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View article: Trigonometric characteristics of episiotomy & pregnancy variables
Trigonometric characteristics of episiotomy & pregnancy variables Open
View article: A living systematic review on anti-HIV, anti-TB and anti-malarial drug unavailability and their impact on infection management
A living systematic review on anti-HIV, anti-TB and anti-malarial drug unavailability and their impact on infection management Open
Introduction: In the context of global health, consistent availability of essential medicines is paramount for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (TB). The increasin…
View article: Identification of differentially expressed MiRNA clusters in cervical cancer
Identification of differentially expressed MiRNA clusters in cervical cancer Open
View article: Guiding the Scroll: How to Effectively Regulate Reproductive Health Information on social media?
Guiding the Scroll: How to Effectively Regulate Reproductive Health Information on social media? Open
Introduction: In women, health literacy has the potential to profoundly affect numerous aspects of reproductive healthcare.This qualitative study seeks to explore healthcare providers' perspectives on the impact of social media on women’s …
View article: Regulation and tumor‐suppressive function of the miR‐379/miR‐656 (C14MC) cluster in cervical cancer
Regulation and tumor‐suppressive function of the miR‐379/miR‐656 (C14MC) cluster in cervical cancer Open
Cervical cancer (CC) is a key contributor to cancer‐related mortality in several countries. The identification of molecular markers and the underlying mechanism may help improve CC management. We studied the regulation and biological funct…
View article: Awareness, attitude, and practice towards cancer cervix prevention among rural women in southern India: A community-based study
Awareness, attitude, and practice towards cancer cervix prevention among rural women in southern India: A community-based study Open
Problem considered: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem among women worldwide and it is the second most common cancer among women in India. The present study was conducted to assess awareness, attitudes, and practices towards …
View article: Extrapyramidal examinations in psychiatry
Extrapyramidal examinations in psychiatry Open
Increased motor tone, variations in movement quantity and speed, and involuntary motor activity are examples of extrapyramidal symptoms. They consist of two categories of symptoms and associated conditions: hyperkinetic (like Parkinson's d…
View article: Social isolation and loneliness
Social isolation and loneliness Open
Social isolation and loneliness are common in the developed world and associated with ill health. High-quality social connections are essential to our mental and physical health and our well-being. Social isolation and loneliness are impor…
View article: Drotaverine to improve progression of labour among parturient women- a case control study
Drotaverine to improve progression of labour among parturient women- a case control study Open
Background: Prolonged labour contributes to increased perinatal and maternal morbidity. Pharmacological interventions can hasten cervical dilation and help obstetrician to accomplish the delivery in the shortest possible time without compr…
View article: Potent antifungal properties of gallic acid in Sarcochlamys pulcherrima against Candida auris
Potent antifungal properties of gallic acid in Sarcochlamys pulcherrima against Candida auris Open
Candida auris is a major public health concern due to its high transmission and mortality rates, as well as the emergence of pan-resistant strains. This study aimed to identify an antifungal compound from Sarcochlamys pulcherrima…
View article: An audit of hysterectomy in a teaching hospital in India: Story of a decade
An audit of hysterectomy in a teaching hospital in India: Story of a decade Open
Background: The appropriateness of hysterectomy has gained an interest in scrutiny and debate. Periodic audits of the prevailing clinical practices are imperative for insight, and to formulate recommendations and guidelines. We report the …
View article: A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practice towards contraception among medical students in a tertiary care center of coastal Karnataka, India
A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practice towards contraception among medical students in a tertiary care center of coastal Karnataka, India Open
High rates of unplanned pregnancies are due to continued gaps in awareness and access to contraception. An exemplary health care infrastructure would play a major role in resolving this issue. To investigate knowledge, attitude and practic…
View article: Psycho-social Impact of COVID-19: Methodological challenges in Researching Virtually
Psycho-social Impact of COVID-19: Methodological challenges in Researching Virtually Open
Background: Observing the possibility of various psycho-social and emotional issues stemming from the pandemic and lockdown, we have planned an online study with repeated measures. The study aimed to observe the changes and impact of the l…
View article: Cervical cytology and associated factors among tribal women of Karnataka, India
Cervical cytology and associated factors among tribal women of Karnataka, India Open
Background Reproductive well-being is a crucial element of women’s health. Due to the asymptomatic nature of gynaecological morbidities, women rarely seek medical advice in the initial period leading to delayed diagnosis and poor prognosis…
View article: ZNF471 modulates EMT and functions as methylation regulated tumor suppressor with diagnostic and prognostic significance in cervical cancer
ZNF471 modulates EMT and functions as methylation regulated tumor suppressor with diagnostic and prognostic significance in cervical cancer Open
