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View article: Cognitive impairment in alcohol dependence syndrome: A cross-sectional study using MoCA
Cognitive impairment in alcohol dependence syndrome: A cross-sectional study using MoCA Open
View article: From risk to prevention: diabetes screening in an urban community of Uttara Kannada district
From risk to prevention: diabetes screening in an urban community of Uttara Kannada district Open
Background: Diabetes is rapidly increasing in India due to urbanization, sedentary habits and unhealthy lifestyles. Early identification of high-risk individuals is essential to prevent complications. The Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) …
View article: Immunization coverage, quality, and socio-demographic determinants: a cross-sectional study of children aged 0-24 months in Pune slums under the National Immunization Programme
Immunization coverage, quality, and socio-demographic determinants: a cross-sectional study of children aged 0-24 months in Pune slums under the National Immunization Programme Open
Background: Immunization is an established and effective method for controlling and even eradicating diseases. However, despite decades of commitment to achieving universal coverage, the current vaccination rates for EPI vaccines remain in…
View article: Reversible Neurological Toxicity Owing to Metronidazole Use
Reversible Neurological Toxicity Owing to Metronidazole Use Open
View article: Hematological Abnormalities in Indian Common Krait Envenomation
Hematological Abnormalities in Indian Common Krait Envenomation Open
INTRODUCTION: Snake bite is usually associated with hematological abnormalities.(1) Indian common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) toxin acts pre-synaptic in neuromuscular junction leading to pure neuro-paralysis. There has been some reports of …
View article: Undergraduate Students in a Medical College in Manipur
Undergraduate Students in a Medical College in Manipur Open
Background: Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a studentcentred instrucƟonal strategy that begins with an openended clinical problem to drive self-directed inquiry, criƟcal thinking, and integraƟon of basic and clinical sciences. Its adopƟon …
View article: An evaluation of antibiotic prescription pattern and drug rationality analysis among outpatients at public health setting, India
An evaluation of antibiotic prescription pattern and drug rationality analysis among outpatients at public health setting, India Open
The research underscores the necessity for enhanced antibiotic prescription protocols in outpatient environments. Specialized education for healthcare professionals, improved prescription oversight, and compliance with evidence-based proto…
View article: Potential Role of 13N-NH3 Cardiac PET in Monitoring Treatment Response in Patients with Microvascular Angina
Potential Role of 13N-NH3 Cardiac PET in Monitoring Treatment Response in Patients with Microvascular Angina Open
Ischemia with nonobstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA) refers to patients who present with signs and symptoms of myocardial ischemia despite the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD)…
View article: P-2325. Can activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) be used as a marker to predict bleeding and severity of Dengue fever in resource limited setting?
P-2325. Can activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) be used as a marker to predict bleeding and severity of Dengue fever in resource limited setting? Open
Background Bleeding in Dengue has been attributed to dysfunction in intrinsic pathway, however, there are no clear evidence of its use as a predictor of severity or mortality in adult patients with Dengue fever. Our hypothesis is that prol…
View article: Role of Coronary Computed Tomography-angiography-based Coronary Artery Disease-reporting and Data System in Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Chest Pain
Role of Coronary Computed Tomography-angiography-based Coronary Artery Disease-reporting and Data System in Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Chest Pain Open
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are predicted to overtake cancer as the leading cause of mortality in the upcoming few years across the globe. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has been designed as a very efficient noninv…
View article: Clinico-Epidemiological Characteristics and Diagnostics With Autopsy Findings of Rabies Encephalitis
Clinico-Epidemiological Characteristics and Diagnostics With Autopsy Findings of Rabies Encephalitis Open
View article: The Role of Predictive Analytics in Disease Prevention : A Technical Overview
The Role of Predictive Analytics in Disease Prevention : A Technical Overview Open
This article explores the transformative potential of predictive analytics in healthcare, focusing on its applications in disease prevention and public health management. It examines the power of data integration from diverse sources, the …
View article: Clinical, Microbiological Profile and Antibiotics Use in Admitted Patients of Urinary Tract Infection
Clinical, Microbiological Profile and Antibiotics Use in Admitted Patients of Urinary Tract Infection Open
Urinary tract infections (UTI) can vary from simple cystitis to pyelonephritis with severe sepsis. The objective of this study is to provide information about the clinical and microbiological profile of admitted patients of urinary tract i…
View article: An Unusual ECG Finding during Adenosine Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
An Unusual ECG Finding during Adenosine Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Open
Adenosine is extensively utilized in myocardial stress perfusion imaging for the detection and risk stratification of coronary artery disease. It has a well-established safety profile. The majority of the undesirable effects experienced du…
View article: A Study of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Patients Attending Suraksha Clinic & Targeted Intervention Clinics In Nainital District: A Cross-Sectional Survey
A Study of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Patients Attending Suraksha Clinic & Targeted Intervention Clinics In Nainital District: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a global health threat, particularly among vulnerable populations. Aligned with the National AIDS Control Program, this study focuses on estimating the prevalence of STIs in India, ta…
View article: A Case of Drug-induced Methemoglobinemia in a Patient with Influenza
A Case of Drug-induced Methemoglobinemia in a Patient with Influenza Open
REPORT(first effect) was considered, so the culprit drugs (first hit), dapsone, and clofazimine, were stopped.The patient had improvement in SpO 2 of 99% on pulse oximeter after 5 days of stopping the drug, with normalization of MetHb leve…
View article: Prevention of surgical site infections: Where do we stand today?
