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View article: Energy dense nutritional supplements improve weight gain among malnourished adults with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis: an open-label randomized controlled trial in Faridabad, India
Energy dense nutritional supplements improve weight gain among malnourished adults with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis: an open-label randomized controlled trial in Faridabad, India Open
View article: One Nation One Election (Onoe): an Initiative of Electoral Reform in India
One Nation One Election (Onoe): an Initiative of Electoral Reform in India Open
"One Nation One Election" is a concept advocating for synchronizing the elections across all levels of government in India. The idea proposes to hold elections for the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament), State Legislative Assemblies, an…
View article: Disease burden due to respiratory syncytial virus infection among under-5 children of India for 2020: a multiplicative model using meta-estimates
Disease burden due to respiratory syncytial virus infection among under-5 children of India for 2020: a multiplicative model using meta-estimates Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) among under-5 (U5) children. Generating evidence on disease burden is important to inform decisions regarding RSV preventive st…
View article: Assessment of Mental Health Services in Public Health Facilities of a North Indian District
Assessment of Mental Health Services in Public Health Facilities of a North Indian District Open
Background The District Mental Health Program (DMHP) was launched in India to enhance access to mental health care in underserved areas through outreach, awareness, and treatment services. However, data on the quality and implementation of…
View article: Epitypification of the Myanmar endemic Cinnamomum birmanicum (Lauraceae)
Epitypification of the Myanmar endemic Cinnamomum birmanicum (Lauraceae) Open
The status of Cinnamomum birmanicum Kosterm., an imperfectly known species is clarified by designating an epitype. A description of the species is also provided based on the available specimens at CAL.
View article: Evaluation of Saliay pH in Patients Before and After Scaling Treatment
Evaluation of Saliay pH in Patients Before and After Scaling Treatment Open
Introduction: The presence of plaque and calculus on the tooth surface can be an indicator of oral environment condition and status. Periodontal treatment plays an important role, especially in maintaining the salivary pH in a normal value…
View article: The global prevalence of headache disorders of public-health importance: a meta-analysis of population-based individual participant data from 41,614 adults from 17 countries
The global prevalence of headache disorders of public-health importance: a meta-analysis of population-based individual participant data from 41,614 adults from 17 countries Open
View article: Phyllosphere methylotrophs and climate resilience: The emerging role of PPFMS in mitigating abiotic stresses
Phyllosphere methylotrophs and climate resilience: The emerging role of PPFMS in mitigating abiotic stresses Open
View article: Air Pollution Impact on Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development (APiPED) in India: Protocol for a Cohort Study
Air Pollution Impact on Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development (APiPED) in India: Protocol for a Cohort Study Open
Background The impact of air pollution on early childhood development in low-pollution settings is well known. However, comprehensive evidence from high-pollution environments such as the Delhi National Capital Region in India remains limi…
View article: Rural-urban disparities in tobacco use among middle aged and elderly Indian adults: a multivariate decomposition analysis
Rural-urban disparities in tobacco use among middle aged and elderly Indian adults: a multivariate decomposition analysis Open
Tobacco use was found to be more prevalent in rural than urban areas and among the poorer wealth quintiles. Differences in the prevalence of various socio-economic and cultural factors were found to contribute to the rural-urban difference…
View article: Exploring potential barriers and facilitators to integrate tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco control programmes in India
Exploring potential barriers and facilitators to integrate tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco control programmes in India Open
Our findings highlight the critical importance of addressing barriers and facilitators to implementing programmes in India for tackling the triple burden of TB, DM, and TC. A multidimensional approach and targeted strategies are needed for…
View article: Call for Submissions: Special Theme Issue on the Continuums of Care in Health
Call for Submissions: Special Theme Issue on the Continuums of Care in Health Open
View article: Cost of Delivery Care Services from Provider’s Perspective at a Sub-district Hospital in Northern India
Cost of Delivery Care Services from Provider’s Perspective at a Sub-district Hospital in Northern India Open
Background: Maternal and early neonatal mortality can be prevented to a great extent if deliveries are conducted at adequately equipped health facilities. However, the provision of these services has economic implications. This study was c…
View article: Energy dense nutritional supplements improve weight gain among malnourished adults with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis: an open-label randomized controlled trial in Faridabad, India
