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Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency has been reported highly prevalent in Chronic liver disease (CLD) and there

Background: The present study aimed to find out the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the organisms isolated from cases of VAP Methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology,  by taking samples from clinically suspected cases of  VAP from different ICU( Medical, Surgical, Neonatal and Pediatric ICU) at tertiary care hospital attached to S. P. Medical College, Bikaner. Results: Out of 79 GNB, 63 (79.74%) isolates were found to be MDR, including 10 (66.67%)) isolates of MDR Pseudomonas. Conclusion: Adherence to infection control protocols and short term use of invasive devices and judicious use of antibiotics are also important in preventing VAP caused by these MDR pathogens Keywords: VAP, MDR, ICU

Background: Effect of curcumin on side effects of chemotherapy as assessed by complete blood counts, R.F.T., L.F.T.  in patient of haematological malignancies and solid tumours. Methods: The study population consisted of male and female patients of Haematological Malignancies & patient of solid tumours (stage 3 & 4 lung, breast, head & neck, ovary Cancer) selected from patients attending medical, radiotherapy and Birla Cancer OPD and medical in-patient wards. Results: Comparing of total leucocyte count, absolute neutrophil count and platelet count of group A1 and B1 at 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 weeks, there is no significant difference found. Comparing of total leucocyte count and platelet count of group A2 and B2 at 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24weeks, there is no significant difference found. Conclusion: No dose-limiting toxicities were seen in group-A for curcumin. Derangement of liver function tests occurred in 1 (5%) patients from group-A1 and 2 (10 %) patients from group-B1. No renal toxicity was encountered in group-A1 and B1. Keywords: Neutrophil, Leucocyte, Haemoglobin

Background: In this study, epidemiological profiles of COVID-19 patients who have visited the hospital have been evaluated. Methods: We collected data of 100 patients from their medical records. These data included age, sex, comorbidities, levels of illness severity (mild, moderate, severe, and asymptomatic), signs and symptoms, treatment options, laboratory findings, and computed tomography (CT) images Results: The mean age were 61.23±12.36 years with age groups ranging from 17 to 85 years. Men were 69; M:F ratio being 2.26:1. There were 76 symptomatic and 24 asymptomatic patients. Mortality was higher in symptomatic patients. Conclusion: Patients aged more than 60 years are more prone for severe disease with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pneumonia and this subset of patients requires urgent medical attention. Keywords: Age, Sex, COVID-19.