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View article: Evaluating the Role of Objective Structured Clinical Examination as a Summative Assessment Tool in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Psychiatry Residents
Evaluating the Role of Objective Structured Clinical Examination as a Summative Assessment Tool in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Psychiatry Residents Open
In general, both students and examiners had extremely favorable perceptions of and embraced the OSCE. Improved faculty orientation and student preparation for the OSCE may help allay anxiety and overcome hesitation related to the exam.
View article: Rubella immunity among pregnant women and the burden of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in India, 2022
Rubella immunity among pregnant women and the burden of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in India, 2022 Open
The incidence of CRS in India has substantially decreased following the nationwide MR vaccination campaign. About 15% of women in childbearing age in India lack immunity to rubella and hence susceptible to rubella infection. Since there ar…
View article: The socio-demographic profile and clinical correlation of Chlamydia trachomatis among infertile women at a tertiary care center in North India
The socio-demographic profile and clinical correlation of Chlamydia trachomatis among infertile women at a tertiary care center in North India Open
Background: The frequency of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in infertile Indian women and potential risk factors associated with the infection is not well understood. To improve the primordial prevention C. trachomatis infection in develo…
View article: Prediction of adverse maternal outcome in women with preeclampsia using fullPIERS model: observations from a tertiary care hospital
Prediction of adverse maternal outcome in women with preeclampsia using fullPIERS model: observations from a tertiary care hospital Open
Background: Globally about 10% of pregnancies are complicated by preeclampsia (PE) and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. PE is associated with higher near miss maternal morbidity and mortality. PIERS (Preeclampsia Integrated Estim…
View article: Completeness and legibility of obstetric referral documents from peripheral public health facilities to a tertiary care facility in North India- a cross-sectional study
Completeness and legibility of obstetric referral documents from peripheral public health facilities to a tertiary care facility in North India- a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: Incomplete information in the referral letters may result in a delayed diagnosis, polypharmacy, and wasteful duplication of laboratory testing, which negatively impact patient care. The aim of the present study was to assess …
View article: Gestational glucose intolerance (GGI) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among antenatal women attending urban community health centers of Lucknow: A cross-sectional study
Gestational glucose intolerance (GGI) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among antenatal women attending urban community health centers of Lucknow: A cross-sectional study Open
A BSTRACT Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an emerging public health concern in India, which has detrimental effects on both the mother and the baby. The data on prevalence of GDM was unavailable at secondary urban health…
View article: An unusual case of undifferentiated pleomorphic vulval sarcoma
An unusual case of undifferentiated pleomorphic vulval sarcoma Open
Vulvar sarcomas are one of the rarer female genital tract malignancies, characterized by nonspecific signs and symptoms often leading to clinical misdiagnosis which increases the morbidity and mortality. It presents in 5th to 6th decade of…
View article: Comparison of Endocrine and Metabolic Profile of Obese and Lean PCOS Women with Infertility
Comparison of Endocrine and Metabolic Profile of Obese and Lean PCOS Women with Infertility Open
ReseaRch aRticlecauses of HA, primary hypothalamic amenorrhea, primary ovarian failure, thyroid disease, and prolactin disorder were excluded.The study was ethically conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.Ethical approval…
View article: Association of long and short interpregnancy intervals with maternal outcomes
Association of long and short interpregnancy intervals with maternal outcomes Open
A BSTRACT Background: Interpregnancy interval (IPI) is spacing between live birth and beginning a new pregnancy. Both long and short IPIs have been associated with adverse maternal outcomes. There is paucity in the Indian literature regard…
View article: Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cervical Cancer Screening among Women attending OPD
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cervical Cancer Screening among Women attending OPD Open
Context: Cervical cancer screening is helpful in finding abnormal proliferation of cells in cervix which leads to cervical cancer. Screening of cervical cancer includes cervical cancer which also known as Pap test and some women go through…
View article: Prevalence of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses in Febrile Pregnant Women: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Prevalence of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses in Febrile Pregnant Women: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India Open
Dengue virus (DENV), chikungunya virus (CHIKV), and Zika virus (ZIKV) are arboviruses that can affect maternal and fetal outcome if acquired during pregnancy. This study was done to estimate the positivity of DENV, CHIKV, and ZIKV in febri…
View article: 482 Is Subspecialisation Important for Emergency Laparotomy Outcomes?
482 Is Subspecialisation Important for Emergency Laparotomy Outcomes? Open
Introduction High mortality and morbidity is associated with Emergency Laparotomy. This study looks at outcomes of different subspecialties of surgeons performing Emergency Laparotomies identified from National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (…
View article: 785 Is Subspecialisation Important for The Emergency Laparotomy Outcomes?