Energy dense nutritional supplements improve weight gain among malnourished adults with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis: an open-label randomized controlled trial in Faridabad, India Open
This open-label randomized controlled trial in India assessed the impact of a peanut-based energy-dense nutritional supplement (EDNS) on weight gain among undernourished adults with drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis in India. EDNS si…
View article: Resource utilisation and cost of hospitalisation with community-acquired pneumonia among older adults in India, 2018–2020
Resource utilisation and cost of hospitalisation with community-acquired pneumonia among older adults in India, 2018–2020 Open
Introduction Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an important cause of hospitalisation among older adults. Assessing costs of CAP hospitalisation aids in economic evaluation of preventive interventions and guides policy decisions. Method…
View article: Dose-finding and in vivo safety study of an adipose targeted leptin gene therapy for congenital leptin deficiency
Dose-finding and in vivo safety study of an adipose targeted leptin gene therapy for congenital leptin deficiency Open
Congenital leptin deficiency is a monogenic disease originated from adipose tissue, causing hyperphagia, severe obesity, and hyperinsulinemia. Moreover, most forms of lipodystrophy syndromes exhibit leptin deficiency. Leptin replacement th…
View article: Headache-attributed burden and a health-care needs assessment in Delhi and National Capital Region of India: estimates from a cross-sectional population-based study
Headache-attributed burden and a health-care needs assessment in Delhi and National Capital Region of India: estimates from a cross-sectional population-based study Open
View article: Pathfinders in the Sky: Formal Decision-Making Models for Collaborative Air Traffic Control in Convective Weather
Pathfinders in the Sky: Formal Decision-Making Models for Collaborative Air Traffic Control in Convective Weather Open
Air traffic can be significantly disrupted by weather. Pathfinder operations involve assigning a designated aircraft to assess whether airspace that was previously impacted by weather can be safely traversed through. Despite relatively rou…
View article: Association between Preanaesthetic Checkup Parameters and Postoperative Recovery Score: A Cross-sectional Study
Association between Preanaesthetic Checkup Parameters and Postoperative Recovery Score: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Elective surgeries are typically preceded by a thorough health assessment conducted by an anaesthetist during the Preanaesthesia Check-Up (PAC). This process involves evaluating the patient’s medical history, conducting a phy…
View article: Retail Food Environment in an Urban Resettlement Colony of Delhi: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Retail Food Environment in an Urban Resettlement Colony of Delhi: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The changing retail food environment contributes to increasing burden of obesity and noncommunicable diseases. The study assessed the density of retail stores along with availability, price, and placement of food options in a l…
View article: Oral findings of 42 cases of COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A first perspective
Oral findings of 42 cases of COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A first perspective Open
View article: Understanding Framing of Public Health Issues and Its Relevance in Climate Change Policy Discourse
Understanding Framing of Public Health Issues and Its Relevance in Climate Change Policy Discourse Open
View article: 157P Target identification and exploring drug repurposing strategies for Merkel cell carcinoma
157P Target identification and exploring drug repurposing strategies for Merkel cell carcinoma Open
View article: Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries
Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries Open
View article: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries
Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries Open
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List of contributors Open
View article: VideoConviction: A Multimodal Benchmark for Human Conviction and Stock Market Recommendations
VideoConviction: A Multimodal Benchmark for Human Conviction and Stock Market Recommendations Open
View article: Need to Loosen the Politico-bureaucratic Stranglehold over the National Health Mission
Need to Loosen the Politico-bureaucratic Stranglehold over the National Health Mission Open
National Health Mission (NHM), started in 2008, is a paradigm shift in public health system in India in terms of higher allocation, community involvement, setting standards. However, it is working suboptimally due to the politico-bureaucra…
View article: Histogenesis of White Pulp of the Human Foetal Spleen at Different Gestational Age Groups: A Cross-sectional Study
Histogenesis of White Pulp of the Human Foetal Spleen at Different Gestational Age Groups: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: The spleen is a highly vascular, ductless and the largest lymphoid organ in our body. Its functions include phagocytosis and immune responses. In the foetus, haematopoiesis is the primary function of the spleen, which regress…
View article: Otoacariasis: A Parasitic Infestation of Rarity among Humans
Otoacariasis: A Parasitic Infestation of Rarity among Humans Open
Otoacariasis is the infestation of animal or human ear canal by arthropods of the Acari subclass. Ticks and mites infest domestic and wild animals commonly; however, reports of mite infestations in the human ear are not commonly found in l…