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View article: The Visionary Journey of Dr. Brij Nandan Singh Walia
The Visionary Journey of Dr. Brij Nandan Singh Walia Open
Dr. Brij Nandan Singh Walia is a towering figure in Indian medicine, whose visionary leadership and pioneering contributions have left an enduring imprint on pediatric care and medical education. A luminary in every sense, Dr. Walia contin…
View article: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SURGICAL BUNDLE IN REDUCING SURGICAL SITE INFECTION IN CAESAREAN DELIVERIES
A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SURGICAL BUNDLE IN REDUCING SURGICAL SITE INFECTION IN CAESAREAN DELIVERIES Open
OBJECTIVE To study the effectiveness of surgical bundle in reducing Surgical Site Infection following caesarean deliveries. METHODS: - A prospective cohort study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Deen Dayal U…
View article: Head circumference percentiles in Indian children with Down syndrome
Head circumference percentiles in Indian children with Down syndrome Open
This study aimed to construct age- and sex-specific growth percentiles for head circumference (HC) that can be used as a reference for Indian children with Down syndrome (DS). Over 24 years, following a mixed-longitudinal growth research d…
View article: Effect of Critical Illness on Physical Growth and Nutritional Status of Preadolescent Children at Admission, Discharge, 3 and 6 Months Posthospitalization
Effect of Critical Illness on Physical Growth and Nutritional Status of Preadolescent Children at Admission, Discharge, 3 and 6 Months Posthospitalization Open
View article: Physical Growth Dynamics of Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Physical Growth Dynamics of Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis Open
Objective Growth failure is an often overlooked complication of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDMS) hence, the present study analyses the auxological status of adolescent JDMS patients. Methods Sixty serial observations with respect to height,…
View article: EZH2 modulates mRNA splicing and exerts part of its oncogenic function through repression of splicing factors in CML
EZH2 modulates mRNA splicing and exerts part of its oncogenic function through repression of splicing factors in CML Open
The polycomb protein EZH2 is up-regulated in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and associated with transcriptional reprogramming. Here we tested whether EZH2 might also act as a modulator of the mRNA splicing landscape to elicit its oncogeni…
View article: Small at Birth, Early to Bloom: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pubertal Timing, Mechanisms and Sex-Specific Patterns in SGA Children
Small at Birth, Early to Bloom: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pubertal Timing, Mechanisms and Sex-Specific Patterns in SGA Children Open
View article: IHH gene variants in North Indian individuals with brachydactyly A1
IHH gene variants in North Indian individuals with brachydactyly A1 Open
Background: Brachydactyly A1 (BDA1) is an autosomal dominant disorder. It manifests as shortness/absence of the middle phalanges in the hands and feet. It is caused by a variation in the Indian hedgehog (IHH) gene. The IHH gene plays an im…
View article: Pattern of physical growth and pubertal changes in adolescent girls with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Pattern of physical growth and pubertal changes in adolescent girls with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Open
A BSTRACT Aims: To study the pattern of physical growth and pubertal changes in adolescent girls with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Methods and Material: Weight, height, BMI, waist and hip circumference among 50 adolescent SLE girls …
View article: Study of Sexual Maturation in Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Study of Sexual Maturation in Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis Open
Objective: There is complete absence of sexual maturity data on patients afflicted with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDMS) from the Indian subcontinent. Hence, this study aimed to unfold the effect of this disease on the sexual development of…
View article: FGFR2 gene Related Apert and Crouzon Syndrome Patients with Different Craniofacial Dysmorphisms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
FGFR2 gene Related Apert and Crouzon Syndrome Patients with Different Craniofacial Dysmorphisms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background This study aimed to compare the prevalence of craniofacial dysmorphisms, such as maxillary, mandibular, and dental arch dimensions, and cranial suture fusion in Apert and Crouzon syndrome patients from publicly available scient…
View article: Estrogen Receptor 1 Gene Polymorphism and its Association with Idiopathic Short Stature in North Indian Population
Estrogen Receptor 1 Gene Polymorphism and its Association with Idiopathic Short Stature in North Indian Population Open
Our study showed that the CC genotype at rs6557177 and TT genotype at rs543650 of ESR1 constituted a risk factor for developing ISS in North Indian children. These findings may lead to a better understanding of the SNPs associated w…
View article: Growth Chart Tailored to Evaluate Under-Nutrition in Under-Five Indian Children: A Pressing Necessity
Growth Chart Tailored to Evaluate Under-Nutrition in Under-Five Indian Children: A Pressing Necessity Open
View article: Pattern of Physical Growth and Pubertal Changes in Adolescent Girls with Systemic Lupus Erthythematosus
Pattern of Physical Growth and Pubertal Changes in Adolescent Girls with Systemic Lupus Erthythematosus Open
Background To study the pattern of physical growth and pubertal changes in adolescent girls with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Methods Weight, height, BMI, waist and hip circumference among 50 adolescent SLE girls (aged 8-17years), w…
View article: Growth and Puberty Attainment of Girls with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Growth and Puberty Attainment of Girls with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Open
Summary Pattern of physical growth and pubertal changes among 59 girls, aged 8–15 years, diagnosed as cases of HIV on anti-retroviral therapy was cross-sectionally studied. Besides, measurement of body weight, height, and body mass index, …
View article: SHOX Variations in Idiopathic Short Stature in North India and a Review of Cases from Asian Countries
