April 2013

Switching from traditional to automatic sphygmomanometer increases opportunistic detection of atrial fibrillation in hypertensive patients.

Introduction Routine pulse palpation is the recommended screening method to detect asymptomatic...
The Next Pandemic - Tuberculosis: The Oldest Disease of Mankind Rising One More Time

Overview Of History Mycobacterium tuberculosis was first isolated on 24th March 1882 by a...
Poor ways of working: dilution of care and responsibility in the specialty of psychiatry

It seems that psychiatry is gradually losing its allure for future doctors. All around, one...
Risk of Development of Osteoporosis due to Depression in the Elderly Individuals: Review Article

Introduction: Fifteen percent of elderly individuals report clinically significant depression due...
A comparative review of admissions to an Intellectual Disability Inpatient Service over a 10-year period

INTRODUCTION: People with intellectual disabilities are a heterogeneous group, who can pose a...
Evaluation of the effect of magnesium vs. midazolam as adjunct to epidural bupivacaine in patients undergoing total knee replacement

Introduction The effective relief of pain is of paramount importance to anyone treating patients...