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Sacroiliac joi nt Tuberculosis Abstract Infections of the sacroiliac joint are uncommon and the diagnosis is usually delayed. In a retrospective study, 17 patients who had been treated for tuberculosis sacroiliitis between 1994 and 2004 were reviewed. Two patients were excluded due to a short follow-up (less than 2 years). Low back pain and difficulty in walking were the most common presenting features. Two patients presented with a buttock abscess and spondylitis of the lumbar spine was noted in two patients. The Gaenslen’s and FABER (flexion, abduction and external rotation) tests were positive in all patients. Radiological changes included loss of cortical margins with erosion of the joints. An open biopsy and curettage was performed in all patients; histology revealed chronic infection and acid-fast bacilli were isolated in nine patients. Antituberculous (TB) medication was administered for 18 months and the follow-up ranged from 3 to 10 years (mean: 5 years...

32 Skin Clearing Food For a Glowing Complexion, Healthy skin in Your Pocket If you are what you eat - then eating the right foods could mean a clear, glowing complexion and skin that looks and feels great. Think spots are something just teenagers get? Think again. Around 20 per cent of women suffer from acne well into their 20s and 30s, which can be caused by anything from stress to hormone fluctuations and more. All is not lost, however - aside from topical over-the-counter treatments and antibiotics, there are a number of foods long-heralded for their skin clearing properties that, added to your diet over time, may help to significantly improve the quality of your skin. Even if you're shaking up your skincare, you may need more than acne treatments to shift it so looking at your diet is also important and something you'll be asked about if you do visit a dermatologist. Certain foods including those that are processed, fried and containing h...

8 Natural Ways to Protect your Skin in Winter Season Written by ::         vinod Kumar Kushwaha Frosty days and chilly winds are here! The winter is a great time of the year, filled with holidays and endless fun. But it's not so great for your skin health. The cold weather, coupled with low humidity levels may take a toll on your skin, and lead to issues like dryness, chapping, bleeding. Here are 8 ways to protect your skin in winter. #1,2 Use lukewarm water; Don't forget to moisturize Lukewarm water:  Sure hot showers feel great, but warm water can take away the natural, essential oils from your skin, thus rendering it weak and lifeless. To avoid this, use lukewarm water for washing hands and bathing, as far as possible. Moisturization:  Right after washing or bathing, apply a natural moisturizer on your skin, so as to avoid skin dryness and roughness. #3,4 Mind the sunscreen; Make sure to exfoliate Sunscreen:  Just because it's winter, doesn't m...

Protecting the unprotected in the Bhagirathi basin Vinod Kumar kushwaha Protecting India’s rich biodiversity has usually taken the form of designating protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Several of these are contiguous with larger landscapes that lack such protection status and that form continuous habitat ranges for many animals. In a recent study, a team of Indian researchers have highlighted the need for more focused conservation strategies in the Bhagirathi basin in Uttarakhand. Uttarkashi Landscape, Bhagirathi basin (Photo: Ranjana Pal, WII) Delineating protected areas is essential to the conservation of species and landscapes. In a country as populous as India, wildlife and humans often have to scramble for space and resources. Sometimes, wild animals occupy habitats that either exist outside of a protected area or are embedded in the human settlements. It is important to recognize such non-protected areas and implement effective conse...