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View article: Pediatric to Adult Chronic Kidney Disease Transition
Pediatric to Adult Chronic Kidney Disease Transition Open
Introduction : Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents unique medical and psychosocial challenges in children and adolescents that differ from adult patients with CKD. Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a critical period. Insuffic…
View article: Subacute Encephalopathy with Seizures in Alcoholics (SESA Syndrome): A Case Report of Focal Status Epilepticus in a Chronic Alcoholic
Subacute Encephalopathy with Seizures in Alcoholics (SESA Syndrome): A Case Report of Focal Status Epilepticus in a Chronic Alcoholic Open
View article: Impact of Therapeutic Hypothermia on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Moderate-to-Severe Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Follow-up Study
Impact of Therapeutic Hypothermia on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Moderate-to-Severe Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Follow-up Study Open
Objectives: This study explores neurodevelopmental outcome and survival in neonates with stage 2/3 hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) (condition of lack of sufficient oxygen to the brain and a diminished amount of blood perfusing the br…
View article: Rare Yet Reversible: CA5A Deficiency Presenting as Neonatal Metabolic Crisis
Rare Yet Reversible: CA5A Deficiency Presenting as Neonatal Metabolic Crisis Open
Carbonic anhydrase 5A (CA5A) deficiency (OMIM 615751) is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the CA5A gene on chromosome 16q24.2. Deficiency of this mitochondrial enzyme disrupts bicarbonate production, imp…
View article: Penetrating Neck Injury: A Case Report and Review of Management
Penetrating Neck Injury: A Case Report and Review of Management Open
Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs), although infrequent, are critical emergencies due to the intricate anatomy and presence of vital structures within the neck. PNIs are often caused by sharp objects or projectiles, posing a high risk of air…
View article: A case report of perinatal arterial ischemic stroke: Silent cause behind neonatal seizures
A case report of perinatal arterial ischemic stroke: Silent cause behind neonatal seizures Open
Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) is a significant cause of neonatal seizures and long-term neurological morbidity, typically involving focal brain injury within an arterial territory. While most cases present in the neonatal period…
View article: Comparison of Efficacy of Intravenous vs. Intranasal Midazolam for Procedural Sedation of Children Age 6 Months to 10 Years - A Single Blinded Randomized Controlled Study
Comparison of Efficacy of Intravenous vs. Intranasal Midazolam for Procedural Sedation of Children Age 6 Months to 10 Years - A Single Blinded Randomized Controlled Study Open
View article: Transforming care: Patient insights on neurology-led peripheral plasma exchange service
Transforming care: Patient insights on neurology-led peripheral plasma exchange service Open
cTPE machines enable plasma exchange via peripheral venous access allowing treatment for ambulatory day case patients. This study provides evidence confirming the positive patient experience with cTPE services at the Wessex Neurosciences C…
View article: Revolutionizing Care: Patient Insights on Neurology-Led Outpatient Peripheral Plasma Exchange Service
Revolutionizing Care: Patient Insights on Neurology-Led Outpatient Peripheral Plasma Exchange Service Open
View article: High-Fidelity, Indigenously Prepared, Low-Cost Moulage as a Valid Simulation Tool to Improve Trauma Education
High-Fidelity, Indigenously Prepared, Low-Cost Moulage as a Valid Simulation Tool to Improve Trauma Education Open
View article: A phenomenological experience of trainers in preparedness training during COVID-19 pandemic: Trainers perspective from tertiary care institute
A phenomenological experience of trainers in preparedness training during COVID-19 pandemic: Trainers perspective from tertiary care institute Open
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic raised an immediate demand for skilled workforce in hospitals. There is limited literature related to perspectives of trainers in this unprecedented situation. This study aimed to ex…
View article: Effectiveness of Training on Basic Life Support for Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Effectiveness of Training on Basic Life Support for Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Study Open
Background: Basic life support (BLS) training is important for health professionals. Nurses are key persons in health system. In each hospital, there must be facilities of proper training for nurses to update their knowledge, skills, and t…
View article: Effectiveness of Large-Scale Preparedness Training on Electrocardiogram for Medical, Surgical, and Pre-clinical Doctors: A Need-Based Initiative for COVID-19 Patient Care
Effectiveness of Large-Scale Preparedness Training on Electrocardiogram for Medical, Surgical, and Pre-clinical Doctors: A Need-Based Initiative for COVID-19 Patient Care Open
View article: Autonomous Hospital Assistant Bot
Autonomous Hospital Assistant Bot Open
In times of outbreaks, pandemics and otherwise there is no system in place to aid the doctors and nurses in their routine work such as monitoring, interacting, and providing necessities to the patient. These tasks tend to overburden the ho…
View article: When Silent Actors Talk: Bodies as Learning Infrastructure in the Post-Pandemic World
When Silent Actors Talk: Bodies as Learning Infrastructure in the Post-Pandemic World Open
This paper is based on a qualitative research study that explored the lived experiences of 25 high school students when they first transitioned to online learning during the Covid-19 lockdown. The objectives of the study were to describe t…
View article: 1492P A longitudinal cohort study on assessing the impact COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of cancer care providers: Developing world scenario
