Aim: To study the correlation between retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness measured with spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT)and visual field (VF) in patients of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Materials and Methods:A total of 60 patients of POAG and 60 controls were studied for a period of one year from July, 2011 to June, 2012 in the Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU. All the patients and controls underwent visual field analysis by standard automated perimetry using SITA standard 30-2 program and optic disc imaging by Cirrus SD-OCT. The relationship between RNFL thickness and VF sensitivity, expressed as mean deviation (MD) and pattern standard deviation (PSD) were evaluated. The association between RNFL/VF was described by Spearman’s rho correlation coefficients. Results: The correlation of RNFL and the VF parameters MD and PSD in normal eyes was not significant. In POAG eyes, RNFL and both MD (R=0.925) and PSD (R=-0.879) correlated significantly. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the correlation between RNFL and visual field parameters MD and PSD in normal eyes was not significant. In POAG eyes, RNFL and both MD and PSD correlated significantly with P <0.001.

Unstable angina, a syndrome of symptoms caused by ischemia of the heart muscles, is both frightening and disabling and may herald acute myocardial infarction. The immediate precipitating events of the atherosclerotic plaque responsible for that critical degree of ischemia resulting in the syndrome of unstable angina areprogression of atherosclerosis platelet aggregation, thrombosis and vasospasm. Acute phase reactants are proteins in the plasma whose levels increase during acute inflammatory states or secondary to certain types of tissue damage. A cross-sectional descriptive study was done in Safdarjung Hospital on 40 subjects and controls to establish the acute phase reactants CRP in unstable angina cases and their relationships. In our study, we found that CRP levels are increased in cases as compared to controls, thus showing a direct correlation.

Iodine is one of the essential micronutrients required for the normal mental and physical well being of human beings. Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) has been considered as major public health problem in India including Mewat. The present goiter survey was done in Mewat district with the objective to determine the median urinary iodine concentration in a sample of children, to assess the level of iodine in salt samples at the household levels. A total of 210 urine samples were collected and tested for urinary iodine excretion. A total of 150 salt samples were tested. These samples were tested on the spot with an MIB kit. Median iodine concentration of the study population was more than 100 µg/L in 83.33% of children. Thus, a mild deficiency was found in 11.43% of the children, moderate in 4.29%, and severe in 0.95% of the children.Majority (86%) of salt samples were adequately iodized, i.e., having >15 ppm, while 14% were non-iodized.

Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) are safe, effective and are amongst the most commonly used forms of contraception used worldwide. Few cases have been reported with misplaced Copper-T. Misplaced IUCD is the condition when the tail of IUCD is not seen through the cervical OS. IUCD migration subsequent to uterine perforation is an uncommon but serious complication. Incidence of perforation varies from 1-3 per 1000 insertions. Here is a case report of a 24-year-old woman with misplaced Copper-T. Ultrasound and X-ray revealed the presence of Copper-T in vesico-vaginal space. Vaginal removal of Copper-T was done.