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View article: Switching the default: Development and effectiveness of pre-booked appointments on COVID-19 vaccination uptake
Switching the default: Development and effectiveness of pre-booked appointments on COVID-19 vaccination uptake Open
Background: In autumn 2023, COVID-19 vaccination invitations in the Netherlands shifted from self-scheduling to pre-booked appointments for selected groups. While defaulting to pre-booked slots may increase uptake, potential rebound effect…
View article: Ankle-Foot Musculoskeletal Pathologies and Age-Related Arthro-Kinematic Changes: a Case-Control Study.
Ankle-Foot Musculoskeletal Pathologies and Age-Related Arthro-Kinematic Changes: a Case-Control Study. Open
As people get older, the range of motion of the ankle and foot decreases significantly because of several physical reasons such as weaker muscles, stiffer joints and less flexible connective tissues.
View article: Anthropometric Cadaveric Analysis of the Quadrangular Space and Deltoid Region: Anatomical Perspectives for Clinical Applications in the Indian Population.
Anthropometric Cadaveric Analysis of the Quadrangular Space and Deltoid Region: Anatomical Perspectives for Clinical Applications in the Indian Population. Open
The mean dimensions (in mm) of the quadrangular space in males and females were 4.77 for height, 11.79 for width, and 11.01 for depth. The type-1 branching pattern was the most frequently observed.
View article: Citizen’s perspective on pandemic preparedness
Citizen’s perspective on pandemic preparedness Open
In the aftermath of COVID-19, pandemic preparedness has become a key concern for governments and public health institutes across the world. As policymakers and scientist grapple with the lessons learned and implications for pandemic prepar…
View article: A behavioural perspective on pandemic preparedness
A behavioural perspective on pandemic preparedness Open
Driven by lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the RIVM Behavioural Unit is working on the preparedness of social and behavioural sciences. This includes establishing and maintaining a stakeholder network and a knowledge base on pan…
View article: Exploring the Microscopic Maze: The Structure and Function of the Hippocampal Arterial Supply
Exploring the Microscopic Maze: The Structure and Function of the Hippocampal Arterial Supply Open
The hippocampus is a critical organ for memory storage and processing. The blood supply of the hippocampus is derived from the branches of the anterior choroidal artery and posterior cerebral arteries. Parts of the hippocampus are identifi…
View article: Exploring the Microscopic Maze: The Structure and Function of the Hippocampal Arterial Supply
Exploring the Microscopic Maze: The Structure and Function of the Hippocampal Arterial Supply Open
The Hippocampus is a critical organ for memory storage and processing. The Blood supply of the hippocampus is derived from the branches of the anterior choroidal artery and posterior cerebral arteries. Parts of the hippocampus are identifi…
View article: Genotypical analysis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors using next-generation sequencing
Genotypical analysis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors using next-generation sequencing Open
Background: To study the prevalence of genetic mutations in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) using next-generation sequencing at a tertiary care center in northern India. Methods: We performed genotypic analysis of hist…
View article: ‘The Recommended Deltoid Intramuscular Injection Sites in the Adult Population: A Cadaveric study with an Orthopedic Perspective’
‘The Recommended Deltoid Intramuscular Injection Sites in the Adult Population: A Cadaveric study with an Orthopedic Perspective’ Open
Background The deltoid is a common site for intramuscular injections, but guidelines for administration lack standardization. Global researchers propose various techniques, and recent study reports indicate a 1.5-15% incidence of nerve pal…
View article: Causal Relationships Between Physical Activity and Arthrokinematic Integrity of the Ankle Joint-Foot Complex Across Normal and Pathological Phenomena: A Case-Control Analysis
Causal Relationships Between Physical Activity and Arthrokinematic Integrity of the Ankle Joint-Foot Complex Across Normal and Pathological Phenomena: A Case-Control Analysis Open
Introduction Muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and cartilage undergo age-related changes, affecting the foot-ankle joint complex biomechanics in both genders. While international studies have extensively researched these dynamics, Indian…
View article: Musculoskeletal Pathologies Affecting Shoulder Girdle: A Systematic Review with Anatomical and Radiological Validation
Musculoskeletal Pathologies Affecting Shoulder Girdle: A Systematic Review with Anatomical and Radiological Validation Open
Musculoskeletal pathologies affecting shoulder girdle joints, other than gleno-humeral joint such as acromioclavicular joint arthritis, tendonitis, subacromial bursitis, subdeltoid bursitis, and osteochondritis dissecans, are relatively ra…
View article: Legal Frameworks Upholding Deceased Individuals’ Rights and Enabling the Use of Cadavers in Anatomy Education and Research: A Systematic Review
Legal Frameworks Upholding Deceased Individuals’ Rights and Enabling the Use of Cadavers in Anatomy Education and Research: A Systematic Review Open
The study of human cadavers is essential for teaching, advanced training, and research in medical and anatomical sciences. Medical institutions around the globe presently face a scarcity of cadaver supplies. For the majority of countries, …
View article: Artery of Percheron, an Uncommon Variant of Posterior Cerebral Circulation: A Case Report
Artery of Percheron, an Uncommon Variant of Posterior Cerebral Circulation: A Case Report Open
The posterior communicating artery (PcomA), P1 and P2 segments of the posterior cerebral arteries (PCAs) give rise to numerous small branches that chiefly supply the thalamus and midbrain. Thalamic vascular supply is classically categorize…
View article: “Musculoskeletal Pathologies Affecting Shoulder Girdle: A Systematic Review with Anatomical and Radiological Validation”
“Musculoskeletal Pathologies Affecting Shoulder Girdle: A Systematic Review with Anatomical and Radiological Validation” Open
Introduction Musculoskeletal pathologies affecting shoulder girdle joints, other than gleno-humeral joint such as acromioclavicular joint arthritis, tendonitis, subacromial bursitis, subdeltoid bursitis, and osteochondritis dissecans, are …
View article: Is antero‑lateral complex of knee joint of critical importance in restoring rotational instability in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tear?
