Glycosylated hemoglobin as an efficacious tool for early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus

The incidence and prevalence of GDM is on the rise worldwide and, more so in developing countries including India. GDM is associated with maternal, fetal and neonatal morbidities. Current guidelines recommend GDM screening only at 24-28 weeks of gestation. Diagnosis of GDM in later half of pregnancy leads to fetal and maternal morbidities in spite of good glycemic control. This necessitates the use of a simpler, convenient, accurate, and reliable test, which can predict GDM in early gestation. Our article reviews the scope of using HbA1c for GDM and its efficacy in screening GDM

Left renal agenesis with left ectopic ureter opening into vas deferens with urinary tract infection: Managed conservatively - A rare case report

Renal agenesis with an ectopic ureter draining into the reproductive system is a rare entity. It usually presents before third decade oflife. We are reporting a case of delayed presentation of left renal agenesis with ectopic ureter opening into the vas deferens withoutinfertility presenting due to urinary tract infection and managed conservatively