The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy

Statins, or 3-hydroxyl-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors,\ud are cholesterol-lowering drugs which are frequently used in the primary and secondary\ud prevention of coronary artery disease. Current research and recommendations support\ud and encourage more extensive use of these drugs.\ud However, statin usage is limited by many factors, including a high incidence of\ud statin-associated myalgia and myopathy. This review focuses on the use of Coenzyme Q\ud in statin-associated myopathy

Diabetes Management: Dynamism Ahead

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Asian Diabetes: Diversity in Unity

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Moderate Calorie Restriction and Exercise may Improve Heart Health in Obese Older Adults

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To Conduct the Health Appraisal Survey amongst Hospital Personnel Working in Secondary Level Health Care Institution of Haryana and Study the Effect of Job Profile / Duration on their Health

Health is a state subject but being in good health and maintaining it is also an individual responsibility. Being in health department does not ensure good health for life time. All employees undergo medical examination before joining services, but none of them under go yearly health screening in service. Over a period of time due to wear and tear, stress and strain, the body systems give way and the Health Army is no more healthy. Moreover, there is lack of accountability on the part of the employer to safe guard the health of employees from occupational hazards which they are exposed to, each day of services.Good health of hospital workers is requisite to the health of these patients, however, and is therefore of profound importance. Hence there is need for periodic health appraisal to ensure healthy work force. When employees are aware that the hospital is mindful of their performance and health, they take care of job a responsibility which in turn is related to improved efficiency in hospital services

Bempedoic Acid: The Latest in Lipid-lowering

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Posology of Antidiabetic Drugs and Insulins: A Review of Standard Textbooks

Objectives: The aim of this bibliographic review is to assess whether standard pharmacology, endocrinology and diabetology textbooks adequately mention the details regarding timings of administration, frequency and dose of various oral and injectable antidiabetic drugs. Material and methods: Four standard textbooks of pharmacology, two of diabetology and three of endocrinology were assessed for the published information regarding dose, timing and frequency of antidiabetic drugs. Results: Various omissions and contraindications were found in the coverage of glucose-lowering drugs in standard textbooks. Proper timing and frequency of administration of sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors have been omitted in majority of the textbooks. Conclusions: This article stresses upon the need of a uniform source of information for providing adequate and standardized knowledge regarding timing, frequency and dose of antidiabetic drugs

The Spirit and Science: Is the Endocrine System the Essence of Existence?

In this reflective opinion piece, the authors offer a unique insight into the connection between spirituality and science. A reading of the Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, through the eyes of an endocrinologist, uncovers unexpected corollaries and correlations between spirituality or religion on one hand, and science or rationale, on the other

Management of dyslipidemia in children

Dyslipidemia is an important etiologic factor in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is a leading cause of death worldwide As CVD begins in childhood, and as dyslipidemia is an important risk factor for CVD, screening and treatment of dyslipidemia in adolescents and children becomes an important health matter. This review deals with issues related to screening, diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents

Meaningful Clinical Conversation: Guidance from the Gita

Chronic disease care is a challenging vocation. One of the reasons for this is the need to inform and share decision making with patients. Communication and conversational skills are the pillars of chronic care delivery. In this editorial, we take guidance from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in order to improve the quality of clinical conversations, and make them meaningful. The Gita encourages us to be ‘saatvik’ or balanced in thought, words and deeds, to perform ‘penance’ of mind, speech and body, and to accept equanimity. This introspective opinion piece should help us polish our communication skills, and improve interaction with our patients