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View article: Quantifying the fatal and non-fatal burden of disease associated with child growth failure, 2000–2023: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Quantifying the fatal and non-fatal burden of disease associated with child growth failure, 2000–2023: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Open
View article: Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among geriatric population from rural Mangalore: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among geriatric population from rural Mangalore: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Anaemia is a major public health problem in all age groups. Anaemia in elderly individuals may result in several adverse health outcomes, including functional dependence and increased risk of therapeutic complications, falls, de…
View article: Perception of MBBS Students in Mangalore Regarding Assessment Patterns in Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum: A Cross-Sectional Study
Perception of MBBS Students in Mangalore Regarding Assessment Patterns in Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Competency-based medical education (CBME) is a new curriculum implemented in India in 2019 which stresses continuous assessment, with practical knowledge being a fundamental feature, with subjects being taught in an integrated manner to en…
View article: Insights into Cancer Patients’ Experiences and Needs in the Northeast Region of India: A Qualitative Study
Insights into Cancer Patients’ Experiences and Needs in the Northeast Region of India: A Qualitative Study Open
Background/Objectives: Cancer remains a major public health concern in India, with the Northeast Region (NER) reporting the country’s highest incidence rates. In Meghalaya, a predominantly tribal state, cultural beliefs, financial hardship…
View article: COVID-19 infection and its association with severe malaria & dengue: an epidemiological study from Southern India
COVID-19 infection and its association with severe malaria & dengue: an epidemiological study from Southern India Open
Background Post-Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) sequelae involve complex biological processes that can alter the progression and clinical outcome of other infectious diseases. However, there is no documented information on the influence …
View article: Predictive accuracy of fecal calprotectin in assessing clinical activity and disease severity in patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease
Predictive accuracy of fecal calprotectin in assessing clinical activity and disease severity in patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease Open
Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic disorder characterized by repeated relapses and remissions. Endoscopy, the gold standard for diagnosis and monitoring of these patients is time consuming, expensive, and invasive…
View article: Incentives for pregnant mothers during antenatal care for better maternal and neonatal health outcomes in low and middle income countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Incentives for pregnant mothers during antenatal care for better maternal and neonatal health outcomes in low and middle income countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Universal access to maternal, newborn, and child healthcare is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, but the effectiveness of various incentive-based programs for pregnant mothers in low- and middle-income coun…
View article: Non-Hodgkin\'s Lymphoma Masquerading as Splenic Abscess: A Case Report
Non-Hodgkin\'s Lymphoma Masquerading as Splenic Abscess: A Case Report Open
View article: Obstacles for self-management practices among diabetes patients: A facility-based study from Coastal South India.
Obstacles for self-management practices among diabetes patients: A facility-based study from Coastal South India. Open
Background The management of diabetes mellitus (DM) extends beyond clinical care, with self-care being equally important to achieve optimal treatment outcomes and prevent complications. Self-care in diabetes includes appropriate diet, regu…
View article: Effect of skill-based educational training for ambulance personnel on neonatal transport for newborn care in coastal South India – a single arm intervention study
Effect of skill-based educational training for ambulance personnel on neonatal transport for newborn care in coastal South India – a single arm intervention study Open
Background Quality of neonatal transport services may impact outcomes. We assessed the effect of skill-based education of ambulance personnel (AP) on outcomes of transported neonates. Methods We conducted a single-arm intervention study (p…
View article: Sources of Information on and Perceptions Related to Infant and Young Child Feeding among Fathers: A Cross-Sectional Study from Southern India
Sources of Information on and Perceptions Related to Infant and Young Child Feeding among Fathers: A Cross-Sectional Study from Southern India Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: The infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices determine the well-being of the child. Reliable and updated information is essential to have adequate feeding practices for young children. This also applies to th…
View article: Vaccine hesitancy among mothers of under-five children in Coastal South India: a facility-based cross-sectional study
Vaccine hesitancy among mothers of under-five children in Coastal South India: a facility-based cross-sectional study Open
Background: Vaccine hesitancy (VH) has been identified by the World Health Organization as one among the top ten threats to global public health. There is limited literature regarding VH from developing countries like India. Methods: In th…
View article: COPD in females- Seeing through the smoke
COPD in females- Seeing through the smoke Open
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of lung disease marked by permanent damage to tissues in the lungs. Over time, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make breathing difficult due to permanent lung damage. C…
View article: Incentives for pregnant mothers during antenatal care for better maternal and neonatal health outcomes in low and middle income countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Incentives for pregnant mothers during antenatal care for better maternal and neonatal health outcomes in low and middle income countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Universal access to maternal, newborn, and child healthcare is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, but the effectiveness of various incentive-based programs for pregnant mothers in low- and middle-income coun…
View article: Obstacles for self-management practices among diabetes patients: A facility-based study from Coastal South India.
