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View article: TEMPORARY REMOVAL: The sedimentary geochemistry and paleoenvironments project phase 2 data release: An open data resource for the study of Earth's environmental history
TEMPORARY REMOVAL: The sedimentary geochemistry and paleoenvironments project phase 2 data release: An open data resource for the study of Earth's environmental history Open
View article: Experience and Learning from the Government Travel Health Clinic in India – Secondary Data Analysis
Experience and Learning from the Government Travel Health Clinic in India – Secondary Data Analysis Open
Introduction: The unexpected boom in international and domestic travel due to improved connectivity and accessibility compels us to think about the health of the travellers. Our study involved analyses of the data in the travel health clin…
View article: Developing a high-quality patient-centric integrated model for emergency care system in selected districts of India: An implementation research protocol (INDIA-EMS Study)
Developing a high-quality patient-centric integrated model for emergency care system in selected districts of India: An implementation research protocol (INDIA-EMS Study) Open
Introduction Integrated emergency care systems are essential for achieving universal health coverage and managing time-sensitive conditions. In India, emergency care remains fragmented, with limited resources and coordination across health…
View article: Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Syphilis, N. Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia) in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Syphilis, N. Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia) in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major global public health concern and are linked with human immunodeficiency virus in many ways. There is little evidence of the pooled prevalence of STIs across both states (Andhra…
View article: Analysis of blood donor deferral pattern in Uttar Pradesh, India
Analysis of blood donor deferral pattern in Uttar Pradesh, India Open
Blood donor deferral is essential for safety. However, it impacts donor recruitment. Therefore, it is of interest to analyze deferral patterns at a rural tertiary care hospital in North India (March 2018-March 2023) among 45,067 registered…
View article: Seroprevalence of TTIs and its association with ABO and Rh blood groups among blood donors
Seroprevalence of TTIs and its association with ABO and Rh blood groups among blood donors Open
Transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) such as HIV, HBV, HCV, syphilis, and malaria pose significant risks to blood safety. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the seroprevalence of TTIs and their association with ABO/Rh blood groups…
View article: Comparative analysis of NAT reactivity and CLIA in detecting transfusion transmitted Infection among blood donors
Comparative analysis of NAT reactivity and CLIA in detecting transfusion transmitted Infection among blood donors Open
The effect of Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) and Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) in detecting TTIs (HIV, HBV, HCV, Syphilis and Malaria by rapid card) among 30,335 blood donations, with a focus on 1,843 reactive units is of interest. NAT s…
View article: Retrospective analysis of whole blood donor demographics at a rural University in India
Retrospective analysis of whole blood donor demographics at a rural University in India Open
The WHO highlights a significant disparity in blood donation, with developing countries, comprising 82% of the global population, contributing only 39% of the world's blood supply. Addressing this gap requires promoting voluntary blood don…
View article: Uncovering the stressors and coping strategies among young people living with HIV: A Hospital-based qualitative study in Eastern India
Uncovering the stressors and coping strategies among young people living with HIV: A Hospital-based qualitative study in Eastern India Open
A BSTRACT Background: HIV/AIDS is a modern epidemic. Although its overall incidence is relatively low in India, more young people are getting infected because of a lack of knowledge and high transmissibility. Antiretroviral therapy has bro…
View article: Cardiovascular Events in Lupus Nephritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cardiovascular Events in Lupus Nephritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is known to be associated with cardiovascular events (CVEs). However, the incidence of CVE has not been thoroughly investigated in lupus nephritis (LN) patients. In this meta-analysis, we aim…
View article: Essentials of Travel Medicine for Practicing Physicians: A Review
Essentials of Travel Medicine for Practicing Physicians: A Review Open
The increased international and global mobility heightens health risks, including region-specific infectious diseases and the possibility of global transmission of diseases. In this backdrop, the travel medicine has become an important fie…
View article: Effectiveness of Plan–Do–Check–Act approach in improving the safe injection practice among healthcare workers in a secondary-level healthcare facility – A pre- and post-study design
Effectiveness of Plan–Do–Check–Act approach in improving the safe injection practice among healthcare workers in a secondary-level healthcare facility – A pre- and post-study design Open
BACKGROUND: The strengthening of the health system ensured a significant increase in the number of different healthcare facilities in India. The number of injection procedures and the risk of potential needle stick injuries also increased.…
View article: Effect of needle priming on blood collection time in whole blood donation
Effect of needle priming on blood collection time in whole blood donation Open
Efficient and safe blood donation procedures are critical for maintaining an adequate and reliable blood supply. Needle priming, a pre-donation procedure aimed at preventing clot formation, is hypothesized to improve blood flow and reduce …
View article: AEFI Pattern among Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccine and Perception Regarding Vaccination among Adolescents: A Mixed-Methods Study
AEFI Pattern among Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccine and Perception Regarding Vaccination among Adolescents: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Background: The mankind has been fighting the pandemic of COVID-19 for the last few years and vaccines came in as a real game changer by the end of 2020. World’s biggest COVID-19 vaccination drive was started in India on January 16, 2021. …
View article: Ferulic Acid as a Potential Drug for Neurological Disorder: An In silico Approach
Ferulic Acid as a Potential Drug for Neurological Disorder: An In silico Approach Open
Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) has been known to regulate various cellular and metabolic processes, including neuronal plasticity. Dysregulation of the GSK-3β isoform leads to the development of various neurological disorders such as A…
View article: Knowledge and Practice of TB Notification among the Private Health Care Providers in Eastern India
Knowledge and Practice of TB Notification among the Private Health Care Providers in Eastern India Open
