The objective of TAPIJ is to publish uptodate, quality research papers alongside relevant and insightful reviews I am delighted to present the third issue of TNPIJ 2018, which has several informative articles, that covers various aspects of Medical sciences including unusual case reports.

This issue consists of an original article entitled ‘The effect of counselling on the knowledge, practices and eating habits of individuals in community with diabetes’ and three interseting case reports on ‘Surgical cyclone and post-operative storm in a case of ulcerative colitis’, ‘Massive tuberculous pericardial effusion’, and ‘An unusual case of easy fatiguability’. This issue also contains valuable articles in the areas of ECG, Dermatology and Toxicology which enrich our knowledge and helps remain updated in the field.

In this edition, we have included an article on ‘Improving nutrition in women with Diabetes Mellitus’ that enhance our understanding on the various risk factors and nutritional requirements of women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Besides these, we have two review articles on ‘Offlading techniques for diabetic foot ulcers’ and ‘Zika Virus’.

This edition comes as a combination of various specialties to enlighten the readers and will add food for thought. I am sure that this issue of TAPIJ with its articles on various aspects of medicine will explore both clinical and academic knowledge.