WebLog Journal of Internal Medicine

Women living in urban slums face compounded vulnerabilities stemming from structural inequalities, gendered labor divisions, and limited access to health resources. This paper examines the interplay between gender, health, and hidden inequalities in three hypothetical slum communities in Kolkata, India. Using the Feminist Political Economy (FPE) framework, data from 35 married women, collected through semi-structured interviews, ethnographic observation, and six expert consultations, reveal…

This study explores the everyday lives, mental well-being, and work-life balance of slum population who has lived for more than two generations in the slums of Kolkata. The research has used a qualitative phenomenological design. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. Participants were chosen through purposive sampling so that the sample includes a mix of gender, age, and occupation. Thematic analysis showed that the daily life of these marginalised women is shaped by a mix of…

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) remains a major cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma, and Pakistan continues to experience one of the highest HCV burdens globally. This cross-sectional study estimated HCV prevalence in a sample population from Pakistan and explored variations across age and gender groups. Fifty-seven individuals who underwent HCV testing during routine clinical assessment were included. HCV status was determined using serological testing, and…

Pakistan, together with Afghanistan, remains one of the final reservoirs of endemic Wild Poliovirus type 1 (WPV1). This review synthesizes Pakistan's polio trajectory from 2020 through April 2025, focusing on case trends, environmental surveillance, programmatic responses, and persistent barriers to eradication. The review used published and grey literature from WHO, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), CDC, UNICEF, Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme reports, and peer-reviewed…

Minocycline, a semi-synthetic, second-generation tetracycline antibiotic, has long been a cornerstone in the treatment of various infectious diseases and, notably, acne vulgaris [1, 2]. Its primary mechanism of action involves binding to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis [3]. However, contemporary research has revealed that Minocycline possesses significant pleiotropic effects that extend far beyond its antimicrobial properties, including potent…

Background: Excess fat may be the major cause of atherosclerosis, aging, and death.

Methods: Sickle cell diseases (SCD) patients were studied.

Results: We studied 222 males and 212 females (30.8 vs 30.3 years of age, p>0.05, respectively). Smoking (23.8% vs 6.1%, p<0.001), alcohol (4.9% vs 0.4%, p<0.001), transfused red blood cells (RBC) in their lives (48.1 vs 28.5 units, p=0.000), disseminated teeth losses (5.4% vs…

We present unique and an interesting case of a toddler girl who had all three in one lesion with a known case of hypoganglionosis. Patient presented with recurrent right sided abdominal colicky pain, vomiting and a right lower abdominal mass. During abdominal ultrasound, an ileoileal intussusception was found. Patient underwent minimal invasive approach using laparoscopy at which the ileoileal intussusception was reduced and an inverted Meckel’s diverticulum with ectopic mucosal nodule was…

Background: Antithyroid Drugs (ATDs) are widely used for hyperthyroidism but can rarely cause idiosyncratic neutropenia and agranulocytosis, potentially leading to life-threatening infections.

Objective: To summarize the definition, epidemiology, clinical features, and management of ATD induced neutropenia and agranulocytosis.

Methods: Review of international literature and local data from the University Hospitals of…