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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: Role of triage audit in an ongoing differentiated TB care initiative to reduce deaths in Tamil Nadu, India
Role of triage audit in an ongoing differentiated TB care initiative to reduce deaths in Tamil Nadu, India Open
OBJECTIVEIn the ongoing India’s first state-wide differentiated TB care programme in Tamil Nadu (TN-KET), adults diagnosed with drug-sensitive TB at public facilities undergo triage. The adults with severe undernutrition, respiratory insuf…
View article: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception about Secondhand Smoking (SHS). A Questionnaire-based Survey
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception about Secondhand Smoking (SHS). A Questionnaire-based Survey Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception about secondhand smoking among dental students. Materials and methods: The total sample size was 500 dental students. Convenience sampling was used …
View article: Intussusception following feeding jejunostomy in a post-esophagectomy patient: a rare complication and its surgical management
Intussusception following feeding jejunostomy in a post-esophagectomy patient: a rare complication and its surgical management Open
Feeding jejunostomy is performed commonly following esophagectomy to ensure postoperative nutritional support. However, it can occasionally lead to rare complications, such as intussusception. Adult intussusception, especially secondary to…
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: Mean Fetal Kidney Length at the Third Trimester: An Emerging Ultrasound Parameter for Gestational Age Assessment
Mean Fetal Kidney Length at the Third Trimester: An Emerging Ultrasound Parameter for Gestational Age Assessment Open
Introduction Accurate gestational age (GA) determination is essential for effective obstetric care, guiding the timing of delivery, fetal evaluations, and interventions. Conventional ultrasound (USG) markers such as biparietal diameter (BP…
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: Intranasal Scope Negotiation Trajectories for Flexible Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy
Intranasal Scope Negotiation Trajectories for Flexible Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy Open
Background and Objectives: Flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy (F-NPLS) is a routine procedure performed in office settings. We compared two different intranasal scope navigation techniques used during F-NPLS, evaluating patient comfort and …
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: Intranasal scope negotiation trajectories for flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy.
Intranasal scope negotiation trajectories for flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy. Open
Background and Objectives The flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy (F-NPLS) is a routine office procedure. We compared two trajectories of intranasal scope negotiation used for F-NPLS and assessed patients comfort and performers satisfaction.…
View article: C-reactive Protein Kinetics During In-Patient Treatment of COVID-19-Associated Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Central India
C-reactive Protein Kinetics During In-Patient Treatment of COVID-19-Associated Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Central India Open
COVID-associated rhino-orbito-cerebral Mucormycosis (CA-ROCM), henceforth referred to as Covid-Associated Mucormycosis (CAM), is a serious and fatal condition unless treated promptly and completely. The main treatment of the CAM is complet…
View article: Challenges and Recommendations for Fostering Financial Inclusion among Unorganized Sector
Challenges and Recommendations for Fostering Financial Inclusion among Unorganized Sector Open
The unorganized sector constitutes a significant portion of the workforce in many economies, yet achieving financial inclusion remains a formidable challenge. This article examines the unique challenges faced by individuals in the unorgani…
View article: Impact of Fintech Innovations- Expanding Access and Empowering Communities
Impact of Fintech Innovations- Expanding Access and Empowering Communities Open
This article explores the transformative power of fintech innovations in driving financial inclusion and empowering communities. Financial inclusion, the access and availability of financial services to all individuals and businesses, is a…
View article: Review of: "Nutritional Status and Dietary Patterns of Children Aged Ten Years and Below In the Buea Municipality, South West Region Cameroon"
Review of: "Nutritional Status and Dietary Patterns of Children Aged Ten Years and Below In the Buea Municipality, South West Region Cameroon" Open
View article: Exploring Knowledge of Cognitive Disposition to Respond in Clinical Decision-Making among Early Clinical Learners
Exploring Knowledge of Cognitive Disposition to Respond in Clinical Decision-Making among Early Clinical Learners Open
Introduction: Background: Errors in clinical medicine are a constant occurrence leading to litigations. Cognitive disposition to respond (CDR) was considered the underlying cause of errors in the decision-making process. The rapid t…
View article: Tracing, Tracking and Treating COVID-19 Associated Rhino-Orbito Cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM)
Tracing, Tracking and Treating COVID-19 Associated Rhino-Orbito Cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM) Open
View article: Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India
Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India Open
Background In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of ROCM was noted in India among those infected with COVID. We determined risk factors for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) post Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-1…
View article: Bacterial Isolates and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated from Fresh Poultry Excreta Used for Vegetable Farming in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Bacterial Isolates and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated from Fresh Poultry Excreta Used for Vegetable Farming in Freetown, Sierra Leone Open
The transfer of antibiotic resistance from animals to humans is of concern in recent times. One potential source of such transfer is the untreated poultry excreta used as manure in farming. We aim to identify bacterial isolates and antibio…
View article: Antibiotic Use in Suspected and Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Health Facilities in Sierra Leone in 2020–2021: Practice Does Not Follow Policy
Antibiotic Use in Suspected and Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Health Facilities in Sierra Leone in 2020–2021: Practice Does Not Follow Policy Open
Inappropriate use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to increase the burden of antimicrobial resistance. In this study, we report on the prevalence of antibiotic use and its associated factors among suspected and…
View article: Social isolation, social support, and psychological distress among the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study from central India
Social isolation, social support, and psychological distress among the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study from central India Open
Social isolation and lack of social support were significant predictors of psychological distress among the elderly during the pandemic.