Prevention of surgical site infections: Where do we stand today? Open
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are infections related to operative procedures, that occur within 30 or 90 days of the intervention. They constitute a significant burden on healthcare-associated infections.[1] SSIs commonly localise around…
View article: An Unusual Case of Pneumocystis jirovecii Cystic Pneumonia
An Unusual Case of Pneumocystis jirovecii Cystic Pneumonia Open
Dear Editor, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is severe form of pneumonia seen in immunocompromised persons. It is caused by P. jirovecii a unicellular, obligate fungus. It has two morphological types': the cystic and trophozoite forms. It…
View article: A case series of post-infectious chikungunya myeloradiculoneuropathy
A case series of post-infectious chikungunya myeloradiculoneuropathy Open
Chikungunya fever is an arboviral illness caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and transmitted by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It is an RNA virus belonging to the genus Alphavirus and family Togaviridae. We present a case…
View article: Risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in young and middle aged Indian males: a case control study
Risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in young and middle aged Indian males: a case control study Open
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are common in India, yet there is a lack of comprehensive studies on the specific risk factors for the Indian population. Our research aimed to identify CVD risk factors in individuals under 50 an…
View article: Multi-Modal Detection of Cardiovascular Disease at the Community Level
Multi-Modal Detection of Cardiovascular Disease at the Community Level Open
View article: Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl as Anesthetic Medication in Uncooperative Pediatric Dental Patients: A Comparative Study
Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl as Anesthetic Medication in Uncooperative Pediatric Dental Patients: A Comparative Study Open
IntroductIonDentistry has made great strides in making the patient experience more pleasure while undergoing dental treatment.Fear and anxiety prevent a large number of patients from seeking dental treatment. 1he emotional components like …
View article: Anxiety and Depression in Parents of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability
Anxiety and Depression in Parents of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability Open
Background: Parents of the children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID) are prone to psychological distress than as compared to parents of normally developing children and adolescents. Various biopsychosocial factors affect t…
View article: Multiple Eschars in Scrub Typhus
Multiple Eschars in Scrub Typhus Open
View article: A Case Series of Scrub Meningoencephalitis from a Tertiary Care Center in North India
A Case Series of Scrub Meningoencephalitis from a Tertiary Care Center in North India Open
Scrub typhus infection is reemerging leading cause of acute febrile illnesses in post-rainy or monsoon season in Southeast Asia. It is caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and spread by the bite of chiggers, larval forms of trombiculid mites. …
View article: Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis due to Disseminated Histoplasmosis in a Patient with HIV Infection
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis due to Disseminated Histoplasmosis in a Patient with HIV Infection Open
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is usually considered a rapidly progressive fatal illness with poor outcomes. It is of two types: primary or familial and secondary. In patients with HIV, opportunistic infections are the secondary trigge…
View article: Acute Pancreatitis in the Spectrum of Expanded Dengue Syndrome
Acute Pancreatitis in the Spectrum of Expanded Dengue Syndrome Open
Infectious etiologies causing acute pancreatitis are rare and may include viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. The lack of population studies makes it difficult to estimate the overall incidence of infection-related acute pancreatitis.…
View article: Community-based study to describe the epidemiology of dengue infection in a large cantonment during one transmission season
Community-based study to describe the epidemiology of dengue infection in a large cantonment during one transmission season Open
View article: Trends in pulmonary tuberculosis mortality between 1985 and 2018: an observational analysis
Trends in pulmonary tuberculosis mortality between 1985 and 2018: an observational analysis Open
Background Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a major source of global morbidity and mortality. Latent infection has enabled it to spread to a quarter of the world's population. The late 1980s and early 1990s saw an increase in the number of T…
View article: Outbreak of scrub typhus in western part of India: containment and lessons learnt
Outbreak of scrub typhus in western part of India: containment and lessons learnt Open
Background: Scrub typhus is one of the most covert diseases of present era. Diagnosis is often missed, and tools for confirming diagnosis are often not available in resource-poor setups. The aim of the study was to investigate an outbreak …