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Conservative treatment for sciatica is primarily aimed at pain reduction, either by analgesics or by reducing pressure on the nerve root. When a patient reports the typical radiating pain in one leg combined with a positive result on one or more neurological tests indicating nerve root tension or neurological deficit, the diagnosis of sciatica seems likely. The role of analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants in pain relief remain limited and surgical intervention is often linked to better outcomes. Let us hear from renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Bhati on the presenting symptoms of sciatica and the latest guidelines on management.

From Pain to Gain: Sciatica Management and Treatment Strategies

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Various therapies are available for migraine prophylaxis and prevention. Prophylactic therapy may decrease the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks, increase responsiveness to acute migraine therapy and improve quality of life. Propranolol is the most common and one of the most effective first-line medications used for migraine prevention. The other class of drugs often reached out for are anticonvulsants, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers, ACE-Is/ARBs, triptans & NSAIDS. Let us hear all about Migraine Prophylaxis is just 10 Questions with Dr. Tushar Shah!

Migraine Prophylaxis in 10 Questions

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Gear up for yet another edge-of-the seat medical quiz exclusively on Medflix! In the spirit of the upcoming Diabetes India 2023 conference, join in for a quiz like none other. Test your understanding of diabetes while competing with other doctors for exciting prizes. RSVP right away and bring your A-game.

Diabetes India Quiz

Risk factors for falls in the elderly include increasing age, medication use, cognitive impairment and sensory deficits. Falls in the elderly can be markers of poor health and declining function, and they are often associated with significant morbidity. Outpatient evaluation of a patient who has fallen includes a focused history with an emphasis on medications, a directed physical examination and accurate examination of of postural control and overall physical function. Acclaimed expert of geriatric medicine, Dr. GS Grewal, goes over the changing approach to falls in the elderly & why it might not be as simple as it may seem. 

The Fall Factor: Understanding Risk Factors for Elderly Falls

To prevent diseases and their consequences that can be prevented by vaccination, vaccination is advised throughout life. Childhood immunizations have historically been the main focus of vaccination programs. Although infectious disease prevention has received more attention, the primary focus of preventive and medical healthcare for adults has been chronic diseases. However, only a small percentage of adults are receiving the majority of the frequently advised vaccines. Although adults are less likely to contract traditional infectious diseases, the likelihood of exposure to infectious diseases has multiplied as a result of globalization. As a result, the issue of adult immunization needs to be addressed immediately. The adult immunization program is more complicated, involving a wide range of vaccines and a population that is extremely diverse. Join us live with an eminent Medflix faculty - Dr. Tanu Singhal live as she unfolds this important topic of adult vaccination. 

The Latest Advances in Adult Vaccines: What Every Physicians Needs to Know

Hearing loss can be conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common type and accounts for the majority of all hearing loss. SNHL refers to any cause of hearing loss due to a pathology of the cochlea, auditory nerve, or central nervous system. Acute sensorineural hearing loss, defined as a hearing loss greater than 30 dB in at least three consecutive audiometric frequencies over 72 hours, is usually classified as an otolaryngologic emergency condition, which requires prompt management. Dr. Omkar Halwai, Consultant ENT surgeon, shares an in-depth guide to managing hearing loss. 

Your Guide to Manage Hearing Loss : Etiology, Evaluation, and Intervention

Learning to perform Emergency Department (ED) procedures is a complex and highly individualized educational process and an essential core clinical skill. Some of the routinely performed ED procedures are - cardioversion, NIV application, emergency chest tube placement, pericardiocentesis, fasciotomy, basic trauma survey amongst others. Dr. Sandeep David, acclaimed Emergency Physician from CMC Vellore joins us on Medflix for a comprehensive two-part series covering the most commonly performed ED procedures & how to ace them like a pro!

Most Commonly Performed ED Procedures #1

Thoracic empyema is an infectious process defined by frank pus in the pleural space. Treatment aims at combining medical and surgical interventions that target eradication of the infection and ensure adequate lung re-expansion. A significant proportion of pleural space infection present as complications in community- or hospital-acquired pneumonia. Other causes include penetrating chest trauma, thoracic surgery, and esophageal rupture. The “split pleura” sign is a radiologic finding that has high diagnostic value for empyema. Dr. George Dsouza, Head of Dept of Respiratory Medicine at St. John's Hospital, joins us on Medflix to share his expert insights into the medical management of an empyema. 

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