View article: Poultry excreta bacterial isolates and antibiotic suceptibility
Poultry excreta bacterial isolates and antibiotic suceptibility Open
This is a data set which shows pattern of bacterial isolates namely Escherichia Coli (E.coli) and Salmonella isolated from fresh poultry excreta in Sierra Leone. Alos this data set features antibiotic susceptibility to E.coli isolat…
View article: Low yield but high levels of multidrug resistance in urinary tract infections in a tertiary hospital, Nepal
Low yield but high levels of multidrug resistance in urinary tract infections in a tertiary hospital, Nepal Open
SETTING: There are concerns about the occurrence of multidrug resistance (MDR) in patients with urine tract infections (UTI) in Nepal. OBJECTIVE: To determine culture positivity, trends in MDR among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoni…
View article: Urban health and nutrition day or only immunisation day? barriers and bottlenecks in implementing Urban health and nutrition day in an Urban primary health centre of Nagpur, Central India.
Urban health and nutrition day or only immunisation day? barriers and bottlenecks in implementing Urban health and nutrition day in an Urban primary health centre of Nagpur, Central India. Open
The conduct, use, and list of services offered in UHND are far from the desired goal. For optimal use, reallocation of the UHND sessions, preferably in unserved and underserved slums, need to be carried out after suitable vulnerability ass…
View article: Hypertension and its determinants among school going adolescents in selected urban slums of Nagpur city, Maharashtra: A cross-sectional study
Hypertension and its determinants among school going adolescents in selected urban slums of Nagpur city, Maharashtra: A cross-sectional study Open
View article: “First Responder” Bike Ambulance Service in India
“First Responder” Bike Ambulance Service in India Open
Most of the deaths due to road traffic injuries occur outside the hospital. However, the trauma care system in India is still in the nascent stage to provide emergency prehospital health-care services. The emergency prehospital trauma heal…
View article: Conventional Naso-Oropharyngeal Sampling Versus Self-Collected Saliva Samples in COVID-19 Testing
Conventional Naso-Oropharyngeal Sampling Versus Self-Collected Saliva Samples in COVID-19 Testing Open
View article: Add on effect of benfotiamine over pregabalin among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in tertiary care specialty clinic – a randomized controlled trial
Add on effect of benfotiamine over pregabalin among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in tertiary care specialty clinic – a randomized controlled trial Open
Introduction: Carpal Tunnel syndrome is a common entrapment neuropathy involving the median nerve across the transverse carpal ligament. The diagnosis is clinical and confirmed by neurophysiological evaluation. Management varies from conse…
View article: Alarming rates of attrition among tuberculosis patients in public-private facilities in Lahore, Pakistan
Alarming rates of attrition among tuberculosis patients in public-private facilities in Lahore, Pakistan Open
Aims and objectives: All public-private mix (PPM) facilities caring for tuberculosis (TB) patients in Lahore city, Pakistan, under four models: PPM1 (general practitioners), PPM2 (non-governmental organizations), PPM3 (private hospitals) a…
View article: Exploration of dietary diversity and its associated factors among infant and young children in Rural Tamil Nadu – A mixed-method study
Exploration of dietary diversity and its associated factors among infant and young children in Rural Tamil Nadu – A mixed-method study Open
Inappropriate dietary diversity among 6-23 months children in the rural block of Tamil Nadu, South India, is extensive (75%). Current Child development programs should focus to address these issues based on these identified contextual fact…
View article: A comparison of swab types on sample adequacy, suspects comfort and provider preference in COVID-19
A comparison of swab types on sample adequacy, suspects comfort and provider preference in COVID-19 Open