Santosh Balakrishnan
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View article: Comparison of Collagen Dressing Versus Conventional (Paraffin/Cotton Gauze) for Donor Site Dressing in Split Skin Graft Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Comparison of Collagen Dressing Versus Conventional (Paraffin/Cotton Gauze) for Donor Site Dressing in Split Skin Graft Patients: A Prospective Observational Study Open
View article: Effect of pre-operative educational counseling about routine elements of perioperative care on patient’s experience through their first surgical journey: A randomized control trial
Effect of pre-operative educational counseling about routine elements of perioperative care on patient’s experience through their first surgical journey: A randomized control trial Open
Background: Pre-operative counseling improves patient’s care experience. The trial studied the effect of pre-operative counseling about non-procedural elements of perioperative care, on patients undergoing their life’s first surgery. Aims …
View article: Real-world assessment of treatment inertia in the management of patients treated for major depressive disorder in the USA
Real-world assessment of treatment inertia in the management of patients treated for major depressive disorder in the USA Open
Aim: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating illness in which depressive symptoms may persist after treatment. Treatment inertia is the continued use of the same pharmacotherapy regimen when treatment goals are not met. This stud…
View article: Effect of preoperative educational counselling about routine elements of peri-operative care on patient’s experience through their first surgical journey: a randomised control trial
Effect of preoperative educational counselling about routine elements of peri-operative care on patient’s experience through their first surgical journey: a randomised control trial Open
AIM To investigate whether pre-operative counselling about non-procedural elements of perioperative care improves patient’s overall surgical experience, through their first surgical journey OBJECTIVE To study the effect pre-operative couns…
View article: Role of symposia to enhance active learning compared to conventional lectures among MBBS students
Role of symposia to enhance active learning compared to conventional lectures among MBBS students Open
Background: Symposium as a large group teachinglearning method ensures active participation from students compared to conventional lectures. Competency-based curriculum lays emphasis on student-centered learning. The number of students who…
View article: Demonstrate, Observe, Assist, and Perform versus structured educational video in imparting standard skill in male urinary bladder catheterization
Demonstrate, Observe, Assist, and Perform versus structured educational video in imparting standard skill in male urinary bladder catheterization Open
Background: Conventional teaching-learning methods often fail to assure competency in male bladder catheterization (MBC) in the Indian Medical Graduate. Introduction of structured training methods could offer a solution. Aims and Objective…
View article: Real‐World Evidence of Treatment, Tolerance, Healthcare Utilization, and Costs Among Postacute Care Adult Patients Receiving Enteral Peptide‐Based Diets in the United States
Real‐World Evidence of Treatment, Tolerance, Healthcare Utilization, and Costs Among Postacute Care Adult Patients Receiving Enteral Peptide‐Based Diets in the United States Open
Objective Peptide ‐based (PB) enteral tube feeding (ETF) formulas have been shown to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) intolerance in patients receiving enteral nutrition. However, limited data exist in relation to their use in the postacute/ho…
View article: The utility of CA 19-9 in the management of pyogenic liver abscess
The utility of CA 19-9 in the management of pyogenic liver abscess Open
View article: A Case of Malignant Phylloides Tumor Masquerading As Benign Fibroadenoma
A Case of Malignant Phylloides Tumor Masquerading As Benign Fibroadenoma Open
Cystosarcomaphyllodes/serocystic disease of Brodie constitutes only 0.3-0.9% of all breast tumors and only 3-6% of that are malignant.It usually occurs in women over the age of 40 years.We present a case of 45 year old female presented wit…