Apollo Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, Delhi (2026)

02/02/2026

Musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine is rapidly evolving, with AI emerging as a powerful tool beyond diagnostics—now shaping how we teach and learn.
🔍 What our review found (2018–2025):
• AI-enhanced learning through 3D models, AR & VR improves engagement and diagnostic skills
• Personalised, case-based training offers scalable alternatives to traditional cadaveric and apprenticeship models
• Potential for cost-effective, interactive, and learner-centric education
📌 Takeaway:
AI holds strong promise for transforming MSK education, but evidence-based integration, standardisation, and blended learning models are essential to translate innovation into improved learner competence and patient care.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251408125
👨‍⚕️Authors: ***n

Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a key driver of i...

02/02/2026

This case report highlights the diagnostic value of dual tracer PET/MRI (¹⁸F-FDG + ¹⁸F-DOPA) in differentiating multiple system atrophy–Parkinsonian type (MSA-P) from other atypical Parkinsonian disorders.
📌 Take-home message:
Combining metabolic and dopaminergic imaging with PET/MRI improves diagnostic confidence in clinically challenging neurodegenerative disorders and can guide more accurate therapeutic decision-making.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251347804
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Objective: This case report demonstrates the potential of dual tracer imaging (fluorodeoxyglucose + dihydroxyphenylalanine (FDG + DOPA)) positron emission tomog...

31/01/2026

Once thought to be insignificant, the left atrial appendage (LAA) is now recognized as a key player in cardiac hemodynamics, thrombogenesis, and arrhythmogenesis—especially in atrial fibrillation (AF), where it is the most common site of thrombus formation.
📊 Evidence-based impact
Major trials like LAAOS III and ATLAS highlight the role of LAA closure in reducing thromboembolic events in selected patients.
🔬 Takeaway
The LAA is a dynamic, clinically significant structure and a crucial target in modern stroke prevention strategies for AF.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251347355
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Background: Once considered a vestigial remnant, the left atrial appendage (LAA) is now understood to play a critical role in cardiac hemodynamics, thrombogenes...

31/01/2026

The temporal lobe is a complex and vital brain structure, playing a central role in auditory perception and higher cognitive functions. Growing evidence highlights a strong link between temporal lobe abnormalities and hearing impairment—a significant sensory disruption.
📊 Key insight
Irregularities in the temporal lobe are closely associated with hearing loss, underscoring the need to view auditory impairment through a neuro-auditory lens.
🩺 Clinical perspective
Managing temporal lobe disorders remains challenging due to limited resources, gaps in data, and insufficient neuro-auditory assessments. A holistic approach—integrating hearing evaluation with neuroimaging and clinical findings—is essential.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016241312470
👨‍⚕️Authors: Santosh Kumar Swain

Background: The temporal lobe is an intricate brain structure with unique features, playing a key role in auditory perception. The connection between abnormalit...

30/01/2026

Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) has long been the first-line tool for assessing distal male reproductive tract obstruction. However, anatomical imaging alone may not fully reflect functional changes. Emerging techniques like sonoelastography (ARFI imaging) now offer deeper insights by assessing testicular tissue stiffness.
🩺 Takeaway:
Increased testicular stiffness reflects pathological changes in obstructive azoospermia. ARFI elastography, as a noninvasive adjunct to TRUS, shows promise in distinguishing obstructive azoospermia from normal testicular conditions—enhancing diagnostic confidence and patient care.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251338932
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Introduction: Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) has long been established as the first-line diagnostic modality for evaluating distal reproductive system obstr...

29/01/2026

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) accounts for nearly 80% of all non-melanoma skin cancers and remains a frequent presentation in clinical practice.
🩺 Takeaway:
High UV exposure likely contributes to BCC burden in our region. Larger tumour size and anatomically complex head & neck sites increase recurrence risk—highlighting the need for early detection, meticulous excision, and long-term follow-up to reduce morbidity and healthcare costs.
Early vigilance makes a difference.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251324699
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Background and Aim: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, accounting for roughly 80% of all non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). ...

29/01/2026

Hypotension after spinal anaesthesia remains a common challenge during caesarean sections. While increased maternal abdominal circumference (AC) is often thought to influence spinal block spread and haemodynamics, its true impact is still debated.
🔍 Study insights:
• Observational study comparing pre-eclamptic vs non-pre-eclamptic parturients
• AC showed no significant difference between the two groups
• Haemodynamic changes differed significantly, with a higher incidence of hypotension in non-pre-eclamptic patients
🧠 Key takeaway:
Post-spinal hypotension was more common in non-pre-eclamptic patients and was not related to abdominal circumference, suggesting that AC does not predict hypotension after spinal anaesthesia.
📌 Understanding these factors can help anaesthesiologists anticipate risk and optimise maternal safety during caesarean delivery.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251314266
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Background and Aims: Hypotension after spinal anaesthesia is a frequent problem in obstetric patients. Intra-abdominal volume and abdominal circumference (AC) a...

