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View article: Can high private cough syrup sales act as a proxy for missed TB notifications in TB surveillance?
Can high private cough syrup sales act as a proxy for missed TB notifications in TB surveillance? Open
BACKGROUNDRajasthan in India, is a high TB burden state with a high prevalence to notification ratio. This gap calls for alternative strategies to find the non-notified people with TB. Because cough is the most prominent symptom of TB and …
View article: Development, validation and clinical utility of prognostic models for patients with traumatic brain injury in an Indian setting using machine learning and traditional approaches: a study protocol
Development, validation and clinical utility of prognostic models for patients with traumatic brain injury in an Indian setting using machine learning and traditional approaches: a study protocol Open
Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major public health concern in India, with high mortality and long-term disability. Existing prognostic models, mostly developed in high-income countries using traditional methods, lack g…
View article: Risk of Swine Influenza Virus Spillover at the Human-Swine Interface – a Scoping Review
Risk of Swine Influenza Virus Spillover at the Human-Swine Interface – a Scoping Review Open
Objectives We conducted this scoping review to describe the factors that influence the risk of spillover of Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) at various human-swine interfaces. Methods We used the PubMed and EMBASE databases to identify relevant…
View article: Methodological issue in a dental neuromelioidosis outbreak investigation—authors’ reply
Methodological issue in a dental neuromelioidosis outbreak investigation—authors’ reply Open
View article: Tweeples’ concerns during the early phase of COVID-19 Pandemic – Lessons for the future public health communications: A Twitter-based mixed methods study
Tweeples’ concerns during the early phase of COVID-19 Pandemic – Lessons for the future public health communications: A Twitter-based mixed methods study Open
A BSTRACT Background: During COVID-19, the government and public health sectors used Twitter for disseminating information on health, awareness and preventing measures. However, resources on infodemics of the public responses and their per…
View article: Effectiveness of mobile and e-mail-based reporting on consistency in private health facilities for the disease surveillance system, Poonamallee Health District, Tamil Nadu, India: A parallel group, exploratory randomized open trial
Effectiveness of mobile and e-mail-based reporting on consistency in private health facilities for the disease surveillance system, Poonamallee Health District, Tamil Nadu, India: A parallel group, exploratory randomized open trial Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: Lack of knowledge among private reporting units and inadequate information provided during notification led to poor reporting in India’s surveillance system. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of two types of e…
View article: Assessing the Determinants of Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Malaysia: Strategies to Improve Public Health and Service Delivery
Assessing the Determinants of Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Malaysia: Strategies to Improve Public Health and Service Delivery Open
This study contributes to an increased understanding of the factors influencing the willingness to accept the influenza vaccine. Specific educational programs, academic-community partnerships, transparent doctor-patient communication, and …
View article: Neuromelioidosis outbreak in Tamil Nadu, India: an investigation of transmission with genomic insights
Neuromelioidosis outbreak in Tamil Nadu, India: an investigation of transmission with genomic insights Open
View article: Correction: Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India
Correction: Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272042.].
View article: Siddha COVID Care Centers in Tamil Nadu, India: Coverage, Workload, and Knowledge Gaps
Siddha COVID Care Centers in Tamil Nadu, India: Coverage, Workload, and Knowledge Gaps Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted India since March 2020. The Siddha system of medicine is one of the oldest medical systems and originated in Tamil Nadu. It is popular among countries where Tamil-speaking popul…
View article: Comprehensive Training on Infection Control for the Dental Students during Their Transition from Preclinical to Clinical Phase: Acquired Knowledge and Perception
Comprehensive Training on Infection Control for the Dental Students during Their Transition from Preclinical to Clinical Phase: Acquired Knowledge and Perception Open
Background and Aim: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical aspect of oral health care. Dental students form an important part of the healthcare system and yet have been identified to be the weakest group during infection cont…
View article: Implications for influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces
Implications for influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces Open
Background and objectives The Southeast Asian Region (SEAR) faces a heightened risk of reassortment of circulating influenza viruses in swine populations due to the dense cohabitation of humans, poultry and swine. However, there is current…
View article: Low attitude despite excellent knowledge in dental students on treating HIV/AIDS patients: Where are we lacking as educators?
