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View article: Disease burden due to respiratory syncytial virus infection among under-5 children of India for 2020: a multiplicative model using meta-estimates
Disease burden due to respiratory syncytial virus infection among under-5 children of India for 2020: a multiplicative model using meta-estimates Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) among under-5 (U5) children. Generating evidence on disease burden is important to inform decisions regarding RSV preventive st…
View article: Epitypification of the Myanmar endemic Cinnamomum birmanicum (Lauraceae)
Epitypification of the Myanmar endemic Cinnamomum birmanicum (Lauraceae) Open
The status of Cinnamomum birmanicum Kosterm., an imperfectly known species is clarified by designating an epitype. A description of the species is also provided based on the available specimens at CAL.
View article: Evaluation of Saliay pH in Patients Before and After Scaling Treatment
Evaluation of Saliay pH in Patients Before and After Scaling Treatment Open
Introduction: The presence of plaque and calculus on the tooth surface can be an indicator of oral environment condition and status. Periodontal treatment plays an important role, especially in maintaining the salivary pH in a normal value…
View article: Air Pollution Impact on Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development (APiPED) in India: Protocol for a Cohort Study
Air Pollution Impact on Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development (APiPED) in India: Protocol for a Cohort Study Open
Background The impact of air pollution on early childhood development in low-pollution settings is well known. However, comprehensive evidence from high-pollution environments such as the Delhi National Capital Region in India remains limi…
View article: Rural-urban disparities in tobacco use among middle aged and elderly Indian adults: a multivariate decomposition analysis
Rural-urban disparities in tobacco use among middle aged and elderly Indian adults: a multivariate decomposition analysis Open
Tobacco use was found to be more prevalent in rural than urban areas and among the poorer wealth quintiles. Differences in the prevalence of various socio-economic and cultural factors were found to contribute to the rural-urban difference…
View article: Exploring potential barriers and facilitators to integrate tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco control programmes in India
Exploring potential barriers and facilitators to integrate tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco control programmes in India Open
Our findings highlight the critical importance of addressing barriers and facilitators to implementing programmes in India for tackling the triple burden of TB, DM, and TC. A multidimensional approach and targeted strategies are needed for…
View article: Cost of Delivery Care Services from Provider’s Perspective at a Sub-district Hospital in Northern India
Cost of Delivery Care Services from Provider’s Perspective at a Sub-district Hospital in Northern India Open
Background: Maternal and early neonatal mortality can be prevented to a great extent if deliveries are conducted at adequately equipped health facilities. However, the provision of these services has economic implications. This study was c…
View article: Energy dense nutritional supplements improve weight gain among malnourished adults with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis: an open-label randomized controlled trial in Faridabad, India
Energy dense nutritional supplements improve weight gain among malnourished adults with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis: an open-label randomized controlled trial in Faridabad, India Open
This open-label randomized controlled trial in India assessed the impact of a peanut-based energy-dense nutritional supplement (EDNS) on weight gain among undernourished adults with drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis in India. EDNS si…
View article: Resource utilisation and cost of hospitalisation with community-acquired pneumonia among older adults in India, 2018–2020
Resource utilisation and cost of hospitalisation with community-acquired pneumonia among older adults in India, 2018–2020 Open
Introduction Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an important cause of hospitalisation among older adults. Assessing costs of CAP hospitalisation aids in economic evaluation of preventive interventions and guides policy decisions. Method…
View article: Dose-finding and in vivo safety study of an adipose targeted leptin gene therapy for congenital leptin deficiency
Dose-finding and in vivo safety study of an adipose targeted leptin gene therapy for congenital leptin deficiency Open
Congenital leptin deficiency is a monogenic disease originated from adipose tissue, causing hyperphagia, severe obesity, and hyperinsulinemia. Moreover, most forms of lipodystrophy syndromes exhibit leptin deficiency. Leptin replacement th…
View article: Pathfinders in the Sky: Formal Decision-Making Models for Collaborative Air Traffic Control in Convective Weather
Pathfinders in the Sky: Formal Decision-Making Models for Collaborative Air Traffic Control in Convective Weather Open
Air traffic can be significantly disrupted by weather. Pathfinder operations involve assigning a designated aircraft to assess whether airspace that was previously impacted by weather can be safely traversed through. Despite relatively rou…
View article: Association between Preanaesthetic Checkup Parameters and Postoperative Recovery Score: A Cross-sectional Study
Association between Preanaesthetic Checkup Parameters and Postoperative Recovery Score: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Elective surgeries are typically preceded by a thorough health assessment conducted by an anaesthetist during the Preanaesthesia Check-Up (PAC). This process involves evaluating the patient’s medical history, conducting a phy…
View article: Retail Food Environment in an Urban Resettlement Colony of Delhi: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Retail Food Environment in an Urban Resettlement Colony of Delhi: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The changing retail food environment contributes to increasing burden of obesity and noncommunicable diseases. The study assessed the density of retail stores along with availability, price, and placement of food options in a l…
View article: Association between exposure to fine particulate matter from different emission sources and mental health outcomes in India
Association between exposure to fine particulate matter from different emission sources and mental health outcomes in India Open
Growing evidence demonstrated that exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) increases mental health risk via neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. However, less is known about the relative contribution of PM2.5 originating fro…
View article: Air Pollution Impact on Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development (APiPED) in India: Protocol for a Cohort Study (Preprint)
Air Pollution Impact on Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development (APiPED) in India: Protocol for a Cohort Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The impact of air pollution on early childhood development in low-pollution settings is well known. However, comprehensive evidence from high-pollution environments such as the Delhi National Capital Region in India remains lim…
View article: Need to Loosen the Politico-bureaucratic Stranglehold over the National Health Mission
Need to Loosen the Politico-bureaucratic Stranglehold over the National Health Mission Open
National Health Mission (NHM), started in 2008, is a paradigm shift in public health system in India in terms of higher allocation, community involvement, setting standards. However, it is working suboptimally due to the politico-bureaucra…
View article: Histogenesis of White Pulp of the Human Foetal Spleen at Different Gestational Age Groups: A Cross-sectional Study
Histogenesis of White Pulp of the Human Foetal Spleen at Different Gestational Age Groups: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: The spleen is a highly vascular, ductless and the largest lymphoid organ in our body. Its functions include phagocytosis and immune responses. In the foetus, haematopoiesis is the primary function of the spleen, which regress…
View article: Otoacariasis: A Parasitic Infestation of Rarity among Humans
Otoacariasis: A Parasitic Infestation of Rarity among Humans Open
Otoacariasis is the infestation of animal or human ear canal by arthropods of the Acari subclass. Ticks and mites infest domestic and wild animals commonly; however, reports of mite infestations in the human ear are not commonly found in l…
View article: A vicious cycle of frailty and acute lower respiratory infection among community-dwelling adults (≥ 60 years): Findings from a multi-site INSPIRE cohort study, India
A vicious cycle of frailty and acute lower respiratory infection among community-dwelling adults (≥ 60 years): Findings from a multi-site INSPIRE cohort study, India Open
We studied the relationship of frailty and acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) among a multi-site cohort of community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years in India. During January 2019‒January 2020, participants completed the Edmonton…