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View article: The impact of amblyopia on visual motor function, coordination, and motor skills of children and adolescents: A hospital-based cross-sectional study from North India
The impact of amblyopia on visual motor function, coordination, and motor skills of children and adolescents: A hospital-based cross-sectional study from North India Open
Objective: To study the impact of amblyopia on visuomotor function, coordination, gross, and fine motor skills in children and adolescents aged between 4 and 18 years. Materials and Methods: A total of 82 participants, aged 4–18 years, wer…
View article: Interaction of cannabis cultural use and health: A case of acute myocardial infarction following consumption of cannabis beverage (Bhang)
Interaction of cannabis cultural use and health: A case of acute myocardial infarction following consumption of cannabis beverage (Bhang) Open
Cannabis is a psychoactive substance consumed worldwide in the form of smoking, vapors, food additives, or beverages. Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a primary component responsible for short and long-term effects on various cognitiv…
View article: Understanding parental hurdles in accessing strabismus treatment
Understanding parental hurdles in accessing strabismus treatment Open
It is essential to educate parents about the importance of strabismus therapy at an appropriate time, stressing its reconstructive rather than merely cosmetic nature, as there are notable gaps in their knowledge. Also, we need to do away w…
View article: Association of amblyopia and body mass index in children and adolescents
Association of amblyopia and body mass index in children and adolescents Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore any association between body mass index (BMI) and anthropometric parameters and amblyopia in children and adolescents. Materials and Methods: A total of 82 participants, aged 4–18 years, wer…
View article: Systematic Review of Sleep Duration and Development of Myopia
Systematic Review of Sleep Duration and Development of Myopia Open
There is a knowledge gap in the relationship between sleep duration and myopia. Since sleep duration is a modifiable risk factor, its association with the development and progression of myopia has implications for public health. This revie…
View article: Transient smartphone blindness: A digital lifestyle related physiological phenomenon
Transient smartphone blindness: A digital lifestyle related physiological phenomenon Open
In the modern world, smartphones are an indispensable aspect of existence. Convenience, however, also raises health risks which are not limited to posture-related text neck syndrome, dry eyes, or fatigue but even visual impairment.[1] One …
View article: Normocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis simulating subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Normocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis simulating subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus Open
Urticarial vasculitis is a cutaneous disease characterized by recurring wheals along with histopathological evidence of leukocytoclastic vasculitis, along with potential systemic complications. Urticarial vasculitis clinically presents wit…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased odds of insomnia, RLS and dream enactment behavior
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased odds of insomnia, RLS and dream enactment behavior Open
Background: Literature suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in poor sleep quality, especially among the infected population. However, literature regarding the effect of COVID-19 pandemic and SARS-CoV-2 infection on occurrence o…
View article: Ocular dominance: A narrative review
Ocular dominance: A narrative review Open
The laterality in visual dominance has been of interest to ophthalmologists and sportspeople. There are studies in which authors have found a correlation of eye dominance with performance. Here we have attempted to understand the role of o…
View article: Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure
Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure Open
Circadian rhythms synchronize human physiological changes with the day and night cycle. However, with the invention of artificial lighting, the consequences of disrupted rhythm also started showing in various areas of human health includin…
View article: Incorporating e-learning as a tool for medical education in India: Investigating student perspectives
Incorporating e-learning as a tool for medical education in India: Investigating student perspectives Open
Aim: The undergraduate medical curriculum in India as designed by the medical council of India (MCI) currently does not include E-learning as part of its program. Although, students seem to be quite comfortable with the use of computers an…