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Table of contents (Vol 6, No 9)

RESEARCH

Aetiological agents of ventilator associated pneumonia and their resistance pattern

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common nosocomial infection. About 29.2 per cent of the isolates from VAP patients in this study were Multiresistant drug (MDR) pathogens. Most of the MDR pathogens in this study were isolated from late onset VAP compared to early onset VAP.

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By MV Pravin Charles, Joshy M Easow, Noyal Mariya Joseph, M Ravishankar, Shailesh Kumar, Sivaraman Umadevi

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Magnesium sulphate versus Phenytoin in eclampsia - Maternal and Foetal outcome – A comparative study

In low and middle income countries, with a high incidence of eclampsia and other emergencies the concept of earlier delivery, decreased rate of Caesarean delivery, increased bed turn-over and lower cost of therapy with phenytoin has practical and cost implications. Hence, in resource poor situations, and in patients with a lesser severity of disease the option of using phenytoin should be reconsideration.

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By Jayeeta Roy, Jayanta Kumar Mitra, Arnab Pal

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Efficacy of podcasts as a supplementary teaching aid and assessment of its perceived utility in first year dental students

First year dental students perceive audio podcasts an effective aid for review before exams and have the scope for improving student performance. Acceptability and perceived utility of podcasts was good. Introduction of podcasts for first year dental students is a good option which offers flexibility and convenience.

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By Shivananda Kalludi

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How Caribbean Medical Students view communications

Student attitude towards acquiring communication skills may have implications for designing courses to meet their needs. This study's finding may help educators and curriculum planners in medical schools in different regions shape curriculum.

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By P Ravi Shankar, Arun K Dubey, Ramanan Balasubramanium, Neelam R Dwivedi

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Pattern of injury in fatal road traffic accidents in a rural area of western Maharashtra, India

The majority of trauma victims who died sustained a head injury. These data suggest that most of the deaths in road traffic accidents, brought to a tertiary care rural hospital, took place either on the spot or within 24 hours of injury. Authors conclude that this highlights the need for urgent steps to establish good pre-hospital care and the provision of trauma services on site.

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By Jamebaseer M Farooqui, Kalidas D Chavan, Rajendra S Bangal, M M Aarif Syed, Purujit J Thacker, Shazia Alam, Suman Sahu, Anjum Ara J Farooqui, Piyush Kalakoti

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BRIEF REPORT

Relevance of pharmacoepidemiology to Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked developing country in south Asia, with China to the north and India surrounding all its other sides. To date, new drug development processes and clinical trials are not being conducted in Nepal. The genetic variations among the population of Nepal are likely to produce more distinct effects than those observed among people involved in on-going clinical trials.

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By Santosh Thapa, Subish Palaian, Hisham Aljadhey, Pathiyil Ravi Shankar

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CASE STUDY

Chromobalstomycosis - A clinical mimic of squamous carcinoma

This case report highlights the reasons why physicians should consider chromoblastomycosis in the differential diagnosis of chronic skin lesions in patients from tropical and sub-tropical regions. The report emphasises the need for a high index of suspicion for this condition and the need for good communication between clinicians and pathologists.

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By Asitava Deb Roy, Dipmala Das, Muktanjalee Deka,