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Cost-benefit analysis of a quadrivalent influenza vaccine in India Open
We find that for healthy adults and pregnant women, receiving a quadrivalent influenza vaccine is dominant over no vaccination in terms of cost-effectiveness that is, it results in better health outcomes at a lower overall cost.
Private Sector Engagement and Role of Professional Associations in Improving Newborn and Child Survival in India: A Review Open
India has a mixed healthcare system where both the public and private sectors provide a range of healthcare services, including neonatal and child healthcare. For a mixed healthcare system, Strengthening public–private partnerships can har…
Role of Vaginal and Gut Microbiota in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Progression and Cervical Cancer: A Systematic Review of Microbial Diversity and Probiotic Interventions Open
Cervical cancer remains a major global health concern, primarily associated with persistent infection by high-risk human papillomavirus (HrHPV) types. Both gut and vaginal microbiome may influence the progression from HPV infection to cerv…
Perceived effectiveness and recommendations from a childbirth quality assurance and improvement programme in India’s private sector: a qualitative evaluation using the RE-AIM framework Open
Introduction Previous studies have revealed inconsistent quality of care in India’s private sector, where nearly one in three facility births take place. Manyata is a quality assurance and improvement programme launched in 2016 by the Fede…
View article: A consensus on the utility of the anti-müllerian hormone assay in the assessment of ovarian reserve and gynecological conditions among Indian gynecologists
A consensus on the utility of the anti-müllerian hormone assay in the assessment of ovarian reserve and gynecological conditions among Indian gynecologists Open
Infertility is a global issue that causes distress. Serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicle count are reliable ovarian reserve markers. The stability of serum AMH levels throughout the menstrual cycle makes monitoring ovaria…
Optimizing obesity management for women in an Indian obstetrics and gynecology setting: A consensus approach by the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) Open
Obesity has emerged as a pressing global and national concern, with a disproportionate impact on women's health. It is associated with a myriad of adverse outcomes including polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, gestational diabetes me…
#391 : Oocyte Cryopreservation — A Five Year Follow Up Study on its Utilization and Outcome Open
Background & Aim: Oocyte cryopreservation is a boon for women undergoing Assisted reproductive technology (ART). Apart from cancer patients it is recently promoted as a mode of fertility insurance to overcome the age-related decline in fer…
View article: Comparison between sequential transfer vs. day 3 and day 5 frozen embryo transfer in IVF patients
Comparison between sequential transfer vs. day 3 and day 5 frozen embryo transfer in IVF patients Open
Background: Sequential embryo transfer is when both cleavage-stage embryo is transferred on day 3 and blastocyst is transferred on day 5, sequentially in the same cycle. This has been suggested for increasing embryo implantation rate. Sequ…
Joint Statement on Comprehensive Education for Adolescents and Young People to Support their Healthy Development and Well-being: Adolescent Health Academy, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India, Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, and Indian Public Health Association Open
PREAMBLE We, the national professional associations as advocates and contributors to health and development of the people in India, coming together for promoting realization of the opportunity of demographic dividend presented by the bigge…
Book Review Open
Recent Advances in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 27 covers all the latest developments in obstetrics and gynecology in a lucid, simple, and easy-to-understand language.The chapters on Fetal therapy, Urodynamics, and Medical management of urin…
View article: Does Quality Certification Work? An Assessment of Manyata, a Childbirth Quality Program in India’s Private Sector
Does Quality Certification Work? An Assessment of Manyata, a Childbirth Quality Program in India’s Private Sector Open
Our analysis indicates private facilities' adherence to quality standards and nurses' childbirth knowledge and practical skills increased during Manyata. Additional efforts are needed to ensure high-quality care during cesarean deliveries …
Effect of Reproductive and Lifestyle Factors on Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels in Women of Indian Origin Open
Background: Infertility is a world-wide problem and one third females. Over the years, anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) has emerged as a major marker of ovarian reserve. There is also increasing interest in determining the factors which can im…
Return to ART practices – The post-coronavirus disease era Open
Objectives: The objectives of the study were to analyze the prevalence of coronavirus disease (COVID) real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) positivity among asymptomatic patients undergoing infertility treatment. Materials and Metho…
SARS-CoV-2 and Assisted Reproductive Technology Practice: An Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) Position Paper Open
Background: Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) aims to improve knowledge and awareness of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and infertility-related services, with the aim of improving the quality of patient care. Methods…
Oocyte Vitrification: A Comparative Analysis Between Fresh and Cryopreserved Oocytes in an Oocyte Donation Program Open
Background: Oocyte Cryopreservation has become an important part of infertility treatment for various reasons such as fertility preservation in women going for oncological treatment; in oocyte donation cycles; in eliminating several religi…
Comparative analysis of surgically retrieved sperms in cases of obstructive and nonobstructive azoospermia treated for infertility Open
Various sperm retrieval techniques can provide new dimensions for successful ICSI and managing azoospermia patients. Although SRRs as well as ICSI outcomes are lower in NOA patients than patients with OA, still they are potentially fertile…
Social Oocyte Freezing: A Boon for Aging Females Open
Reproductive aging plays a very important role in female fertility.The age-related decline in fertility can be attributed to a decrease in number as well as poor quality of oocytes.The trend to delay childbearing confronts women with diffi…
Blastocyst Culture and Embryo Transfer on Day 5 following Fertilization is a Viable Strategy for Acceptable Results in<i>in vitro</i>Fertilization: Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Program Open
Despite considerable advances in the field of in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo implantation and pregnancy rates have plateaued globally.Thus, much of current research focus is on embryo and endometrial assessment.Day 3 embryo transfers…