Is antero‑lateral complex of knee joint of critical importance in restoring rotational instability in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tear? Open
Antero-lateral ligament complex (ALC) is a vital structure for maintaining rotational stability of the knee. Evaluation of ALC radiologically (MRI) is still unpopular in setting of anterior cruciate ligament injury. A dire necessity exists…
View article: Legal Frameworks Upholding Deceased Individuals’ Rights and Enabling the Use of Cadavers in Anatomy Education and Research: A Systematic Review
Legal Frameworks Upholding Deceased Individuals’ Rights and Enabling the Use of Cadavers in Anatomy Education and Research: A Systematic Review Open
The study of human cadavers is essential for teaching, advanced training, and research in medical and anatomical sciences. Medical institutions, around the globe presently face the scarcity of cadaver supply. For the majority of countries,…
View article: A ruptured blister aneurysm of the A1 segment of the anterior cerebral artery with communicating hydrocephalus: a case report with histo-pathological and genetic predisposition
A ruptured blister aneurysm of the A1 segment of the anterior cerebral artery with communicating hydrocephalus: a case report with histo-pathological and genetic predisposition Open
Background: Cerebral arteries experience aneurysms more commonly than systemic arteries. This case report discusses a blister aneurysm that affected the anterior cerebral artery's A1 segment. The histological and genetic background is rela…
View article: Evaluation of Peyton’s Four-Step Approach for Skill Acquisition in Undergraduate Medical Students: A Prospective Randomized Study
Evaluation of Peyton’s Four-Step Approach for Skill Acquisition in Undergraduate Medical Students: A Prospective Randomized Study Open
Background Skills laboratory training for procedural skills has gained a lot of significance in recent years. An instructional approach that is becoming increasingly prevalent in medical education is Peyton’s four-step approach which demon…
View article: Quadrangular Space Syndrome: a systematic review of surgical and medical therapeutic advances
Quadrangular Space Syndrome: a systematic review of surgical and medical therapeutic advances Open
Background: The axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery are compressed in Quadrangular Space Syndrome (QSS), which can be treated with conservative approaches or surgical decompression in recalcitrant instances. There are no…
View article: Does the self-limiting condition of plantar fasciitis necessitate intrusive management techniques?
Does the self-limiting condition of plantar fasciitis necessitate intrusive management techniques? Open
Plantar fasciitis (PF), a multifactorial and self-limiting enthesopathy, is treated very differently by each surgeon, and there is now substantial research being conducted worldwide, primarily focusing on invasive modes of management. Indi…
View article: Practical Anatomy Online Learning among COVID-19 Pandemic Era
Practical Anatomy Online Learning among COVID-19 Pandemic Era Open
Introduction: With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital learning has been implemented in medical colleges across India to continue the ongoing medical education. Anatomy is the basis of medical science and is best learned through off…
View article: Quadrangular Space Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Surgical and Medical Therapeutic advances
Quadrangular Space Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Surgical and Medical Therapeutic advances Open
The Axillary Nerve (AXN) and Posterior Circumflex Humeral Artery (PCHA) are compressed in quadrangular space syndrome (QSS), which can be treated with conservative approaches or surgical decompression in recalcitrant instances. There are n…
View article: Deltoid Intramuscular Injections: A Systematic Review of Underlying Neurovascular Structures to the Muscle and Proposing a Relatively Safer Site
Deltoid Intramuscular Injections: A Systematic Review of Underlying Neurovascular Structures to the Muscle and Proposing a Relatively Safer Site Open
The deltoid is the preferred site for intramuscular injection (IMI) because of its easy accessibility for drug and vaccine administration. Government immunization advisories, standard anatomy textbooks, and researchers have proposed variou…
View article: The Anatomical Basis of Seizures
The Anatomical Basis of Seizures Open
Paroxysmal alteration of neurological function caused by an excessive hypersynchronous neuronal discharge in the brain is known as seizure. Non-epileptic seizure is short-lived while epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by tw…
View article: Revisiting the Surgical Approaches to Decompression in Quadrilateral Space Syndrome: A Cadaveric Study
Revisiting the Surgical Approaches to Decompression in Quadrilateral Space Syndrome: A Cadaveric Study Open
Background Quadrangular space syndrome involves compression of the axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery. In a few cases, its management requires surgical decompression. The current study reviews the surgical approaches us…