genetic drivers in gout are far more important than diet, as once believed. It has become obvious from new studies that there is a definite relationship between gout and the ‘residual arterial inflammation of atherosclerosis’. Interleukin-1-beta plays a central role in this relationship, raising new interest in colchicine, the anti-gout drug and IL-1 beta production blocker [..] READ MORE
Viral hepatitis causes several mortalities globally every year. The occurrence of this infection differs due to different geographic distribution and settings; this infection can exist throughout the year. Pakistan and Egypt endure 80% of the burden of this disease in the region. This infection is known as ‘silent killer’ due to unawareness of patients as they stay undiagnosed and untreated for several years before contracting disease complications. Very limited community based research on Hepat [..] READ MORE
This paper focuses on the problems faced by the intimate partner of the ones who are into alcoholism in the re-settlement colony at Dakshinpuri, Delhi, India. In this paper two case studies are taken up; one of them being middle aged woman and the other being in her early thirties and the problems are outlined. [..] READ MORE
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The online learning resource selected is a short animation of normal labor and vaginal birth. This learning resource is intended for third-year medical students in Obstetrics and Gynecology class. The rationale of the learning resource understands the process of normal labor and delivery allows optimal care and reassurance for the parturient and timely recognition of abnormal events. Learning objectives of this lesson are first, [..] READ MORE
A WebQuest is a problem-based learning activity that involves the critical use of Web resources. It empowers students to take responsibility for their own learning, use and evaluate authentic sources of information to solve real-world questions and problems, think critically, collaborate with others, and create knowledge products. WebQuest design with the following parts: introduction, task description, process, list of Web resources and learner scaffolds, evaluation plan, including the rubric f [..] READ MORE
Dyslipidaemia is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) including coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Control of lipid levels is the most effective intervention in both primary and secondary prevention of ASCVD. The combination of therapeutic lifestyle modification and pharmacologic treatment can be used for the management of patients with dyslipidaemia. This article explains the recent changes in guidelines for screening and management [..] READ MORE
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