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Abstract Tuberculosis of the appendix remains a rarity despite the frequency of intestinal tuberculosis. We report a case of acute appendicitis that underwent appendectomy at our hospital, and the histopathology of the specimen revealed tuberculosis.

The Authors present a case illustrating factitious disorder, who was previously diagnosed as schizophrenia for 2 years, with a comorbidity of depressive disorder (unspecified) and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The factitious presentation involved exaggeration of symptoms, demanding and challenging behavior towards medical personnel, prolonging of sick role by refusing necessary intervention. Diagnosis of schizophrenia complicated patient's condition when poly-pharmacy was introduced. The element of deception too provided difficulty in clinician to identify other comorbid psychiatric issue of depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), with the suspicion of Borderline Personality Disorder. We emphasize the importance of recognizing possible signs of deception through looking at the atypical presentation throughout the treatment course and consequences following the misdiagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we measure the perception and attitude of agripreneurs (agricultural-entrepreneurs) towards social media usage in agribusiness and analyze its relationship with the socio-economic traits of agripreneurs. Data was collected using a survey, that was completed by 200 agripreneurs from the state of Punjab, India. The use of different social media platforms for agribusiness purposes was analyzed by using SPSS software. Results showed that the agripreneurs in Punjab have a positive attitude towards social media usage in agribusiness, providing a wealth of ideas and knowledge, networking with large audiences, creating discussion platforms, and developing sustained agribusiness communications. Although age, education, and farming experience of agripreneurs are considered critical factors that determine the perception and attitude of agripreneurs towards the use of social media in agribusiness, no significant relationship is established with other socio-economic characteristics (gender, family size, land-holding size, & annual income). However, lack of awareness and know-how, time deficiency, lack of authenticity and relevancy in information, internet connectivity issues, meaningless conversations, falsely exaggeration of sensitive agrarian issues, and unfavorable institutional policies hinder its uses up to the optimal level in agribusiness and result in the low perception of agripreneurs towards social media tools for attaining agribusiness advantages. The agripreneurs should prepare a thorough social media marketing plan to leverage the opportunities derived from its use in agribusiness. Additionally, an adequate level of industry training is a must to make them aware of its utilization in agribusiness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tuberculosis of the appendix remains a rarity despite the frequency of intestinal tuberculosis. We report a case of acute appendicitis that underwent appendectomy at our hospital, and the histopathology of the specimen revealed tuberculosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]