Research

Uncommon cause for anorexia and weight loss

A 51-year-old woman presented with anorexia, abdominal fullness and weight loss of 1 year duration. There was a history of bilateral facial paralysis 4 years ago. There was no history of fever, cough polyarthralgia or altered bowel habits read more . .
by Dr. Meban Aibor Kharkongor

Is Ross Syndrome an Autoimmune Entity? A Case Series of 11 Patients

Background: Ross syndrome is diagnosed by the presence of segmental anhidrosis, areflexia, and tonic pupils. Fewer than 60 cases have been described in literature so far. There have been reports of presence of antibodies in such patients, suggesting an autoimmune pathogenesis. Methods: We describe the clinical profile in this case series of 11 patients with Ross syndrome and discuss the current status of autoimmunity in its pathogenesis and the management read more . .
by Dr. Meban Aibor Kharkongor

Early use of intravenous N-acetylcysteine in treatment of acute yellow phosphorus poisoning

Rodenticides remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with deliberate self-harm. Yellow phosphorus is an important class of rodenticide due to its high toxic nature and is associated with a high mortality rate. The absence of any specific antidote is an important factor for poor prognosis among those who consume this poison read more . .
by Dr. Meban Aibor Kharkongor

Scrub-Typhus Study

The Medicine Department of CMC Vellore and former Medical Superintendent Dr. David Tariang, as a co-investigator, had started a Scrub-Typhus (Rickettsial Disease) study to investigate the epidemiology of the disease in hopes of developing a vaccine for it.
Another study led by Dr Tariang: Molecular Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Orientia tsutsugamushi from patients with Scrub Typhus in India. (A study in collaboration with the Department of Medicine; Infectious Disease Unit; CMC Vellore). Published Emerging Infectious Disease Jan 2015.

Exchange Transfusion in Severe Complicated Malaria

A retrospective study on the use of Exchange Transfusion in Severe Complicated Malaria was led by the Department of Medicine under Dr. Amy Eapen and Dr. David Tariang.