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Preventing Childhood Obesity By Discouraging Digital Marketing Of Food, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The global trends reveal that the currently available estimates of obesity have become almost three times when compared with the estimates in the year 1975. Even children have not been spared of this threat and close to 39 million children in the under-5 age group were overweight or obese. Even though a wide range of factors determines the prevalence of childhood overweight or obesity in a region, the findings of a recently released report from the European region have emphasized the digital marketing of foods rich in fats, salt, and sugars to children. There is no doubt that the food …

Primary Fallopian Tube Carcinoma Preoperative Diagnostic Dilemma, Shalini Bhalla, Shalini Rawat, Sameer Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma is an uncommon female genital tract malignancy that resembles epithelial ovarian neoplasm clinically and radiologically. We present a case of 49-year-old woman with postmenopausal intermittent vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain, and pelvic mass for 3 months. On physical examination, lower abdominal tenderness was found. Ultrasound examination revealed bilateral hydrosalpinx with hematometra. Her serum cancer antigen-125 was raised (190.0 U/ml). With the clinical diagnosis of endometrial cancer, patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy, infracolic omentectomy and rectal deposit biopsy. Microscopic examination showed features of serous adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube. Histologically, it is indistinguishable from …

A Giant Mucopyocele Of The Ethmoidal Sinus Resulting In Impeding Orbital Complications, Santosh Kumar Swain, Debasmita Dubey

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Mucoceles are benign and slow-growing lesions of the paranasal sinus that develop following blockage of the sinus ostium. It slowly enlarges and fills the paranasal sinus completely. If the mucocele content is infected, the lesion is called a mucopyocele. Most of the mucoceles are found in the frontal and anterior ethmoidal sinuses. It may expand to the orbit, leading to ocular disorders. The clinical manifestations of the paranasal sinus mucocele depend on the vital structures affected and can be classified as rhinological, ophthalmologic, and neurologic symptoms and signs. Preoperative computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging are helpful to identify …

May–Hegglin Anomaly A Rare Hereditary Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia, Vinaya Singh, Mazhar Nasir Khan, Sushma Malik, Poonam Wade, Vrinda Kulkarni

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Neonatal thrombocytopenia is a common entity encountered in neonatal intensive care unit. Diagnosis often becomes challenging because of broad range of possible clinical diagnoses. Careful evaluation and history taking are the backbone of sound diagnosis. During such diagnostic dilemma, investigation as basic as peripheral smear examination can come to a rescue. Here, we present a rare case of neonatal autoimmune thrombocytopenia. On the basis of detailed history, careful examination, and basic investigations, diagnosis of May–Hegglin anomaly was made which was later confirmed by genetic studies (rare mutation in myosin heavy chain 9 gene).

Post Chemotherapy Diagnostic Dilemma A Case Report, Prachi Goel, Atin Singhai, Suresh Babu, Apul Goel

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Diagnostic evaluation of tumors in their posttherapeutic stage requires a meticulous approach for correct diagnosis as chemotherapy or radiotherapy often alters the tumor characteristics that vary significantly from their pretherapeutic phase. Here, we report a case of chemotherapy-received retroperitoneal lymph node deposits of metastatic testicular embryonal carcinoma that failed to express immunohistochemistry (IHC) markers employed to make diagnosis in the pretherapeutic phase. The dilemma of overdiagnosis so created was resolved by the use of added markers that probably could sustain the slaught of chemotherapy. Therefore, a judicious and diligent understanding of the use and action of IHC markers is utmost …

Metastatic Cystic Melanoma Of Unknown Primary Masquerading As Sarcoma Report Of A Rare Occurrence, Kavita Mardi, Akshita Mehta, Rashpal Thakur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Malignant melanoma of unknown primary is rare. Cystic malignant melanoma is again rare. Metastatic malignant melanoma with unknown primary presenting as a cystic mass in the anteromedial compartment of the thigh masquerading as soft tissue sarcoma has not been reported so far. We report one such rare occurrence in a 63-year-old male and review pertinent literature to increase awareness regarding such unusual presentations of malignant melanoma among radiologists and clinicians.

Mustadi Yapana Basti (Medicated Enema) In The Management Of Oligozoospermia: A Case Series, Ankur Kumar Tanwar, Sujata Rajan, Manoj Kumar Shamkuwar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Infertility is a global issue of concern in the modern era, affecting 8%–12% of couples globally. Although the etiology of infertility is varied and difficult to determine, a good proportion of cases can be attributed to male. The most common cause of male infertility is oligozoospermia. Oligozoospermia is a decrease in sperm concentration below 15 million sperm/ml in semen ejaculate.

