The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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Physicians and Internists in India have tended to brush under the carpet legal issues affecting their profession. Of concern to all Physicians is the judgment in a recent case where the NCDRC has stated that if MD Medicine Physicians write Physician & Cardiologist on their letterhead it is Quackery. What is MD Medicine degree holder in India qualified and trained to treat ? These are issues which need debate and that can only be initiated once we recognize that there is a problem. ⋯ Either an MD Medicine is a cardiologist or he is not. If he is then it is the bounded duty of the Association of Physicians of India to challenge this judgment in a higher court of law and seek clear guidelines from MCI as well as Supreme Court on the issue. Whether this challenge is done or not is also secondary to the question, whether these are issues important enough to be raised in speciality journals, to stimulate discussion and generate consensus.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Feb 2016
Case ReportsA Young Woman with Panniculitis and Cytopenia who Later Developed Coagulopathy.
A young woman presented with panniculitis, fever and blood cytopenias, later going on to develop hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Further evaluation revealed the presence of subcutaneous panniculitis like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL). With this case we present an approach to panniculitis, a commonly encountered skin manifestation with a wide range of differentials. We discuss the close similarity between lupus erythematous panniculitis (LEP) and lymphoma.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Dec 2015
Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Consensus Statement for Indian Patients.
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Although the exact epidemiology of PE is not known in India, Some of the studies show that more frequently it is missed and not managed appropriately leading to significant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Justification and purpose: Indian guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute PE are not yet formulated. The objective of this consensus statement is to propose a diagnostic and management approach for acute PE in India.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Dec 2015
Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Risk Factors among People with Diabetes in South India.
To assess the sex differences in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among patients with type 2 diabetes, visiting the hospital between March-December 2012. ⋯ Cardiovascular risk factors were highly prevalent among patients with type 2 diabetes attending a tertiary care centre in South India, with different risk profiles among men and women. We recommend a gender-sensitive approach in planning interventions (counseling and treatment) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Dec 2015
Case ReportsIsolated Actinomycotic Swelling in Right Upper Cervical Region.
Cervicofacial actinomycosis is today a rare disease in our country. Isolated neck swelling due to actinomycosis is extremely rare. A case of 52 year old man with an isolated neck swelling due to actinomycosis without any discharging sinus is reported here.