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An engaging review reveals that D-dimer, which is a simple and relatively non-expensive biomarker is increased to significant levels in stroke patients, who have cancer and therefore may be a tool to predict through screening for active or occult cancer in stroke patients. This has been seen in the Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice published by Scientific Scholar. The objective is to assess the evidence available on the baseline D-dimer level in stroke patients with and without cancer.

According to a recent a multi-centric cohort study, short-term course of 5 days of antibiotic usage is associated with altered microbial abundance and diversity in children aged 3–5 years. This research was published in the Journal of Laboratory Physicians published by Scientific Scholar.

Antibiotic use is associated with dysbiosis of the gut microbiome. With this in mind, the current objective of this study was to investigate the effect of antibiotics on gut composition in children aged 3–5 years receiving antibiotics compared to children who did not receive antibiotics. A total of 54 participants aged 3–5 years were included in this multi-centric cohort study. Participants were divided into two equal groups, first was the treatment-experienced group with 27 participants given antibiotic coverage and second was the treatment-not-experienced group with 27 participants and non-antibiotic coverage ones. Stool samples of study participants were collected on days 0 and 5 and analyzed using 16Svedberg ribosomal ribonucleic acid gene sequencing. The results showed that a non-significant increase in the mean abundance of the Phyla Bacteroidota, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Verrucomicrobiota was observed in both groups from day 0 to day 5. A significant abundance of genus Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococcaceae, and Lactobacillaceae was observed in the participants with antibiotic treatment. The relative abundance of families Enterococcus, Lactobacillus, Sellimonas, Ruminococcus, Torques, and Eggerthella groups was observed to be significantly higher in participants with antibiotic treatment. Therefore, it was finally concluded that a short-term course of 5 days of antibiotic usage is associated with altered microbial abundance and diversity.

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Nandita from Medical Dialogues TV speaks with Dr. Archana Singal, the Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL).

National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) is a institution that fosters and utilizes academic excellence as its resource to meet medical and social goals. It was registered as the ‘Indian Academy of Medical Sciences’ on 21st April, 1961 under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It was inaugurated at New Delhi on 19th December 1961 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru the first Prime Minister of India.

This video discusses about the launch of the new face of the “Annals of National Academy of Medical Science”, the official publication of National Academy of Medical Science. the new look was shown during the 64th Foundation Day of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) in New Delhi on the 21st of April 2024.

To discuss in detail about this new face of this journal, Medical Dialogues team engaged in a discussion with Prof. Dr Anil K Jain, the Editor in Chief of Annals of National Academy of Medical Science, the official publication of National Academy of Medical Science under the aegis of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Dr Jain shares what is new in this volume and what all the readers can expect from the journal going forward.

Supporting his views are Mr. Pritesh Sheth, the CEO, Scientific Scholar and Dr Sunny Duttagupta, Director Publishing, Scientific Scholar

An engaging case report which highlights the development in fertility care, where genetic counselling and targeted prenatal diagnostic testing can help Robertsonian translocation (RT) carriers give birth to a normal baby. The study is published in Fertility Science and Research journal by Scientific Scholar.

Robertsonian translocation (RT) involves the end-to-end fusion of two acrocentric chromosomes. RT between chromosome 21 and any other acrocentric chromosome can lead to infertility, early pregnancy miscarriages or the birth of a Down syndrome (DS) baby in silent carriers. 

DS is a genetic disorder characterised by distinct physical features and some degree of cognitive disability. Mainly there are three cytogenetic forms of DS – full trisomy 21, mosaic trisomy 21 and RT trisomy 21. 

However, genetic counselling and targeted prenatal diagnostic testing can help RT carriers give birth to a normal baby. 

Medical Dialogues team interacted with the lead author of the study, Dr Inder Mohan Singh Sandhu from the Department of Genetics, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, SGRDUHS, Amritsar, India

Dr Sandhu provided insights on the following- 

1.    What is Robertsonian Translocation and what is its clinical significance?

2. What are the different types of chromosomal abnormalities, specially Down Syndrome?

3. What role does genetic counselling plays in clinically handling such congenital abnormalities and what advice is given for expecting parents?

4. How was the experience in publishing with Fertility Science and Research and how has this journal contributing to your field of expertise?

Children are scared of injections whether pricked or not, venipuncture and intravenous (IV) cannula insertions frequently cause pain and anxiety in pediatric patients. A previous study revealed that both fear and anxiety during the blood collection process diminished patient cooperation, resulting in multiple pricks.

Recent research reports that UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set (UTPBBCS) is deemed to be the appropriate blood collection device for the paediatric population due to design elements contributing to less painful experience.

This study is seen in the Wadia Journal of Women and Child Health published by Scientific Scholar.

Medical Dialogues team interacted with the lead author of the study, Dr. Dhruv Mamtora, Head of laboratory and HIC, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital For Children and Quality and accreditation co-ordinator, Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Mumbai, India

Dr Dhruv gave his insights on the following-

1. What was the very first motivation to conduct a study with the aim of addressing pain and anxiety reduction and comfort for paediatric patients?

2. On the ground level of clinical practice and handling paediatric patients, how unique are such techniques, and what is the real-time advantage they provide in terms of overall clinical experience?

3. How have been the experience of publishing with the journal and that with Scientific Scholar?