We have a responsibility

A Responsibility That We Should Not Shirk

Most epidemiological studies done in different parts of India have shown the prevalence of Mental Retardation (MR) in the general population to vary from 3 to 6 per thousand (Verghese et aL 1973; Nandi et al, 1980). The psychiatrists' attitude towards MR ranges from total indifference to over involvement and the attempt to help the mentally retarded individuals varies from therapeutic nihilism ...

I-36: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis - Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is now considered routine in IVF laboratories with micromanipulation capability and access to genetic diagnostic services. The past two decades have witnessed a dramatic increase in the use of PGD, the number of cycles performed, and the indications for which PGD has been used. This increase has been mirrored by a slow, but steady, increase in the range o...

Why Should We Have a Periodic Safety and Performance Program for Medical Devices

Nowadays, more than 10,000 different types of medical devices can be found in hospitals.These devices used in medical centers and hospitals for monitoring and treatment of patients require periodic safety and performance checking in order to have confidence in their functioning and operation. Physicians need better accurate medical measurements in order to better diagnose diseases, monitor pati...

A. Some Proofs We Have

We have journeyed far.

The article by Goldberg and colleagues found in this issue is a meticulous history of the changes in incidence and in-hospital and long term case fatality rates of myocardial infarction (MI) for a defined New England community from 1975 to 1995 (1). The authors suggest that there is a decline in the incidence of acute MI as well as in the short term and one-year mortality in survivors postdisch...