1492P A longitudinal cohort study on assessing the impact COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of cancer care providers: Developing world scenario Open
View article: A Phenomenological Experience of Trainer with COVID-19 Training: A Tertiary Level Institution Experience with Simulation
A Phenomenological Experience of Trainer with COVID-19 Training: A Tertiary Level Institution Experience with Simulation Open
Background: Highly infectious diseases like COVID-19, which are rapidly disseminating and exceedingly contagious, require vital safety skills to be followed by all health professionals. These safety skills need to be taught to all individu…
View article: Rapid Workforce Development to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience From a Tertiary Health Care Centre in North India
Rapid Workforce Development to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience From a Tertiary Health Care Centre in North India Open
Introduction During a large-scale disease outbreak, one needs to respond to the situation quickly towards capacity building, by identifying areas that require training and planning a workable strategy and implementing it. There are limited…
View article: Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine in a Virtual Lung Transplant Clinic
Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine in a Virtual Lung Transplant Clinic Open
Rationale: During the COVID-19 pandemic telemedicine has emerged as an alternative medical care platform, being used more frequently in an effort to decrease the risk of exposure to both the patients and their health care providers. Close …
View article: Covid-19: A pandemic here to stay!
Covid-19: A pandemic here to stay! Open
Since December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has spread to more than 200 countries and has become a global pandemic. There have been more than 49 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 as of 1st of November, 2020 with over 1.2 million case fatalities all …
View article: A case report of neonatal coronavirus disease-19 infection in South India
A case report of neonatal coronavirus disease-19 infection in South India Open
The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected a significant population across all ages around the globe. In spite of the significant number of case reports on neonatal COVID-19 published across the world, there is…
View article: Salivary Interleukin-6 Levels among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) Patients with and Without Chronic Periodontitis - A Comparitive Study
Salivary Interleukin-6 Levels among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) Patients with and Without Chronic Periodontitis - A Comparitive Study Open
Background: Periodontitis is associates with various systemic disease one of which is PCOS. PCOS is a genetically complex endocrinopathy of uncertain etiology affecting women of reproductive age group which results in most common cause of …
View article: Depression and quality of life in family caregivers of individuals with psychiatric illness
Depression and quality of life in family caregivers of individuals with psychiatric illness Open
Background: Psychiatric illnesses are mushrooming more than any physical illness. Change in health care delivery system emphases the need of family caregivers. Providing care for a psychiatric patient is demanding and challenging task lead…
View article: A Community based Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Association between Indices of Obesity and Hypertension
A Community based Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Association between Indices of Obesity and Hypertension Open
View article: Salivary Interleukin-6 Levels among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with and Without Chronic Periodontitis – A Comparative Study
Salivary Interleukin-6 Levels among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with and Without Chronic Periodontitis – A Comparative Study Open
Background: Periodontitis is associated with various systemic diseases one of which is poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a genetically complex endocrinopathy of uncertain etiology affecting women of the reproductive age group wh…
View article: Urinary biomarkers as a predictor of outcome in pediatric sepsis
Urinary biomarkers as a predictor of outcome in pediatric sepsis Open
Objectives: To determine the prognostic ability of urinary biomarkers in paediatric sepsis with or without AKI. Methodology: A single-center pilot prospective observational study was conducted in the 12-bedded multidisciplinary PICU of a t…
View article: Effect of low level laser therapy as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in glycosylated hemoglobin (hba1c) level in type-2 diabetic patients with chronic generalized periodontitis.
Effect of low level laser therapy as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in glycosylated hemoglobin (hba1c) level in type-2 diabetic patients with chronic generalized periodontitis. Open
Background and Objective: Periodontitis and diabetes have a combined systemic and local effect on tooth supporting structure and has been reported for decades. The gold standard treatment protocol would be SRP, which when combined with Lo…
View article: Clinical profile and outcome of pigment-induced nephropathy
Clinical profile and outcome of pigment-induced nephropathy Open
Pigment nephropathy due to rhabdomyolysis and hemolysis is an important cause of renal failure requiring HD. The prognosis was relatively good and depends on the etiology; however, long-term studies and follow-up are needed to assess the t…
View article: Unusual cause of epidural abscess in a renal transplant recipient
Unusual cause of epidural abscess in a renal transplant recipient Open
Fungal infections cause morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients. The causative agent and risk factors differ depending on the time after transplantation. Invasive aspergillosis (IA) though rare is a life-threatening complica…