Asian Journal of Medical Research

Paradigm Shift in Orthopedic Residency Training in Times of Covid-19 Pandemic: Experience of an Indian Teaching Institute

2021-03-27T05:22:58+00:00

Background: The resident training program took a backseat during the covid-19 crisis. This paper describes new ways and strategies of ortho- pedic resident training and conducting exit exams during this pandemic. Subjects and Methods: A retrospective observational study was done in the department of orthopedics over a period of two months during the pandemic at a teaching level hospital in India where orthopedic and non-orthopedic work and academic activities attended by the residents were compared from the data from the preceding two months of the crisis. Various means of conducting the summative exams were also analyzed. A p- value< 0.05 was found to be statically significant. Results: Out of 34 residents, thirty-three residents were present in the department along with 12 fellows and three senior residents. Residents were divided into three teams to provide COVID and emergency services. All elective operations and routine out-patient department services were suspended during the pandemic. 27 major orthopedic operations and 38 academic activities were carried out. No significant correlation was found in the academic activities and attendance of the residents during the pandemic and preceding period. The exit exams were also conducted in a novel way with the help of a digital platform. Conclusion: The resident training was compensated by interactive sessions on digital platforms.

Primary Nasal Neuroendocrine Tumor: Rare Case Report

2021-03-27T05:24:57+00:00

Nasal cavity small cell neuroendocrine tumor is an exceptionally rare and violent tumor. The tumor carries a poor prognosis in spite of active treatment, with a high risk of local recurrence and distant metastases. Platinum-based chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is used in the treatment of small cell cancer. We have a rare case of neuroendocrine primary nasal carcinoma. A 62-year-old female patient comes to OPD with a history of Epistaxis from the left nostril and watering from the left eye.

Changing Trend in Colorectal Carcinoma in Central India

2021-03-27T05:26:47+00:00

According to some data it has been seen that colorectal carcinoma has been showing some change in its trend of occurrence amongst young individuals. This is a retrospective study done on patients who were diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma between 2017 and 2020. The data was acquired from the Departmental record of the Department of Radiation Oncology, GMCH, Nagpur. A total of 330 patients were included in the final analysis.