BACKGROUNDAccording to the new curriculum, the duration of First MBBS has been reduced to one year and faculty was finding it difficult to complete the syllabus in prescribed time. This project explores the efficacy of E-Learning and an additional teaching learning method along with conventional methods.The objectives of this study is to measure the effects of E-learning in medical education.

BACKGROUND Chronic Kidney disease is a major health problem. E-GFR is the best index for assessing kidney function. Few studies have examined the relation of BMI and e-GFR in a population of Kerala. We wanted to find the association between BMI and e-GFR in a population of Kerala. METHODS A total of 519 subjects was screened. After measuring height and weight, body mass index was calculated. Blood pressure, diabetes, mellitus, proteinuria, serum creatinine were checked. Estimated GFR (e GFR) was assessed using modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD formula). RESULTS 30.7% of the studied population were obese and 18.1% were overweight. Increased BMI is strongly associated decreased e-GFR. CONCLUSIONS Increased BMI is associated with a decrease in e-GFR. Awareness and lifestyle modifications have to be given priority to prevent chronic diseases.

BACKGROUNDKidney function and hypertension are closely linked. What is the prevalence of hypertension and how one is affecting the other? Different studies show different results. Such a study in Keralite population is planned.The objectives of the study are to find the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension in a population of Kerala and its effect on GFR. MATERIALS AND METHODSA total of 519 subjects of all ages from the community are screened. Blood pressure and serum creatinine were assessed. e-GFR found using MDRD (modification of diet in renal disease) formula. RESULTSPrevalence of hypertension in the study population is 13.9% and prehypertension is 26.8%. Incidence of hypertension is increasing with age. Estimated GFR showed a decrease in hypertensives and prehypertensives. CONCLUSIONKidney function is affected by an increase in blood pressure.