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View article: Assessing the Impact of Domestic Wastewater in Tirupattur Urban Region
Assessing the Impact of Domestic Wastewater in Tirupattur Urban Region Open
The study investigates the impact of domestic wastewater patterns on public health in the Tirupattur urban region, a rapidly urbanising area facing significant challenges in water and wastewater management. As the population grows, the vol…
View article: Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence models for imaging detection of hepatic steatosis through systematic review and meta analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence models for imaging detection of hepatic steatosis through systematic review and meta analysis Open
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly prevalent chronic liver condition affecting nearly 30% of the global population. Characterized by hepatic steatosis in the absence of significant alcohol intake, NAFLD can progre…
View article: The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Untreated Domestic Wastewater in Tirupattur urban limits of Tirupattur District in Tamil Nadu
The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Untreated Domestic Wastewater in Tirupattur urban limits of Tirupattur District in Tamil Nadu Open
View article: "Linkages between Wastewater Management and Public Health in Tirupattur District"
"Linkages between Wastewater Management and Public Health in Tirupattur District" Open
View article: "Linkages Between Wastewater Management and Public Health in Tirupattur District"
"Linkages Between Wastewater Management and Public Health in Tirupattur District" Open
View article: Brain health in Diabetic Seniors: Understanding the Dementia dynamics
Brain health in Diabetic Seniors: Understanding the Dementia dynamics Open
Background In a landscape where both cognitive decline and diabetes are on the ascent globally, an increasingly pertinent question emerges: what interconnections exist between dementia and diabetes in older individuals? Cognitive impairmen…
View article: Pooled Prevalence of Byssinosis in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Pooled Prevalence of Byssinosis in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Byssinosis is an occupational lung disease affecting textile workers exposed to cotton, jute and hemp dust. It causes symptoms like cough, breathlessness, and wheezing which is more during Mondays. Diagnosis is mainly clinical. The true bu…
View article: Estimation of Novel Anthropometric Measurements among Normoglycemic Persons, Prediabetes, and Diabetes in the Indian Population: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
Estimation of Novel Anthropometric Measurements among Normoglycemic Persons, Prediabetes, and Diabetes in the Indian Population: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Central obesity is a risk factor for the development of diabetes mellitus (DM) and can be measured using various anthropometric measurements. Aim: This study is done to estimate novel anthropometric markers of obesity such as m…
View article: Establishing nomogram of blood pressure for late adolescents in India: Secondary analysis of NFHS-4 data
Establishing nomogram of blood pressure for late adolescents in India: Secondary analysis of NFHS-4 data Open
Background: Hypertension among adolescents is a public health problem, which is going to become more severe given the current obesity epidemic. There is a scarcity of information on the reference range value for blood pressure (BP) cut-off…
View article: Assessment of cardiovascular risk using WHO CVD risk prediction chart with respect to hypertension status among Indian population: A secondary analysis of National Family Health Survey (2015–16)
Assessment of cardiovascular risk using WHO CVD risk prediction chart with respect to hypertension status among Indian population: A secondary analysis of National Family Health Survey (2015–16) Open
Background: Hypertension, is a crucial risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Studies assessing the risk of developing CVD among high-risk groups like hypertensives is limited. Aim: The purpose of this study was t…
View article: Association of Serum Prolactin With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study From South India
Association of Serum Prolactin With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study From South India Open
View article: Serum progesterone on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) trigger as a predictor of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome – a retrospective analysis of seven years
Serum progesterone on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) trigger as a predictor of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome – a retrospective analysis of seven years Open
Having an elevated serum progesterone level on the day of hCG trigger was associated with lower pregnancy rates, but this is still not a robust marker to predict live births. More good quality evidence is needed.
