The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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J Assoc Physicians India · May 2003
Serial epidemiological surveys in an urban Indian population demonstrate increasing coronary risk factors among the lower socioeconomic strata.
To determine trends of coronary risk factors in an Indian urban population and their association with educational level as marker of socioeconomic status. ⋯ Significant increase in coronary risk factors--obesity, diabetes, total-, LDL-, and low HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides is seen in this urban Indian population over a seven year period. Smoking, diabetes and dyslipidaemias increased more in low educational status groups.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Nov 2002
Case ReportsSuccessful outcome of pregnancy in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is typically seen in older individuals. Occurrence of pregnancy in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is uncommon and ends with abortion in case it happens. Here we report a case of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis presenting at 38 weeks of pregnancy who successfully delivered a male child without any significant complications. The disease was active at presentation and early postpartum period.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Nov 2002
Surfactant protein-A in lung lavage fluid obtained from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Alterations in surface-active material may contribute to the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis both by increasing the elastic recoil due to surface forces and by promoting alveolar collapse. This study intends to evaluate the surfactant protein-A levels in bronchoalveolar lavage in patients of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. ⋯ The study thus showed that the level of surfactant protein A is reduced in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. It is likely that they have a significant role in pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and its progression. Surfactant-A may have important therapeutic implications. Further studies are required for a definite answer.