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is a similar clinical condition mentioned in

Ayurveda

in which the

Shukra Dhatu

is diminished both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Ayurveda

has specified many therapeutic interventions and practices, including the

Panchakarma

procedure,

Basti Karma

, for the strengthening of …

Short-Term Effect Of Multifidus Muscle Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation In Chronic Low Back Pain, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sarika Chaudhary

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Interventions for mechanical low back pain (LBP) include physical therapy and pharmaceutical management, as well as surgical intervention. Although the paraspinal muscles have been identified as important spinal stabilizers and are targeted during physical therapy, diminished activation of this muscle can lead to biomechanical dysfunction and lead to mechanical LBP. Intramuscular electrical stimulation (IMES) with low-frequency (2 Hz) current facilitates release of endogenous opioids which promotes analgesia and causes activation of multifidus muscle and improves the changes produced by muscular dysfunction. After single session of intervention, the patient reported that her pain levels were 0 and 1 on a numeric …

Spectrum Of Incidental Tumors In Autopsy Specimens A Histopathological Analysis Of 797 Cases, Bhavya P. Mohan, Lesitha Sivaraman, Surekha Vijayan, Aathira G. Das

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Autopsy supplemented with histopathological examination is important in finding the cause and manner of death. Although not common, neoplastic lesions are encountered in autopsy specimens.

AIM:

The aim of this study was to analyze the various incidental tumors (both benign and malignant) in medicolegal autopsies.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In this retrospective study, a total of 797 medicolegal autopsies done over a period of 2 years (January 2019–December 2020) were analyzed. Cases in which tumors were diagnosed were selected and details including age, gender, death scenario, and other relevant histopathological findings were noted in each of these.

RESULTS:

We noted …

Community Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices For Protection Against The Malaria A Cross-Sectional Study In A Rural Area Of Aspirational District In Haryana, India, Abhishek Singh, Rajni Kumari Rai, Sanjeet Panesar, Vikas Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Malaria poses a great socioeconomic burden on humanity as it affects the majority of countries in the tropical and subtropical regions. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 445,000 in 2016, a similar to the previous year (446,000). This study was conducted with the aim to assess community knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) for protection against the malaria.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was community-based with a cross-sectional study conducted for 4 months in the 6 villages under the subcenter Sangail, with household as a sampling unit, and study participants were selected by randomized multistage sampling technique. A pretested, …

Model Rural Health Research Unit’S Ns1-Based Serosurveillance Recommends For Vector Control In Rural Villages Of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India, Chetram Meena, Supriya Chouhan, Suresh Yadav, Mahendra Thakor, Suman Sundar Mohanty

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Infectious diseases are important public health issues in India. Rajasthan state reported 20,749 numbers of dengue fever (DF) cases in 2021, which was 10.73% of the country’s total dengue cases.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aim of the study was to diagnose fever cases in the nearby villages of Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU) through the use of its diagnostic facility and to mitigate the diseases using appropriate control methods.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is a community health center (CHC)-based serosurveillance study. The study subjects were the patients who reported at the Outpatient Department of the CHCs Bhanpur Kalan …

Utilization Of Online Health Information By Smartphone Users Of An Urban Area Of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu – A Cross-Sectional Study, Kalaivani Annadurai, Ragavi Vetrivel

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Internet has become a popular first-hand source of information for preventive, promotive, and curatives services. Online health information seekers face a big challenge with unregulated flow of information from Internet.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE:

To assess the utilization of online health information of smartphone users and to study the various determinants of utilization of online health information of smartphone users of an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 216 adult smartphone users residing in an urban area of Thiruporur, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Through a systematic random sampling method, …

Assessment Of Nutritional And Mental Health Status Of Institutionalized Geriatric People, K. Remitha Joyce, Sheila John, Sarah Jane Monica

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Health and nutritional assessment of the institutionalized geriatric population is essential in providing better health care.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the institutionalized geriatric population’s nutritional and mental health status.