View article: Post-tuberculosis sequelae and their correlation with quality of life: An observational study at a tertiary care center of north India
Post-tuberculosis sequelae and their correlation with quality of life: An observational study at a tertiary care center of north India Open
Background Lung impairment is a frequently recognised outcome in patients treated for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The impact of post-TB sequelae is not only restricted to clinical outcomes but also includes the quality of life and psycho-…
View article: Barriers to treatment-seeking for impairment of vision among elderly persons in a resettlement colony of Delhi: A population-based cross-sectional study
Barriers to treatment-seeking for impairment of vision among elderly persons in a resettlement colony of Delhi: A population-based cross-sectional study Open
Background & objectives: Uncorrected refractive error and cataract are the two most common causes of impairment of vision among elderly persons, and both are treatable. Treatment-seeking in patients is driven by symptom (decreased vision) …
View article: Single Dose of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose Prevents Anemia for 6 Months among Moderately or Severely Anemic Postpartum Women: A Case Study from India
Single Dose of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose Prevents Anemia for 6 Months among Moderately or Severely Anemic Postpartum Women: A Case Study from India Open
The effectiveness of intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) in quickly increasing normal hemoglobin concentration and replenishing body iron reserves up to 6-12 wk is known; however, its long-term effectiveness is unknown. In this study c…
View article: Risk Stratification as a Tool to Rationalize Quarantine of Health Care Workers Exposed to COVID-19 Cases: Evidence From a Tertiary Health Care Center in India
Risk Stratification as a Tool to Rationalize Quarantine of Health Care Workers Exposed to COVID-19 Cases: Evidence From a Tertiary Health Care Center in India Open
Quarantine of health care workers (HCWs) exposed to COVID-19-confirmed cases is a well-known strategy for limiting the transmission of infection. However, during a pandemic situation in a resource-constraint setting, we require an evidence…
View article: Diagnostic accuracy of non-contact infrared thermometers and thermal scanners: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of non-contact infrared thermometers and thermal scanners: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Infrared thermal screening, via the use of handheld non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs) and thermal scanners, has been widely implemented all over the world. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate its diagn…
View article: Facemasks for prevention of viral respiratory infections in community settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Facemasks for prevention of viral respiratory infections in community settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
: Existing data pooled from randomized controlled trials do not reveal a reduction in occurrence of ILI with the use of facemask alone in community settings.
View article: Correction: Health behaviors, outcomes and their relationships among young men aged 18-24 years in a rural area of north India: A cross-sectional study
Correction: Health behaviors, outcomes and their relationships among young men aged 18-24 years in a rural area of north India: A cross-sectional study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220285.].
View article: Health behaviors, outcomes and their relationships among young men aged 18-24 years in a rural area of north India: A cross-sectional study
Health behaviors, outcomes and their relationships among young men aged 18-24 years in a rural area of north India: A cross-sectional study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220285.].
View article: Prevalence of visual impairment and its association with vision-related quality of life among elderly persons in a resettlement colony of Delhi
Prevalence of visual impairment and its association with vision-related quality of life among elderly persons in a resettlement colony of Delhi Open
Burden of visual impairment is high among elderly persons living in urban resettlement colonies. It is largely avoidable. Eye-care services should be accessible and affordable to them.
View article: Quality of spirometry testing in a community setting: A study among elderly persons in a rural area of Haryana
Quality of spirometry testing in a community setting: A study among elderly persons in a rural area of Haryana Open
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis and management of COPD require good quality spirometry testing, which is currently not available at primary…
View article: Does vitamin A supplementation decrease the risk of progression of tuberculosis among household contacts?
Does vitamin A supplementation decrease the risk of progression of tuberculosis among household contacts? Open
View article: Challenges in the conduct of community-based research
Challenges in the conduct of community-based research Open
Community-based research is an excellent opportunity for medical students to learn outside the boundaries of a medical college, where health-related conditions and factors can be studied in a larger social context. It also brings a variety…
View article: An effectual analytics and cross sectional study on plagiarism among dental post graduates of Bangalore city
An effectual analytics and cross sectional study on plagiarism among dental post graduates of Bangalore city Open
Background: Plagiarism is the deliberate use of someone else’s thoughts, words or ideas as one’s own, without clear attribution of their source. It is a serious offense in academia and a major ethical concern in scientific writing. Despite…
View article: Relationship of dental caries and BMI among pre-school children of Bangalore city, India: a cross sectional study
Relationship of dental caries and BMI among pre-school children of Bangalore city, India: a cross sectional study Open
Background: Dental caries in young children is commonly untreated representing a public health problem and has also reported to affect their anthropometric outcomes, but the evidence is conflicting. Objectives: The aim of this study was to…