Low attitude despite excellent knowledge in dental students on treating HIV/AIDS patients: Where are we lacking as educators? Open
Background: To achieve the goal of the Malaysian National Strategic Plan for ending HIV/AIDS by 2030, holistic management of patients with HIV/AIDS is crucial. Dental students are integral part of the workforce in managing these patients. …
View article: Epidemiological analysis of Road Accident Data Management System (RADMS) data in Tamil Nadu, India from 2011 to 2016: Future directions for an integrated national database
Epidemiological analysis of Road Accident Data Management System (RADMS) data in Tamil Nadu, India from 2011 to 2016: Future directions for an integrated national database Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: Globally, road traffic injuries (RTIs) are the eighth leading cause of death, with an estimated 1.35 million deaths yearly. In India, road traffic accidents (RTAs) are one of the major causes of mortality among the …
View article: Research output from India’s Siddha system of medicine during 1972–2019: Bibliometric analysis points need to focus on quantity and quality
Research output from India’s Siddha system of medicine during 1972–2019: Bibliometric analysis points need to focus on quantity and quality Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: The Siddha system of medicine (SSM) is one of the Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM). In recent times, it has received adequate support from the Indian Ministry of Ayush. Like many such indigenous systems of medicine …
View article: Adverse events in India’s Ayush interventions for cervical and lumbar spondylosis: a systematic review
Adverse events in India’s Ayush interventions for cervical and lumbar spondylosis: a systematic review Open
Only one in eight studies reported any adverse event following Ayush interventions for cervical and lumbar spondylosis. There could be certain degree of underreporting of adverse events and requires further exploration. PROSPERO Registrati…
View article: Public health preparedness, syndromic surveillance, and response during the largest religious gathering at the Catholic pilgrimage center of Velankanni in South India: 2016
Public health preparedness, syndromic surveillance, and response during the largest religious gathering at the Catholic pilgrimage center of Velankanni in South India: 2016 Open
A BSTRACT Background: The dynamicity and mobility of the population in a mass gathering setting pose a challenge to traditional disease surveillance methods and strain the local health services. Velankanni is one of the most sacred Christi…
View article: Cost-Effectiveness of Decentralized Solid Waste Management Method as Compared to the Centralized Method Implemented Through Urban Local Government in Tirunelveli City, Tamil Nadu, India
Cost-Effectiveness of Decentralized Solid Waste Management Method as Compared to the Centralized Method Implemented Through Urban Local Government in Tirunelveli City, Tamil Nadu, India Open
Objective: To compare the cost-effectiveness of a newly introduced decentralized method with the existing centralized solid waste management (SWM) method in 2019 in Tirunelveli City, Tamil Nadu, India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectio…
View article: Process evaluation of a complex, multilevel, multicomponent scheme for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Tamil Nadu, India: A mixed-methods protocol
Process evaluation of a complex, multilevel, multicomponent scheme for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Tamil Nadu, India: A mixed-methods protocol Open
View article: A STUDY OF TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
A STUDY OF TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS Open
Currently, smartphones are an essential component of every person's life. A survey aimed at determining the variables contributing to health effects from smartphone use among college students in the 17–20 age range who are enrolled in unde…
View article: Baseline findings of a multicentric ambispective cohort study (2021–2022) among hospitalised mucormycosis patients in India
Baseline findings of a multicentric ambispective cohort study (2021–2022) among hospitalised mucormycosis patients in India Open
In India, the incidence of mucormycosis reached high levels during 2021-2022, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this, we established a multicentric ambispective cohort of patients hospitalised with mucormycosis across I…
View article: State-Wise Economic Burden of Road Traffic Accidents in India
State-Wise Economic Burden of Road Traffic Accidents in India Open
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Authors’ response Open
View article: Brucellosis among fever patients attending a primary health centre in rural South India
Brucellosis among fever patients attending a primary health centre in rural South India Open
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Authors’ response Open
View article: Factors associated with unexplained sudden deaths among adults aged 18-45 years in India – A multicentric matched case–control study
Factors associated with unexplained sudden deaths among adults aged 18-45 years in India – A multicentric matched case–control study Open
Background & objectives: In view of anecdotal reports of sudden unexplained deaths in India’s apparently healthy young adults, linking to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection or vaccination, we determined the factors associated wi…
View article: The association between body mass index, abdominal fatness, and weight change and the risk of adult asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
The association between body mass index, abdominal fatness, and weight change and the risk of adult asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies Open
Obesity has been associated with increased risk of adult asthma, however, not all studies have found a clear association between overweight and the incidence of asthma, and data on other adiposity measures have been limited. Hence, we aime…
View article: Presence of Heavy Metals in over the Counter Teeth Whitening Products– An Evaluative Study
Presence of Heavy Metals in over the Counter Teeth Whitening Products– An Evaluative Study Open
Background: Dentistry plays a crucial role in shaping the facial aesthetics of a person and thus boosts self-esteem. Tooth discolouration is one of the significant cosmetic problems and hence, many teeth whitening products are widely used …
View article: Health-related quality of life and associated factors among COVID-19 individuals managed with Indian traditional medicine: A cross-sectional study from South India
Health-related quality of life and associated factors among COVID-19 individuals managed with Indian traditional medicine: A cross-sectional study from South India Open
View article: Syndromic surveillance system during mass gathering of Panchkroshi Yatra festival, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
Syndromic surveillance system during mass gathering of Panchkroshi Yatra festival, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India Open