February 2014

Anemia and Hemoglobin A1c level: Is there a case for redefining reference ranges and therapeutic goals?

Introduction The American Diabetic Association (ADA) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE...
An aggressive follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma with unusual metastases - A case report and review of literature

Introduction Metastatic carcinoma to the sinonasal tract is rare. We describe a patient with an...
Photo Quiz: Palatal swelling with pain

A 32-year old female with medical history of Diabetes Mellitus (type 2) presents to the...
Patellar fracture fixation: An unreported complication occurring directly attributable to tension band fixation of the patella.

Introduction Patella fractures account for 1% of all fractures but there is little in the...
Frequency and severity of depression among mothers of children with cancer: Results from a teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction Currently, depression is the leading cause of disability in the world and is predicted...
Self-induced burn injury from thermal footbath in patients with diabetes neuropathy—a common mishap in Asian culture

Introduction Diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy are predisposed to foot injury. In Asian...