785 Is Subspecialisation Important for The Emergency Laparotomy Outcomes? Open
Introduction High mortality and morbidity is associated with Emergency Laparotomy. This study looks at outcomes of different subspecialties of surgeons performing Emergency Laparotomies identified from National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (…
View article: Burden of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in India based on data from cross-sectional serosurveys, 2017 and 2019–20
Burden of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in India based on data from cross-sectional serosurveys, 2017 and 2019–20 Open
Background India has set a goal to eliminate measles and rubella/Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) by 2023. Towards this goal, India conducted nationwide supplementary immunization activity (SIA) with measles-rubella containing vaccine (MR…
View article: Near miss and mortality audit of women with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in a tertiary care center in North India: a cross-sectional study
Near miss and mortality audit of women with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in a tertiary care center in North India: a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives: To analyze the medical and social risk factors for maternal mortality and near miss in women with postpartum hemorrhage. Methods: It is a cross sectional study organized in department of obstetrics and gynecology, King George M…
View article: Pregnancy in women with previous two healthy children, associated factors, and acceptability of contraception among these women: A questionnaire-based, cross-sectional KAP study in world's second most populated country advocating two-child norm
Pregnancy in women with previous two healthy children, associated factors, and acceptability of contraception among these women: A questionnaire-based, cross-sectional KAP study in world's second most populated country advocating two-child norm Open
This cross-sectional study evaluated the possible reasons of multiparity. We conclude that preference for male gender child is still very much prevalent in India, along with unmet need of family planning. Improving education of women might…
View article: Study of knowledge, attitude, practices regarding PPIUCD among antenatal women at a tertiary care centre in Northern India
Study of knowledge, attitude, practices regarding PPIUCD among antenatal women at a tertiary care centre in Northern India Open
Background: PPIUCD has been introduced in the national family welfare program since March 2010 in several states. AN IUCD can be inserted in 48 hours postpartum, referred to here as postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device. This study …
View article: High rate of caesarean section in cases of intrauterine fetal demise in a low resource setting: Why?
High rate of caesarean section in cases of intrauterine fetal demise in a low resource setting: Why? Open
Background: Stillbirth as an obstetric complication is emotionally devastating for the women as well as the clinician and having a caesarean section for stillbirth is even more catastrophic. The aim of the present research was to study the…
View article: Evaluation of causes of still birth in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Evaluation of causes of still birth in a tertiary care teaching hospital Open
Background: Whenever pregnancy occurs there is an expectation that every pregnancy will end with the birth of a healthy baby, yet in a developing country like India 22 in every 1000 births are stillborn. The objective of this study was to …
View article: Decoding the effect of time interval between hCG and IUI and sperm preparation and IUI
Decoding the effect of time interval between hCG and IUI and sperm preparation and IUI Open
Background: The study was aimed to assess the difference in IUI outcome depending on the interval between hCG trigger and IUI and sperm preparation and IUI.Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in …
View article: Prevalence of Gestational Glucose Intolerance and Gestational Diabetes in a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India
Prevalence of Gestational Glucose Intolerance and Gestational Diabetes in a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India Open
Introduction: Many centres in India have adopted a one-step method known as Diabetes in Practice Study Group in India (DIPSI) criterion to diagnose Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Prevalence of GDM is increasing and becoming a public …
View article: Does Two Hour Post 75-Gram Sugar Test Levels for Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Correlate with Type of Intervention Required? An Audit from Tertiary Care Center of India
Does Two Hour Post 75-Gram Sugar Test Levels for Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Correlate with Type of Intervention Required? An Audit from Tertiary Care Center of India Open
Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus is carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Aim: This study was planned to correlate the relation of 2 hours post 75-gram glucose test done …
View article: A Rare Variant of Germ Cell Ovarian Tumour with Glandular Differentiation and Cutaneous Metastasis
A Rare Variant of Germ Cell Ovarian Tumour with Glandular Differentiation and Cutaneous Metastasis Open
A 35-year-old lady presented with a large ovarian tumour with cutaneous metastasis and tumour markers suggestive of germ cell tumour. Earlier, she underwent laparotomy for suspected chronic ectopic pregnancy of which details were unavailab…
View article: Increasing rates of cesarean section, an upcoming public health problem: an audit of cesarean section in a tertiary care center of North India based on Robson classification
Increasing rates of cesarean section, an upcoming public health problem: an audit of cesarean section in a tertiary care center of North India based on Robson classification Open
Background: Increasing rates of cesarean section during last three decades has become a cause of alarm since and a need for ongoing studies. Objective of present study was to investigate cesarean section rates as per modified Robsons Crite…
View article: Status of Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Pregnant Women and Association with Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes in Tertiary Care Center
Status of Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Pregnant Women and Association with Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes in Tertiary Care Center Open
Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction is reported in 8.25% of pregnant women in Indian subcontinent. About two thirds of these women have subclinical hypothyroidism and the rest have overt hypothyroidism.
\nAim: To study the prevalence and imp…