Cervical cancer (CC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. However, the underlying mechanisms and molecular targets for therapy remain to be fully understood. We investigated the epigenetic regulat…
View article: Psychological impact of mass quarantine on population during pandemics—The COVID-19 Lock-Down (COLD) study
Psychological impact of mass quarantine on population during pandemics—The COVID-19 Lock-Down (COLD) study Open
Our results suggest a progressively detrimental impact of lockdown on various aspects of psychological health. We noticed around eight to ten fold increase in the prevalence of depression (30.5%) and anxiety (22.4%) during lockdown, as com…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Cervical Cancer and its Screening Among Women from Tribal Population: a Community-Based Study from Southern India
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Cervical Cancer and its Screening Among Women from Tribal Population: a Community-Based Study from Southern India Open
View article: Reproductive Health Care Information Seeking Behaviour among Educated Indian Youth- A Cross-sectional Analysis of an Indian University
Reproductive Health Care Information Seeking Behaviour among Educated Indian Youth- A Cross-sectional Analysis of an Indian University Open
Introduction: Indian youth is achieving great advancements in terms of education and awareness, but sexual and reproductive health services in India are poorly placed and doctors still play the main role in delivering reproductive health i…
Human papilloma and other DNA virus infections of the cervix: A population based comparative study among tribal and general population in India Open
View article: IOTA Simple Ultrasound Rules for Triage of Adnexal Mass: Experience from South India
IOTA Simple Ultrasound Rules for Triage of Adnexal Mass: Experience from South India Open
View article: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection in Early Pregnancy: Prevalence and Implications
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection in Early Pregnancy: Prevalence and Implications Open
Introduction . Young women (20-35 years) are at high risk of HPV infection, although the majority of the infections are asymptomatic and are cleared spontaneously by the host immune system. These are also the group of women who are sexuall…
View article: Cord Blood Banking: Antenatal Care Provider’s Roles and Responsibilities
Cord Blood Banking: Antenatal Care Provider’s Roles and Responsibilities Open
Background . Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) banking done either for private storage or for donation to public cord blood banks involves active participation of obstetricians. Counseling the expectant parents, providing them with unbiased and b…
View article: Interventions and quality of life in stress urinary incontinence
Interventions and quality of life in stress urinary incontinence Open
The help-seeking behavior (consultation rate) for SUI is poor. MUS (surgical arm) had 100% symptom relief in 3-month follow-up. MUS showed the best results in terms of QoL improvement, followed by PFMT in SUI in our study. It is important …
View article: A Noninvasive Screening Tool for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: An Attempt to Reduce Numbers of Endometrial Biopsies
A Noninvasive Screening Tool for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: An Attempt to Reduce Numbers of Endometrial Biopsies Open
Introduction: Endometrial pathologies contribute to a large proportion of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).The aim of this study was to prospectively validate a novel scoring tool [diseases of endometrium-evaluation and risk scoring (DEERS)…
View article: Fetal Adrenal Gland Volume a Novel Predictor of Onset of Labor
Fetal Adrenal Gland Volume a Novel Predictor of Onset of Labor Open
View article: Is it worth preserving the uterus? unanticipated pathology in hysterectomy for pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Is it worth preserving the uterus? unanticipated pathology in hysterectomy for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) Open
Background: In recent years concept of uterine conservation has been increasing at the time of surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This study was intended to assess the risk of premalignant and malignant uterine/endometrial…
View article: Feasibility and Compatibility of Minilaparotomy Hysterectomy in a Low-Resource Setting
Feasibility and Compatibility of Minilaparotomy Hysterectomy in a Low-Resource Setting Open
Introduction . Minilaparotomy hysterectomy (MLH) relies on the simplicity of the traditional open technique of abdominal hysterectomy, imparts cosmesis and faster recovery of laparoscopic hysterectomy yet avoids the long learning curve and…
View article: A novel non invasive screening tool for triaging endometrial pathologies in abnormal uterine bleeding: Diseases of endometrium – evaluation and risk scoring
A novel non invasive screening tool for triaging endometrial pathologies in abnormal uterine bleeding: Diseases of endometrium – evaluation and risk scoring Open
View article: Establishing patterns on hysteroscopy in abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
Establishing patterns on hysteroscopy in abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) Open
Hysteroscopic pattern recognition is a useful concept to triage women who require sampling for histopathological diagnosis.
View article: Aberrant gene-specific DNA methylation signature analysis in cervical cancer
Aberrant gene-specific DNA methylation signature analysis in cervical cancer Open
Multicomponent molecular modifications such as DNA methylation may offer sensitive and specific cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer biomarkers. In this study, we tested cervical tissues at various stages of tumor progres…