METHODOLOGY:

One hundred elderly people aged 60 years and above residing at Little Drops – Old Age Home, Mangadu, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, were selected for the study. General information was obtained using a structured interview schedule. Nutrient intake was assessed using the three day dietary recall method. Standard methods were used to measure anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical parameters. Mental health was assessed using the Depression, anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42) …

Cytohistological Correlation Of Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology With Emphasis On Discordant Cases A Tertiary Care Center Study, G. V. Neethu, C. R. Preethi, B. Nikethan, Arijita Banik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a reliable, most noninvasive, cheap, and efficient procedure to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules.[

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] The six proposed Bethesda categories are known to reduce the “gray zone” in thyroid FNA that can be due to the nature of the aspirates and the level of experience of cytopathologists.[

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]

AIM:

This study was aimed at finding the causes for cytohistological discordance, thereby minimizing the false-positive (FP) and false-negative (FN) results.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

This was a retrospective study of FNA cytology of thyroid nodules with histopathological findings on subsequent surgical resection and …

Maternal And Neonatal Determinants Of Perinatal Mortality In Selected Tertiary Care Hospital Of North Karnataka, Uma Laxman Kole, Sudha Annasaheb Raddi, Anita Dadi Dalal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Goal 3 of sustainable development aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people of all ages. One of the components for achieving this objective is the improvement of maternal and child health, with the perinatal mortality (PM) rate serving as an indicator. This study aimed to know the probable cause of perinatal death at a medical center of tertiary care to reduce the incidence of perinatal death and enhance the quality of care.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to study the incidence and associated risk factors of PM in a selected tertiary care hospital. …

Clinicoepidemiological Profile Of Severe Acute Malnutrition Children Admitted To The Nutritional Rehabilitation Center Of A Tertiary Care Center In Davangere A Retrospective Study, Shalini Hurlihal, G. S. Vidya, R. Varalakshmi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major public health problem which the world is facing right now. Nineteen million children in the world are suffering from SAM. The current study was undertaken to study the clinicoepidemiological profile and the treatment outcome of SAM children admitted to the nutritional rehabilitation center (NRC).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A retrospective record-based study was carried out in children with SAM and those who were admitted to NRC during the period of 1 year (March 2018–2019) were included in the study. One hundred and eighteen children were included in the study.

RESULTS:

Seventy-one (60.16%) belonged …

Awareness Of Stroke In A Teaching Hospital In North Karnataka A Cross-Sectional Study, Saraswathi N. Tenagi, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Karkal Ravishankar Naik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

The 2018 consensus statement of the Indian Stroke Association ranks stroke as the second leading cause of death in India, thus making it a public health challenge. The associated stigma and inadequate knowledge stand as a hurdle in early detection of the disease, which delays treatment leading to disabilities.

AIMS:

To assess the awareness of risk factors, warning symptoms, and treatment of stroke and its consequences.

METHODOLOGY:

This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted between July 2019 and January 2020. Relatives of patients who came to the outpatient and inpatient departments of psychiatry in a tertiary care teaching hospital …

Determinants Of Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescent Students In North Karnataka, Mahaling Mallikarjun Hulagbali, Sangeeta N. Kharde

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Globally, childhood and adolescent obesity prevalence has reached alarming levels with grave public health consequences. It is believed that a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of calorie-dense and low-nutritional-value foods are two of the most significant etiological factors contributing to the rising prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity in developing countries.

OBJECTIVE:

The main objective was to study the contributing factors (determinants) of obesity among adolescent students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to October 2019 among 1050 schoolchildren from different schools in Belagavi. The results used for comparison were based on descriptive statistics, …

Gender Variability In Performance Of Multiple-Choice Question-Based Assessment On Medical Biochemistry Topics Among 1, Elvia Jamatia, Binita Goswami, Smita Kaushik, Bidhan Chandra Koner

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Owing to its popularity and ubiquity, multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are now a commonly used assessment means used in medical education. However, the gender variability in the performance of students in MCQ-based examinations has been a notable topic of exploration in educational research.

AIM:

To discern if there are any gender-based differences in the performance as well as the risk-taking tendency in MCQ-based assessment among the 1

st

year medical students in Biochemistry.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This observational study was carried out on 237 1

st

year MBBS students as an end-of-module assessment test on “Miscellaneous topics in Biochemistry.” Six …

A Cross-Sectional Study On The Mental Health Of Survivors Of Covid-19 In Tamil Nadu, India, Guruvammal Paramasivam, Vikhram Ramasubramanian, Sugaparaneetharan Ayyanar, S. Mathumathi, P. Bijulakshmi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

The novel coronavirus COVID 19 has been having an impact on the mental health of people. Studies have shown that a considerable percentage of people who have recovered from the infection suffer from mental health issues. Hence, it is important to follow-up on the persons who have recovered from the illness so that adequate support is provided to aid in reducing morbidity due to the illness.

