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View article: Efficacy of Heated Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula versus Standard Oxygen Delivery for Management of Transient Tachypnea of Newborn- A Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of Heated Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula versus Standard Oxygen Delivery for Management of Transient Tachypnea of Newborn- A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTNB) is a frequently encountered respiratory condition that affects term and late preterm infants. While standard oxygen therapy (SOT) remains the first-line intervention, emerging modalities…
View article: Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV): An Emerging Respiratory Virus, a Narrative Review
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV): An Emerging Respiratory Virus, a Narrative Review Open
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), discovered in 2001, is a respiratory pathogen that primarily affects young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. It belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family, sharing similarities with respirat…
View article: Urogenital Myiasis in a Child: A Rare Parasitic Infestation Successfully Treated with Conservative Management in a Tropical Setting
Urogenital Myiasis in a Child: A Rare Parasitic Infestation Successfully Treated with Conservative Management in a Tropical Setting Open
Urogenital myiasis is a rare parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae in the urinary or genital tract, commonly occurring in tropical and subtropical regions. Here, we report a case of an 8-year-old girl who presented with the passage of…
View article: Evaluating Vitamin D Deficiency and Toxicity in Indian Children: A Retrospective Study
Evaluating Vitamin D Deficiency and Toxicity in Indian Children: A Retrospective Study Open
Vitamin D supplementation in neonates has effectively maintained optimal levels, but careful monitoring is essential to prevent hypervitaminosis. Targeted interventions, especially for adolescents and females, are critical to addressing hy…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Study of Socio-Demographic Factors and Vaccination Compliance Among Children Under Two in Bhubaneswar, India, With Emphasis on Parental Education
A Cross-Sectional Study of Socio-Demographic Factors and Vaccination Compliance Among Children Under Two in Bhubaneswar, India, With Emphasis on Parental Education Open
This study highlights low vaccination compliance, with only 357 (41.95%) children under two years fully immunized in Bhubaneswar, India. Parental education predicts higher coverage, especially for BCG, DPT, and non-state-sponsored vaccines…
View article: Fanconi anemia in a 10-year-old girl: Unusual multisystem manifestations with bilateral ectopic kidneys and a novel FANCA mutation
Fanconi anemia in a 10-year-old girl: Unusual multisystem manifestations with bilateral ectopic kidneys and a novel FANCA mutation Open
Fanconi anemia (FA), a rare DNA repair disorder, presents diagnostic challenges due to its heterogeneous clinical spectrum. This report details the novel case of a 10-year-old female with FA exhibiting an unprecedented combination of pancy…
View article: Pharmacological Treatment Leading to Complete Resolution in Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon-Case Report
Pharmacological Treatment Leading to Complete Resolution in Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon-Case Report Open
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome is a rare vascular tumor usually seen in infancy. It is locally aggressive and infiltrates the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscles. It is characterized by coagulopathy with thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic he…
View article: Prevalence and Multidrug Resistance in Non-Typhoidal Salmonella in India: A 20-Year Outlook
Prevalence and Multidrug Resistance in Non-Typhoidal Salmonella in India: A 20-Year Outlook Open
Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) infection poses a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in developing countries like India. NTS, predominantly represented by S. enterica serovars, is a major cause of intestinal and extr…
View article: Age-Stratified Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children With Recurrent Abdominal Pain: A Prospective Observational Study
Age-Stratified Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children With Recurrent Abdominal Pain: A Prospective Observational Study Open
Background Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP), often considered functional, is a frequent complaint among pediatric patients. However, the increasing availability of advanced diagnostic tools like upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, te…
View article: Psychosocial and Economic Burden on Families of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Correlation With Locomotor Severity
Psychosocial and Economic Burden on Families of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Correlation With Locomotor Severity Open
The study concludes that higher GMFCS levels in children with CP are associated with a greater psychosocial and economic burden on their families.
View article: Evaluating the Feasibility and Cost-Effectiveness of EzeCheck for Hemoglobin Screening Across India
Evaluating the Feasibility and Cost-Effectiveness of EzeCheck for Hemoglobin Screening Across India Open
Background Anemia, particularly due to low hemoglobin levels, is a significant public health concern in India. Traditional invasive screening methods can be burdensome and may limit access to diagnosis. This study evaluated the feasibility…
View article: Development of an immunochromatographic test strip to detect pneumolysin by monoclonal antibody capture method
Development of an immunochromatographic test strip to detect pneumolysin by monoclonal antibody capture method Open
Background: The currently available methods for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae are labour-intensive, and involve time-consuming steps needing skilled technicians to perform the assays. Therefore, we developed a rapid lateral flo…
View article: Non-invasive Hemoglobin Screening for Detection of Postpartum Anemia
Non-invasive Hemoglobin Screening for Detection of Postpartum Anemia Open
Women often neglect their health situations and always prioritize their family's wellbeing and health over their own. This avoidance results in the development of a chronic disease which in the long run becomes difficult to be cured. So, i…
View article: The comprehensive computational study on PE11 gene of Mycobacterium tuberculosis involved in virulence
The comprehensive computational study on PE11 gene of Mycobacterium tuberculosis involved in virulence Open
Since its initial discovery more than a decade ago, Mycobacterium tuberculosis has been the subject of significant scientific intrigue. The PE11 gene plays a pivotal role in mediating host-pathogen interactions within Mtb. Despite the fact…
View article: Leopard syndrome without lentigenes: A rare presentation and literature review
Leopard syndrome without lentigenes: A rare presentation and literature review Open
Leopard syndrome (LS) has presentations of lentigines, conduction abnormalities in the heart, hypertelorism of the eyes, stenosis of the pulmonary artery, cryptorchidism, mental retardation, and sensorineural deafness. Another condition kn…