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View article: Fat-Free Mass Normalization Impacts Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Overweight Adolescents
Fat-Free Mass Normalization Impacts Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Overweight Adolescents Open
Accurate assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents is critical. However, normalizing oxygen consumption (VO2) to body mass (BM) may underestimate CRF in overweight (OW) youth by including metabolically inactive fat mass.…
View article: Fat-Free Mass Normalization Impacts Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Overweight Adolescents
Fat-Free Mass Normalization Impacts Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Overweight Adolescents Open
Accurate assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents is critical. However, normalizing oxygen consumption (VO2) to body mass (BM) may underestimate CRF in overweight (OW) youth by including metabolically inactive fat mass.…
View article: Second-Trimester Induction Abortion Using Two Pretreatment Mifepristone Regimens: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Second-Trimester Induction Abortion Using Two Pretreatment Mifepristone Regimens: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Second-trimester abortion is a critical aspect of reproductive healthcare, and reducing the induction-to-expulsion interval (IEI) improves patient outcomes. Mifepristone followed by misoprostol is the standard regimen. This stud…
View article: Effectiveness of disease-modifying agents in ameliorating multiple sclerosis – A cross-sectional observational study
Effectiveness of disease-modifying agents in ameliorating multiple sclerosis – A cross-sectional observational study Open
BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) – A chronic inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system is notorious for causing progressive neurological deterioration. This affects the quality of life of these patients and their…
View article: Are household facilities influencing biomarkers? Evidence from the LASI survey, 2017–18
Are household facilities influencing biomarkers? Evidence from the LASI survey, 2017–18 Open
In light of India's rapidly ageing population, projected to make up 40% of the population by 2050, this study uses information from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) to examine how Household Environment Condition (HEC) affects …
View article: Comparative analysis of serum titanium level in patient with healthy dental implant and patients with peri-implantitis- A cross sectional prospective study
Comparative analysis of serum titanium level in patient with healthy dental implant and patients with peri-implantitis- A cross sectional prospective study Open
Objectives: Titanium dental implants can last for more than two decades in the oral environment. Corrosion of the implant surface can release metallic particles or ions into surrounding tissue. The metallic constituents like titanium in hu…
View article: Ocular surface changes in patients who have undergone head and neck radiation therapy
Ocular surface changes in patients who have undergone head and neck radiation therapy Open
Purpose: Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a familiar sequelae of radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancers (HNC). Ocular surface changes such as DES occur due to injury to the conjunctival epithelium, goblet cells, corneal surface, lacrima…
View article: Utilization of dental health services and its associated factors among adult population in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India: A mixed-method analysis
Utilization of dental health services and its associated factors among adult population in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India: A mixed-method analysis Open
Utilization was poor despite the perceived need for oral health care. This was affected by several personal and system-level facilitators and barriers.
View article: Association between resistivity index of central retinal artery and severity of diabetic retinopathy
Association between resistivity index of central retinal artery and severity of diabetic retinopathy Open
Purpose: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of ocular morbidity. Its progression depends mainly on retinal vasculature and ocular blood flow. Color Doppler imaging (CDI) is a noninvasive imaging technique that measures blood flow…
View article: Effect of dexamethasone implant on intraocular cytokines in diabetic macular edema
Effect of dexamethasone implant on intraocular cytokines in diabetic macular edema Open
Purpose: Our primary aim was to evaluate intraocular cytokines (IC) before and after dexamethasone in diabetic macular edema (DME). Our secondary aim was to study the early and late effects of single dexamethasone implant in DME. Methods: …
View article: Tinospora cordifolia and its Potential Role in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases
Tinospora cordifolia and its Potential Role in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases Open
The use of ayurvedic herbs has escalated in the field of medicine as well as dentistry over the past decade. This review article discusses the merits of the same in comparison to the more conventional allopathic medication. We evaluated th…
View article: Correlation of arterial PaCO2 to end tidal CO2 in children undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery: An observational study
Correlation of arterial PaCO2 to end tidal CO2 in children undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery: An observational study Open
Background and Aims: The reliability of end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO 2 ) as a measure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO 2 ) in pediatric laparoscopy is unclear. We evaluated the correlation of arterial to end tidal P(a-ET) CO 2 during ped…
View article: Serum TSH Level as a Simple Efficient Tool to Assess the Risk of Thyroid Malignancy in Euthyroid Patients with Indeterminate Cytology - A Cohort Study
