Volume 21, Issue 84, March - April 2017

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Out of 9149 dogs screened for renal diseases, 100 (1.09%) canine patients were showing syndrome of renal failure. Various renal disorders were observed but, gastrointestinal abnormalities were the commonest clinical outcome of renal disease in dogs, which included chronic vomiting (84% cases), halitosis (68% cases), oral lesions/ulceration (54% cases) and loss of appetite (89% cases). Clinical signs observed related to urine abnormalities were polyuria/polydipsia (52.38% in CRF and 20.69% in ARF), oliguria/anuria (79.31% in ARF, 47.62% in CRF and 100% in obstructive urolithiasis) and haematuria (55.17% in ARF, 28.57% in CRF). However, haematuria was recorded highest in case of urolithiasis (78.26%). Except in dogs with pre-renal renal failure, dysuria, stranguria andpyuria were noticed in most dogs affected particularly with urolithiasis. Poor hair coat, abnormal posture (hunched posture), pedal edema, dyspnea and other systemic signs were frequently observed in ARF and advanced stage CRF affected dogs. Less frequently, as cites (30.95%) were also observed in CRF dogs. Anaemia was common manifestation of both acute (77.59%) and chronic (88.10%) renal failure. Similarly, dehydration was noticed in dogs affected with acute (94.83%) and chronic (83.33%) renal failure. Fewer cases of dogs with renal failure (18.97% acute and 7.14% chronic) were also showing the signs of uremic neuropathy (nervous signs).

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RESEARCH

Reduced one-second forced expiratory volume (FEV1) in patients with Schizophrenia

Shashi K Agarwal

Schizophrenia is a severe, persistent and debilitating psychiatric disorder. Patients with schizophrenia have lower rates of employment and marriage. They also have unhealthy lifestyles. These include poor diet, lack of exercise, excessive smoking and increased alcohol intake. Patients with schizophrenia suffer from significant co-morbidities and have a two to three fold higher mortality rate compared to the general population.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 60-65

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Differential diagnosis of acute versus chronic renal failure in canines with special reference to clinical manifestations

Tufani NA, Singh JL, Mahesh Kumar, Ahmad AH, Das AK

Out of 9149 dogs screened for renal diseases, 100 (1.09%) canine patients were showing syndrome of renal failure. Various renal disorders were observed but, gastrointestinal abnormalities were the commonest clinical outcome of renal disease in dogs, which included chronic vomiting (84% cases), halitosis (68% cases), oral lesions/ulceration (54% cases) and loss of appetite (89% cases). Clinical signs observed related to urine abnormalities were polyuria/polydipsia (52.38% in CRF and 20.69% in ARF), oliguria/anuria (79.31% in ARF, 47.62% in CRF and 100% in obstructive urolithiasis) and haematuria (55.17% in ARF, 28.57% in CRF).

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 66-74

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CASE REPORT

Clear Cell Sarcoma-like Tumour of the Gastrointestinal Tract in a Leukemia Patient in Remission

Farsi A

Clear cell sarcoma-like tumour of the gastrointestinal tract is a very rare tumour affecting young adults. This is the case of a nineteen year old acute lymphocytic leukemia patient in remission after chemotherapy who was found to have this tumour on mesenteric lymph node biopsy.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 75-78

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ANALYSIS

The stinky children: an old condition got annoying multi facets

Suhair A Othman

Functional constipation (FC) though old, yet was not so common as today, this is attributed to the modern life style. It got multi facets presentation.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 79-90

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PERSPECTIVE

Smoking in Institutionized Schizophrenic Patients

Shashi K Agarwal

Patients with mental illnesses suffer from a multitude of co-morbid conditions resulting in increased morbidity and premature mortality. It is estimated that patients with mental illnesses die about 25 years prematurely.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 91-95

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CASE REPORT

CT guided shunt positioning - case report of difficult shunt placement

Upadhyay PK, Pandey P, Yadav A, Choudhery R

Cystoperitoneal or ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement is generally a blind procedure where both the, cranial and peritoneal, ends are inserted into their respective cavities guided by anatomical landmarks

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 96-100

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A Case Report: Autoimmune Encephalitis Secondary to Paraneoplastic Syndrome in a Sigmoid Adenocarcinoma Patient

Aljifri A, Farsi A

Paraneoplastic syndrome is a syndrome caused by the remote and non-metastatic effects of cancer and can present with neurological signs and symptoms.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 101-103

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REVIEW

A comprehensive review of Ayurvedic herbal drugs and procedures in the management of childhood obesity

Verma J, Bhoyar B

Obesity is growing at a brisk rate worldwide. Childhood obesity is good determinant to adult obesity and related co-morbidities like dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, skin cancers and so on. There is steep increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity in last two decades all over world including India.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(84), 104-113

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