducted in north India where FC is endemic. Therefore, 186 confirmed patients of FC as
cases and 210 age-, sex- and residence-matched subjects as controls were enrolled for the
study. Filarial etiology was confirmed using diethylcarbamazine (DEC)-provocation test, immune
chromatographic test and IgG/IgM antibody test. MBL2 gene polymorphisms at codon 54 and -221
promoter region were genotyped by PCR followed by RFLP. Wild-type, heterozygous and homozygous
mutant frequencies of MBL2 genotype at the codon 54 were 57.5%, 32.8% and 9.7% in the case
group and 62.9%, 30.5% and 6.7%, in controls, respectively. The same at the -221 position were
51.1%, 44.1% and 4.8% in FC patients and 44.3%, 40.0% and 15.7% in controls, respectively.
Thus, results no significant association between MBL2 polymorphism at codon 54 and FC. However,
polymorphism at the -221 promoter region is linked with FC with a significant odd-ratio of 0.27
(confidence interval at 95% was 0.12-0.59; p<0.001). This preliminary finding is intriguing
for further confirmation using a larger study with more patients.
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- Shriya Pant
- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP,India
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- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP,India
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- Department of Microbiology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India
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- Department of Microbiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Microbiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India
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