Serum TSH Level as a Simple Efficient Tool to Assess the Risk of Thyroid Malignancy in Euthyroid Patients with Indeterminate Cytology - A Cohort Study Open
Context: A significant number of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for thyroid nodules is reported as indeterminate. Expensive molecular testing can give a clue to the possibility of malignancy in this group. The effectiveness of seru…
View article: Validation of MuLBSTA score to derive modified MuLB score as mortality risk prediction in COVID-19 infection
Validation of MuLBSTA score to derive modified MuLB score as mortality risk prediction in COVID-19 infection Open
COVID-19pandemic was started in December 2019. It has variable presentation from mild sore throat to severe respiratory distress. It is important to identify individuals who are likely to worsen. The Research question is how to identify pa…
View article: Labor Epidural Analgesia: Comparison of Intermittent Boluses of Ropivacaine with Three Different Concentrations of Fentanyl – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Labor Epidural Analgesia: Comparison of Intermittent Boluses of Ropivacaine with Three Different Concentrations of Fentanyl – A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background and Aims: Labor epidural analgesia can be provided with local anesthetics alone or in combination with opioids. The aim of this study was to compare the duration of analgesia, onset time, and obstetric and fetal outcomes with th…
View article: A RANDOMIZED CASE–CONTROL PILOT STUDY ON THE NEUROCHEMICAL BASIS OF PAIN MODULATION IN PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINE, WHO PRACTICED INTEGRATED AMRITA MEDITATION TECHNIQUE
A RANDOMIZED CASE–CONTROL PILOT STUDY ON THE NEUROCHEMICAL BASIS OF PAIN MODULATION IN PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINE, WHO PRACTICED INTEGRATED AMRITA MEDITATION TECHNIQUE Open
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the changes in duration and intensity of headache and associated changes in the plasma levels of neurochemicals, serotonin, glutamate, vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), and nitric o…
View article: Comparison of Two Stump Closure Techniques in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: A Single-Centre Prospective Cohort Study
Comparison of Two Stump Closure Techniques in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: A Single-Centre Prospective Cohort Study Open
Introduction Acute appendicitis is a frequent illness that manifests as an emergency and most of the cases necessitate surgical intervention. One of the most critical processes in a laparoscopic appendicectomy is the closure of the appendi…
View article: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potency of Tinospora cordifolia on Subgingival Microbiota: An In-vitro Study
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potency of Tinospora cordifolia on Subgingival Microbiota: An In-vitro Study Open
Introduction: Tinospora cordifolia (Tc), a well-known ayurvedic herb commonly known as giloy, has demonstrated multifaceted benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, in animal, as well as, in…
View article: Role of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) as a Clinical Predictor of Decompensation in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease (CLD)
Role of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) as a Clinical Predictor of Decompensation in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) Open
Introduction. Systemic inflammation triggered by bacterial products like lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in the circulation is an important factor leading to decompensation in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). High-density lipoprotein c…
View article: Relationship between diabetic retinopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy - Neurodegenerative and microvascular changes
Relationship between diabetic retinopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy - Neurodegenerative and microvascular changes Open
Purpose: To determine the relationship between diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), and their associated risk factors. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis on 500 patients who attended the Endocri…
View article: Effect of Injection Speed of Heavy Bupivacaine in Spinal Anesthesia on Quality of Block and Hemodynamic Changes
Effect of Injection Speed of Heavy Bupivacaine in Spinal Anesthesia on Quality of Block and Hemodynamic Changes Open
Background and Aims: Spinal anesthesia is a technique widely used for gynecological, lower abdominal, pelvic and lower limb procedures. Even though it causes a profound nerve block, it is associated with profound hypotension. Aims of the S…
View article: Helical tomotherapy for prostate cancer radiation therapy
Helical tomotherapy for prostate cancer radiation therapy Open
Background: Radiation plays a major role in the management of localized prostate cancer (CaP). There are limited studies reporting the quality of life (QOL) and toxicity with CaP tomotherapy. Materials and Methods: This is a single-institu…
View article: Prevalence of the use of traditional complementary and alternative medicine amongst cancer patients in a tertiary care center in Kerala, India
Prevalence of the use of traditional complementary and alternative medicine amongst cancer patients in a tertiary care center in Kerala, India Open
TCAM use by cancer patients is prevalent in Kerala. The study results point towards a need for large scale surveys, implementation of pharmacovigilance, patient education and research to identify and integrate TCAM interventions in cancer …
View article: Comparison of analgesic requirements in robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic abdominal surgeries
Comparison of analgesic requirements in robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic abdominal surgeries Open
Background and Aims: Robot-assisted surgery is advantageous in the precision of tissue handling and shorter postoperative recovery. We compared postoperative analgesic requirements in laparoscopic versus robot-assisted surgery in the first…