Tuberculosis (TB) has been a notifiable disease since 2012. The study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of private health care providers (PHCPs) regarding TB notification and to identify the physician-level and health system-level…
View article: The Understanding and Exploration of Community Perception and Response Associated With Monkey Bites in a Rural District of Odisha, India: A Qualitative Study
The Understanding and Exploration of Community Perception and Response Associated With Monkey Bites in a Rural District of Odisha, India: A Qualitative Study Open
View article: Seroprevalence of melioidosis and its associated risk factors –A population-based study in Odisha, Eastern India
Seroprevalence of melioidosis and its associated risk factors –A population-based study in Odisha, Eastern India Open
View article: Causes and determinants of infant mortality using verbal autopsy and social autopsy methods in a rural population of Odisha: a community-based matched case-control study
Causes and determinants of infant mortality using verbal autopsy and social autopsy methods in a rural population of Odisha: a community-based matched case-control study Open
Background The avoidable causes of infant mortality should be identified, and interventions should be made to improve the infant mortality rate. The cause of infant deaths should be assessed in both medical and social contexts. Objectives …
View article: IAPSM’s Position Paper on Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV) for Adult Immunization in India
IAPSM’s Position Paper on Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV) for Adult Immunization in India Open
Pneumococcal infection among adults is associated with invasive disease and poor outcomes. Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV) introduction has significantly reduced disease burden, invasive disease and reduced the rates of antimicrobial resistance…
View article: Determinants of teenage pregnancy and knowledge about contraception, sexually transmitted diseases among pregnant women: A case-control study in Eastern India
Determinants of teenage pregnancy and knowledge about contraception, sexually transmitted diseases among pregnant women: A case-control study in Eastern India Open
A BSTRACT Context: Each year, about 21 million girls aged 15–19 in developing regions experience pregnancy, posing significant challenges for their health, well-being, and economic stability due to its vast impact. Aim: To identify the ris…
View article: Effect of National Accreditation Board for Hospital-Recommended Trainings on Patient Care Standards: A Comparative Study Based on the National Quality Assurance Standards Guidelines in a Tertiary Health-care Institute
Effect of National Accreditation Board for Hospital-Recommended Trainings on Patient Care Standards: A Comparative Study Based on the National Quality Assurance Standards Guidelines in a Tertiary Health-care Institute Open
Background: The National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) have been developed keeping in specific requirements for public health facilities as well global best practices. Standards are primarily meant for providers to assess their qualit…
View article: Prevalence of neural tube defect and its identification during antenatal period: a cross-sectional study in eastern Indian state
Prevalence of neural tube defect and its identification during antenatal period: a cross-sectional study in eastern Indian state Open
Objective To estimate the prevalence of neural tube defects among all birth outcomes in Odisha during 2016–2022. Additionally, to estimate the identification rate of neural tube defects during Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan sess…
View article: Heat Stress in India: A Review
Heat Stress in India: A Review Open
Global warming and climate changes have increased the frequency and intensity of heat waves globally as well as in India. The morbidity and mortality of heat stress are under-reported in India. This review was conducted to identify the stu…
View article: IJCM_23A: Long-Term Maternal and Childhood Outcomes Among Women with Post-Partum Depression in Rural and Urban Areas of Khordha, Odisha.
IJCM_23A: Long-Term Maternal and Childhood Outcomes Among Women with Post-Partum Depression in Rural and Urban Areas of Khordha, Odisha. Open
Background: The prevalence of Postpartum Depression in India varies from 6.8-21.5%. About 5% women reported persistent PPD symptoms even three years after childbirth. PPD increases the suicide risk among mothers. It not only affects the ps…
View article: Knowledge and practice of breastfeeding among lactating mothers in AIIMS, Bhubaneswar – A hospital-based cross-sectional study
Knowledge and practice of breastfeeding among lactating mothers in AIIMS, Bhubaneswar – A hospital-based cross-sectional study Open
BACKGROUND: 44% of infants under 6 months of age worldwide are only adequately breastfed. It is also found that only 41.6% of women breastfeed their child within one hour of birth and less than 50% of women continue breastfeeding up to 2 y…
View article: Effectiveness of peer-led intervention in control of non-communicable diseases in rural areas of Khordha district: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of peer-led intervention in control of non-communicable diseases in rural areas of Khordha district: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial Open
Background The main contributors to death and disability from chronic illnesses in developing nations are elevated blood pressure (hypertension), blood sugar (diabetes mellitus), and blood cholesterol (dyslipidaemia). Even though there are…
View article: Utilization of Untied Fund and Factors Affecting the Utilization at Sub-Centers of Rural Odisha: A Mixed-Method Study
Utilization of Untied Fund and Factors Affecting the Utilization at Sub-Centers of Rural Odisha: A Mixed-Method Study Open
Introduction: The untied funds at sub-centers provided flexibility for local action at block and down below levels. Effective utilization of untied fund can strengthen the healthcare. So, our study aims at assessing the knowledge of health…
View article: Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody kinetics up to 6 months of follow-up: Result from a nation-wide population-based, age stratified sero-epidemiological prospective cohort study in India
Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody kinetics up to 6 months of follow-up: Result from a nation-wide population-based, age stratified sero-epidemiological prospective cohort study in India Open
Repeated serological testing tells about the change in the overall infection in a community. This study aimed to evaluate changes in antibody prevalence and kinetics in a closed cohort over six months in different sub-populations in India.…
View article: Effectiveness of peer-led intervention in control of non-communicable diseases in rural areas of Khordha district: Study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of peer-led intervention in control of non-communicable diseases in rural areas of Khordha district: Study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial Open
Background The main contributors to death and disability from chronic illnesses in developing nations are elevated blood pressure (hypertension), blood sugar (diabetes mellitus), and blood cholesterol (dyslipidemia). Even though there are …