SHOX Variations in Idiopathic Short Stature in North India and a Review of Cases from Asian Countries Open
This study summarises findings from the last decade and provides an updated picture of the prevalence of SHOX variations in Asians, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets in ISS patients. Further high quality, large inve…
View article: Understanding the Constraints and Optimization of Serum Immunofixation Electrophoresis and Serum Free Light Chains for Detecting Monoclonal Proteins: A Single-Center Experience
Understanding the Constraints and Optimization of Serum Immunofixation Electrophoresis and Serum Free Light Chains for Detecting Monoclonal Proteins: A Single-Center Experience Open
Introduction Serum immunofixation electrophoresis (SIFE) and serum free light chain (SFLC) assay are imperative investigations in diagnosis and follow-up of multiple myeloma (MM). SFLC assays are reported to have higher sensitivity than SI…
View article: WITHDRAWN: SHOX variations in Idiopathic Short Stature in North India and its overall prevalence in Asia
WITHDRAWN: SHOX variations in Idiopathic Short Stature in North India and its overall prevalence in Asia Open
Background Short stature homeobox (SHOX) haploinsufficiency underlies idiopathic short stature (ISS) and Leri-Weill dyschondrosteosis (LWD). The worldwide prevalence of SHOX variations in ISS varies from 2.5–15%. This study aims to assess …
View article: WITHDRAWN: SHOX variations in Idiopathic Short Stature in North India and its overall prevalence in Asia
WITHDRAWN: SHOX variations in Idiopathic Short Stature in North India and its overall prevalence in Asia Open
Background Short stature homeobox (SHOX) haploinsufficiency underlies idiopathic short stature (ISS) and Leri-Weill dyschondrosteosis (LWD). The worldwide prevalence of SHOX variations in ISS varies from 2.5–15%. This study aims to assess …
View article: ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLAY ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE THE ANXIETY LEVEL OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN AT THE AGE GROUP OF 4 10 YEARS IN PEDIATRIC WARDS OF SELECTED HOSPITALS AT BANGALORE, INDIA: A PILOT STUDY.
ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLAY ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE THE ANXIETY LEVEL OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN AT THE AGE GROUP OF 4 10 YEARS IN PEDIATRIC WARDS OF SELECTED HOSPITALS AT BANGALORE, INDIA: A PILOT STUDY. Open
Introduction: Play is the most important activity of a child's life.It is the way he/she communicates with the environment where he lives,expressing not only his feelings of love,but also his anxieties and frustrations, as well as criticis…
View article: Evaluation of puberty menorrhagia in tertiary care centre
Evaluation of puberty menorrhagia in tertiary care centre Open
Background: Puberty menorrohagia is real trouble among adolescent girls mostly due to problem in hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. The objective of the study was to evaluation of causes of puberty menorrhagia in tertiary care hospital.M…
View article: Detection of ocular hypertelorism among Indian children
Detection of ocular hypertelorism among Indian children Open
Background & objectives: Ocular hypertelorism constitutes an important component of many clinical syndromes. It is typically recommended to use inter-pupillary distance (IPD) for objective evaluation of ocular hypo/hypertelorism. Barring i…
View article: Evaluation of hospital environment for presence of Mucorales during COVID-19-associated mucormycosis outbreak in India – a multi-centre study
Evaluation of hospital environment for presence of Mucorales during COVID-19-associated mucormycosis outbreak in India – a multi-centre study Open
View article: Growth Pattern and Use of Inter-pupillary Distance in the Detection of Ocular Hypertelorism and Hypotelorism in Indian Down Syndrome Children
Growth Pattern and Use of Inter-pupillary Distance in the Detection of Ocular Hypertelorism and Hypotelorism in Indian Down Syndrome Children Open
Use of inter-pupillary distance (IPD) for objective evaluation of ocular hypertelorism and hypotelorism is recommended to corroborate diagnosis of syndromic conditions. In view of complete absence of serial data on growth of IPD, this stud…
View article: Growth pattern of skinfold thicknesses in term symmetric & asymmetric small for gestational age infants
Growth pattern of skinfold thicknesses in term symmetric & asymmetric small for gestational age infants Open
Background & objectives: A etiologically symmetric and asymmetric small for gestational age (SGA) infants are two distinct entities. In view of absence of longitudinal information on growth pattern of skinfold thicknesses (SFTs) among Indi…
View article: Epigenetics in Kawasaki Disease
Epigenetics in Kawasaki Disease Open
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a common febrile multisystemic inflammatory illness in children that preferentially affects coronary arteries. Children with KD who develop coronary artery aneurysms have a life-long risk of premature coronary arte…
View article: Percentile Charts for Body Mass Index of Indian Down Syndrome Children
Percentile Charts for Body Mass Index of Indian Down Syndrome Children Open
Growth charts are used to detect growth impairment, overweight, and obesity among Down syndrome (DS) children belonging to different population groups. Due to nonavailability of similar information, age, and gender specific body mass index…
View article: Comparative efficacy of early morning versus bedtime administration of levothyroxine in children with hypothyroidism: a prospective, open label, randomized, case-control study
Comparative efficacy of early morning versus bedtime administration of levothyroxine in children with hypothyroidism: a prospective, open label, randomized, case-control study Open
We found an equal efficacy of bedtime intake compared to early morning intake of levothyroxine in maintaining an euthyroid state in children with hypothyroidism. Further studies are required to see if bedtime levothyroxine administration i…
View article: ABSTRACTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2021 (OPC)
ABSTRACTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2021 (OPC) Open
Little is known about the diet quality of overweight/obese (OW/OB) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in weight loss trials.This secondary analysis aimed to investigate the nutritional adequacy; glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemi…