Pradeep Deshmukh
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View article: OVARIAN TORSION IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY
OVARIAN TORSION IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY Open
Ovarian torsion during pregnancy is an uncommon but urgent cause of acute abdomen, particularly in the second trimester. We report the case of a 23-year-old multiparous woman, with a history of previous lower segment cesarean section, pres…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening Tests for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Among Outpatient Attendees of Follow-Up Care for Diabetes in Central India
Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening Tests for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Among Outpatient Attendees of Follow-Up Care for Diabetes in Central India Open
Background and objectives Of the several screening tests used in the screening of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), each has its demerits, which pose a threat to reliability. There is no single optimal method for the early diagnosis of…
View article: Influence of socio-economic and communication determinants on millet consumption among youngsters
Influence of socio-economic and communication determinants on millet consumption among youngsters Open
View article: Women and clinicians’ views, preferences and experiences of caesarean section and vaginal birth in India: a qualitative substudy of the ‘Misoprostol or Oxytocin for Labour Induction’ (MOLI) trial
Women and clinicians’ views, preferences and experiences of caesarean section and vaginal birth in India: a qualitative substudy of the ‘Misoprostol or Oxytocin for Labour Induction’ (MOLI) trial Open
Introduction Caesarean use in India continues to rise and significant disparities exist. However, women and clinicians’ views are under-researched. This paper aims to explore women and clinicians’ views and preferences for mode of birth in…
View article: Relationship between farmer profile and ICT Tool utilization among cotton growers in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra
Relationship between farmer profile and ICT Tool utilization among cotton growers in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra Open
View article: Relationship between profile of youngsters and their attitude towards millet consumption in Parbhani district
Relationship between profile of youngsters and their attitude towards millet consumption in Parbhani district Open
View article: Constraints experienced by youngsters in millet consumption in Parbhani district
Constraints experienced by youngsters in millet consumption in Parbhani district Open
View article: Erratum: Development of a Disability Literacy Scale for Caregivers of Children with Chronic Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (DLS-C)
Erratum: Development of a Disability Literacy Scale for Caregivers of Children with Chronic Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (DLS-C) Open
View article: Risk factors for COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM): A case-control study
Risk factors for COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM): A case-control study Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: Mucormycosis, a rare but serious fungal infection, surged during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite various proposed causative factors, published data are limited. This study aimed to identify risk fa…
View article: Rethinking the “Evidence Pyramid”: A shift From Positivism to Pragmatism
Rethinking the “Evidence Pyramid”: A shift From Positivism to Pragmatism Open
The evidence pyramid ranks study designs by their reliability in establishing causal relationships, with systematic reviews and RCTs at the top due to their ability to minimize bias. However, these studies may have limited external validit…
View article: Integrating reflective practice into public health postgraduate programs to develop professional capabilities
Integrating reflective practice into public health postgraduate programs to develop professional capabilities Open
This review article explores the integration of reflective practice into public health postgraduate training programs to enhance the professional capabilities of students. It emphasizes the significance of experiential learning in authenti…
View article: Exploring Anti-inflammatory Targets of Flavonoids through Integrated Molecular Docking and Network Pharmacology
Exploring Anti-inflammatory Targets of Flavonoids through Integrated Molecular Docking and Network Pharmacology Open
Inflammation is a complex physiological response associated with numerous diseases. Flavonoids, a class of natural compounds widely distributed in plants, have demonstrated promising anti-inflammatory properties. However, their comprehensi…
View article: The profile and attitude of agricultural under graduate girl students towards higher education
The profile and attitude of agricultural under graduate girl students towards higher education Open
View article: Effect of the Community-based SPARSH Program on Control of Selected NCDs: Mixed Methods Evaluation
Effect of the Community-based SPARSH Program on Control of Selected NCDs: Mixed Methods Evaluation Open
Background: In community settings, lack of availability of care, nonadherence to medication, high cost of treatment, and poor outcomes of treatment are the core problems in noncommunicable disease (NCD) management. Is there an effect of th…
View article: Analysis of payment modes, social media usage, and online platforms for marketing agricultural produce: A study of respondent’s behaviour
Analysis of payment modes, social media usage, and online platforms for marketing agricultural produce: A study of respondent’s behaviour Open
View article: Stress and Stressor of Women: A Cross-sectional Study from Rural Population in Central India
Stress and Stressor of Women: A Cross-sectional Study from Rural Population in Central India Open
Introduction: A meta-analysis of gender differences in depression using nationally representative samples in the USA found that twice as many women as men are depressed. Mental distress is a leading cause of health-related burden for the I…
View article: Facilitators and barriers to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in India: a qualitative meta-synthesis protocol
Facilitators and barriers to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in India: a qualitative meta-synthesis protocol Open
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. We propose to collate and synthesize various facilitators and barriers to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in India by adopting a metho…
View article: Qualitative evidence synthesis: applications, methods, challenges, and opportunities
Qualitative evidence synthesis: applications, methods, challenges, and opportunities Open
Meta-synthesis or qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) is the counterpart of the meta-analysis, wherein the studies addressing qualitative research questions are systematically reviewed and synthesised. QES has a wide range of applications…
View article: Assessment of avian diversity of green patches in Amravati City, Maharashtra, India
Assessment of avian diversity of green patches in Amravati City, Maharashtra, India Open
View article: IMPACT OF AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE SECTOR
IMPACT OF AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE SECTOR Open
The healthcare industry is a vast and complex field that includes variety of organizations, professionals, technologies, and services dedicated to maintaining and improving people's health. It plays an important role in a society by preven…
View article: Impact of tree spacing and ginger rhizome treatments on soil physicochemical properties in agroforestry systems
Impact of tree spacing and ginger rhizome treatments on soil physicochemical properties in agroforestry systems Open
View article: Embracing Salutogenesis in Public Health
Embracing Salutogenesis in Public Health Open
The conventional approach to health has long been anchored in the reductionist biomedical model, which primarily focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases. The need for a paradigm change towards a holistic viewpoint that defines health a…
View article: Designing, Implementing and Optimising a Capacity‑Building Model for Infectious Disease Modelling in India
Designing, Implementing and Optimising a Capacity‑Building Model for Infectious Disease Modelling in India Open
Background: Mathematical models are not integrated into the policy‑making process in low‑ and middle‑income countries, including India, primarily due to limited capacity in building mathematical models, lack of trust in the model findings …
View article: From Policy to Practice: Exploring Beneficiary Farmers Utilization of PM-KISAN Funds
From Policy to Practice: Exploring Beneficiary Farmers Utilization of PM-KISAN Funds Open
This study investigates the utilization of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme funds by beneficiary farmers in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra across two financial years, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Using a multistage…
View article: Diagnostic accuracy of screening tests for diabetic peripheral neuropathy among outpatient attendees of follow up care for diabetes in Central India
Diagnostic accuracy of screening tests for diabetic peripheral neuropathy among outpatient attendees of follow up care for diabetes in Central India Open
Background and objectives: Of the several screening tests used in screening for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), each one has its demerits which act a threat to reliability. There is no single optimal method for the early diagnosis of…
View article: Effectiveness of Cluster-Level Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Salt Intake: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Effectiveness of Cluster-Level Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Salt Intake: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background The mean global salt intake is estimated at 10g/day much higher when compared to the WHO recommendation of less than 5g/day. Behavioral change interventions are most effective when applied at groups instead of individuals. The p…
View article: The Role of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Heart Failure: A Cross - Sectional Study from Central India
The Role of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Heart Failure: A Cross - Sectional Study from Central India Open
View article: Frequency, Risk Factors and Management of Definite Stent Thrombosis in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Central India: An Observational Study
Frequency, Risk Factors and Management of Definite Stent Thrombosis in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Central India: An Observational Study Open
View article: A cross -sectional study on the status and determinants of parenting among 12-36 months old children in rural Nagpur
A cross -sectional study on the status and determinants of parenting among 12-36 months old children in rural Nagpur Open
A BSTRACT Background: Parenting practices profoundly influence a child’s development, encompassing nurturing, boundary-setting, and developmental fostering. Understanding the status and determinants of parenting children in rural Nagpur is…
View article: Preferences for induction of labor methods in India: a qualitative study of views and experiences of women, clinicians, and researchers
Preferences for induction of labor methods in India: a qualitative study of views and experiences of women, clinicians, and researchers Open