Ascites in Dogs: A Comprehensive Study on Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management

Introduction Ascites, defined as the pathological accumulation of serous or serosanguineous fluid within the peritoneal cavity, is a common clinical manifestation in dogs and often signals systemic or organ-specific dysfunctions. The condition is most frequently associated with hepatic insufficiency, congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and hypoalbuminemia, but can also result from conditions such as protein-losing … Read more

Cross-sectional Retrospective Study on Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Medication in Pregnant Women with Gestational Hypertension

Introduction Gestational hypertension is a common pregnancy complication characterized by an elevation in blood pressure during pregnancy, typically defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or higher and/or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg or higher. It can also be diagnosed by a rise in SBP of 30 mmHg or … Read more

Mermaid Syndrome- A Systematic Review

Introduction Mermaid Syndrome was initially described by Rocheus et al in 1542, and then by Palfyn et al in 1543. Mermaid syndrome, also known as sirenomelia, is an extremely uncommon congenital condition in which the lower limb is completely absent and resembles the perianal due to an evolutionary error in the caudal area with variable … Read more

Pantoprazole induced angioedema – A Case Report

INTRODUCTION Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are pharmaceuticals that reduce stomach acid production by inhibiting the H,K-ATPase pump. They are commonly used to treat various gastrointestinal conditions characterized by altered pH levels, such as Barrett’s esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and peptic ulcers. Common PPIs include esomeprazole, rabeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, and omeprazole. Although PPIs generally have … Read more