28/01/2026

Whipple’s (pancreatoduodenectomy) surgery is associated with high post-operative morbidity—even in specialised centres. Early identification of complications can significantly improve outcomes.
🔬 Our prospective study (56 patients, Jan 2021–Dec 2022) compared C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell count (WBC) as early markers of post-operative complications.
📊 Key findings:
• 57.2% patients developed complications (10.7% major, 46.4% minor)
• CRP outperformed WBC in predicting complications
• POD5 CRP showed excellent accuracy (AUC 1.000), followed closely by POD3 and POD7
• WBC showed moderate predictive value only on POD5 and POD7
🩺 Take-home message:
CRP is a superior and more reliable early marker than WBC for detecting post-operative complications after Whipple’s surgery.
Early markers. Earlier intervention. Better outcomes.
📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016241307767
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Introduction: Whipple’s (pancreatoduodenectomy) surgery carries significant post-operative morbidity even in specialised centres. We share our findings by compa...

$Spondylolysis, a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis, is a common cause of back pain in adolescents and young a...$

28/01/2026

Spondylolysis, a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis, is a common cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults. This study explored whether a **novel radiological parameter—the sagittal pars inclination angle—**is associated with the presence of pars defects.
🔍 Study overview:
A 2-year retrospective cohort study at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (UK) analysed 255 pars interarticularis (L2–L5) from 37 patients under 30 years using CT imaging.
🩺 Takeaway:
A higher sagittal pars inclination angle is strongly associated with spondylolysis. This novel measurement may have future implications in early diagnosis, athletic risk assessment, and surgical planning, though its causal role needs further study.
New perspectives help refine how we assess and manage spinal stress injuries.
📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016241309440
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Background and Aims: Spondylolysis refers to a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis. We investigated if there is a correlation between a novel measureme...

$🦴 Lower limb fractures—especially hip fractures—are increasingly common in older adults and can impact both physical and...$

27/01/2026

🦴 Lower limb fractures—especially hip fractures—are increasingly common in older adults and can impact both physical and mental health. Choosing the right anaesthesia and analgesia is key to better outcomes.
🔍 Study insight (Oct 2020–Oct 2023):
A retrospective analysis of 54 patients with intertrochanteric fractures undergoing proximal femoral nailing or DHS fixation using lumbar plexus block with an indwelling catheter as the sole anaesthetic technique.
🩺 Takeaway:
With appropriate expertise and monitoring, lumbar plexus block with continuous perineural infusion—supported by procedural sedation—can be a safe, effective, and opioid-sparing anaesthetic option for hip and proximal femur fracture surgeries in the elderly.
Improving anaesthesia choices means improving recovery, comfort, and confidence in care.

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016241309448
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Background and Aims: India is one of the advancing ageing societies of the world; with this, the country’s demographic structure also changes. The incidence of ...

27/01/2026

Maternal, placental, and fetal factors—alone or together—play a critical role in fetal well-being. Among these, placental pathology and hypoxemia are major contributors to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and intrauterine death (IUD).
🔬 Study highlights:
• Prospective analysis of 52 placentas (40 IUD, 12 IUGR)
• Infarction was common: 13.46% gross and 23.1% microscopic
• Chorioamnionitis emerged as the most frequent histological finding in both IUGR and IUD cases
🩺 Key takeaway:
Careful gross and microscopic examination of the placenta is essential in IUGR and IUD to understand etiology, guide counseling, and improve future pregnancy outcomes.
Understanding the placenta helps protect the fetus.
📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016241307373
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Introduction: Maternal, placental and foetal factors together or in isolation influence the well-being of the foetus. The two most important causes of intrauter...

24/01/2026

Pediatric Acute Liver Failure is being reported with increasing frequency and remains a true medical emergency, requiring prompt referral to specialized centers with liver transplant facilities.
🔬 Key insights from our overview:
• Infections, immunologic, metabolic, and drug/toxin-related causes are common, yet 30–50% of cases remain indeterminate.
• In developing countries like India, infections dominate, with Hepatitis A virus as the leading etiology.
• Metabolic disorders account for ~23–30% of cases in infants and young children (

Introduction: Pediatric Acute Liver Failure (PALF) incidence has been increasing in recent times. It is an emergency and needs appropriate management in a speci...

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