Obstacles for self-management practices among diabetes patients: A facility-based study from Coastal South India. Open
Background The purpose of the study was to assess the obstacles faced by diabetes patients in their self-care and determine the factors associated with these obstacles. The management of diabetes mellitus (DM) extends beyond the clinician’…
View article: Outcomes associated with isoniazid preventive therapy for tuberculosis prevention among human immunodeficiency virus positive patients attending antiretroviral therapy clinics in Mangalore
Outcomes associated with isoniazid preventive therapy for tuberculosis prevention among human immunodeficiency virus positive patients attending antiretroviral therapy clinics in Mangalore Open
Background The World Health Organization recommends that Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) should be administered to all People living with Human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) not currently suffering from tuberculosis (TB) to reduce the …
View article: Association of maternal and cord vitamin B12 levels with anthropometry in term neonates born to malnourished mothers in coastal South India
Association of maternal and cord vitamin B12 levels with anthropometry in term neonates born to malnourished mothers in coastal South India Open
Background Malnourished pregnant women are at increased risk of micronutrient deficiency. We assessed the vitamin B12 status in both malnourished and normally nourished pregnant women and their neonates. Additionally, we studied the associ…
View article: Effect of skill-based educational training for ambulance personnel on neonatal transport for newborn care in coastal South India – a single arm intervention study
Effect of skill-based educational training for ambulance personnel on neonatal transport for newborn care in coastal South India – a single arm intervention study Open
Background Education of ‘108' ambulance personnel involved in transporting neonates may improve outcomes. We assessed i) perceptions/practices of ‘108’ ambulance personnel for transporting neonates, ii) clinical parameters of transported …
View article: Does irritable bowel syndrome plague our budding doctors? – A study from an Indian medical college
Does irritable bowel syndrome plague our budding doctors? – A study from an Indian medical college Open
BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a lifestyle disease associated with significant morbidity and healthcare expenses. Although the pathophysiology of this disease remains obscure till date, there are many possible predisposing f…
View article: Association of maternal and cord vitamin B12 levels with anthropometry in term neonates born to malnourished mothers in coastal South India
Association of maternal and cord vitamin B12 levels with anthropometry in term neonates born to malnourished mothers in coastal South India Open
Background Malnourished pregnant women are at increased risk of micronutrient deficiency. We assessed the vitamin B12 status in both malnourished and normally nourished pregnant women and their neonates. Additionally, we studied the associ…
View article: RV in COPD – The complicated matters of the heart – Correlation of ECHO and biomarker with COPD severity and outcome
RV in COPD – The complicated matters of the heart – Correlation of ECHO and biomarker with COPD severity and outcome Open
Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of cardiovascular involvement, which is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Echocardiography (ECHO) could be a reliabl…
View article: IJCM_69A: Attitudes and perceptions among undergraduate students towards psychiatry and psychiatric illness in a medical college in Mangalore, India
IJCM_69A: Attitudes and perceptions among undergraduate students towards psychiatry and psychiatric illness in a medical college in Mangalore, India Open
Background: Mental illness poses a significant global health burden, with negative attitudes towards mental illness contributing to treatment gaps and disparities in care. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of medical students tow…
View article: IJCM_411A: Motivational factors associated with the choosing medicine as a profession among first year students
IJCM_411A: Motivational factors associated with the choosing medicine as a profession among first year students Open
Background: Students enter the medical study with internally generated motives like genuine interest (intrinsic motivation) and/or externally generated motives like parental pressure or desire for status or prestige. Due to limited informa…
View article: IJCM_148A: Difference in unmet supportive care needs of patients and informal caregivers with advanced cancer, between developed and developing countries: A scoping review
IJCM_148A: Difference in unmet supportive care needs of patients and informal caregivers with advanced cancer, between developed and developing countries: A scoping review Open
Background: Cancer’s global impact is surging, burdening both developed and developing nations. Therapeutic advances extend life but heighten morbidity, highlighting unmet needs. This review aims to investigate differing unmet supportive c…
View article: IJCM_34A: Usage of complementary / alternative medicine (CAM) and perception towards it among cancer patients admitted in tertiary care hospitals
IJCM_34A: Usage of complementary / alternative medicine (CAM) and perception towards it among cancer patients admitted in tertiary care hospitals Open
Background: Cancer being a deadly disease, cancer victims face great challenges with respect to their routines, roles and relationships. The usage of other means to cure illness is called complementary and alternative medicine or CAM. This…
View article: IJCM_167A: A cross sectional study on the preparedness and mitigation strategies for the second wave of COVID-19 among health science students in Mangalore
IJCM_167A: A cross sectional study on the preparedness and mitigation strategies for the second wave of COVID-19 among health science students in Mangalore Open
Background: The second wave of COVID-19 severely affected the healthcare workforce, including doctors, nurses, public servants, and medical students, even though the system was better prepared than the first wave. Objectives: To assess the…
View article: IJCM_162A: Evidence on the Influence of Economic Variables on Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment in South Asia: Implications for Healthcare Strengthening - A Scoping Review
IJCM_162A: Evidence on the Influence of Economic Variables on Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment in South Asia: Implications for Healthcare Strengthening - A Scoping Review Open
Background: Cancer, a leading cause of death globally, imposes a substantial economic burden to the family and family members. This study focuses on the financial aspects of breast and cervical cancer treatments in South Asia, aiming to id…
View article: IJCM_29A: Expenditure incurred by cancer patients covered under National Health Protection Scheme attending a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore
IJCM_29A: Expenditure incurred by cancer patients covered under National Health Protection Scheme attending a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore Open
Background: Over the past decades, cancer has become the second leading cause of death and morbidities around the world, accounting for nearly 1 in 6 of the total global deaths. The cost of treatment depends on the type of cancer, the dura…
View article: IJCM_371A: Patterns of patient self-identification of ailments: A cross-sectional study from tertiary care centers in Mangalore
IJCM_371A: Patterns of patient self-identification of ailments: A cross-sectional study from tertiary care centers in Mangalore Open
Background: Self-diagnosis is the process of determining a disease or disorder without seeking medical care. Advances in technology have made it easier for patients to get medical information online, fostering self-diagnosis and doctor cro…
View article: IJCM_318A: Risk Factors for Anaemia among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Mangalore- A Case Control Study.
IJCM_318A: Risk Factors for Anaemia among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Mangalore- A Case Control Study. Open
Background: Anaemia, a common haematological abnormality, currently stands at a prevalence rate of 24.8% worldwide and 39.86% in India, affecting 1.62 billion individuals overall. Studies have shown that patients with Diabetes are twice as…