METHODOLOGY:

The study was conducted among persons who had recovered from COVID-19 in a single hospital. Participants were contacted a month following their discharge from the hospital and they were encouraged to fill …

Incidence Of Inflammatory Reactions After Intravitreal Injection Of A Biosimilar Of Ranibizumab For The Treatment Of Various Retinal Vascular Conditions, Vivek Basavprabhu Wani, Ankita Agarwal, Arvind L. Tenagi, Bhagyajyothi Khanagavi, Shivanand Channabasu Bubanale, Nagbhushan Chougule, Chethana Warad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Razumab is a biosimilar of ranibizumab and its intravitreal injection in various retinal diseases has been reported with good results. However, the incidence of inflammation in the anterior chamber and vitreous after the intravitreal injection of Razumab has not been studied so far.

AIMS OF THE STUDY:

The aim of this study was to study the incidence of inflammatory reaction in the anterior chamber and vitreous after intravitreal Razumab.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

It was a single-center, nonrandomized observational study of eyes that received intravitreal Razumab injection for various retinal indications. The eyes were examined for anterior chamber and vitreous …

A Comparison Of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy Of Opioid-Free Anesthesia Using Intravenous Paracetamol (15 Mg/Kg), Lignocaine (2 Mg/Kg), And Magnesium Sulfate (20 Mg/Kg) Versus Standard Opioid Anesthesia Using Intravenous Tramadol (2 Mg/Kg) For Preemptive Analgesia In Abdominal Surgeries Under General Anesthesia, Neena Jain, Neha Surendran, Meera Kumari, Pradeep Kumar, Veena Patodi, Kavita Jain

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience and is considered the fifth vital sign. Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is a technique where no intraoperative systemic, neuraxial, or intracavitary opioids are administered during the anesthesia. The prescription misuse/overuse has generated an opioid crisis which has led to the need for OFA. In this study, we will investigate the 24-h postsurgical analgesia and analgesic consumption with the use of OFA versus opioid anesthesia (tramadol) in patients undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.

METHODOLOGY:

Sixty patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Grade I-II scheduled for various abdominal surgeries were randomly assigned …

Outcome Of Management Of Patients With Bph And Vesical Calculi, Rajendra B. Nerli, Keyur Patel, Shreyas Rai, Shadab Sadiq Rangrez, Neeraj S. Dixit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) among others include bladder stones. The prevalence of vesical calculus is eight times higher in men having BPH (3.4%) as compared with men without BPH (0.4%). The guidelines suggest that BPH obstruction should be managed along with removal of bladder stones. The objective of the study was to study the outcome of surgery in patients with BPH and bladder calculi.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This prospective study included all patients undergoing surgical treatment for BPH with vesical calculi. Outcomes were measured in terms of blood loss, operating time, days of hospitalization, postoperative urinary …

Re-Emergence Of Rabies Assessment Of Knowledge And Self-Reported Practices Regarding Rabies Among Youth In Central Kerala, Anit Maria Thomas, V. Lakshmi, Akash Arun, Shaliet Rose Sebastian

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In India, about 15 million people are bitten by animals, mostly dogs, every year and need post-exposure prophylaxis. During and after the Covid era, there has been an increase in the number of cases of rabies and deaths due to rabies. It is estimated that number of animal bites may be many times more than those reported. The recent rabies death among people who have taken anti-rabies vaccines on schedule have triggered concerns.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the existing knowledge and self-reported practices among youth regarding rabies in central Kerala.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The present cross sectional study was conducted …

Comparative Evaluation Of Surface Roughness Of Herbal Denture Cleansing Tablet Containing Essential Oils Of Tulsi And Lemongrass, 0.12% Chlorhexidine Digluconate, And Commercially Available Denture Cleansing Tablet On Heat Cure Polymethyl Methacrylate Denture Base Resin An, Harpreet Singh Manaktala, Raghunath Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Poor denture hygiene is a risk factor for oral infections and systemic dissemination. Denture cleanliness is essential to prevent malodor, poor esthetics, and the accumulation of plaque/calculus with its deleterious effect on the mucosa. Denture base resins become colonized by several microbial species in the oral cavity. There are number of tablets, pastes, and powders available for cleaning dentures with a variety of manufacturer’s claims for their relative efficacies. The increase in the use of denture cleaners can lead to more wear of the heat cure polymethyl surface leading to surface roughness. The increase in the surface roughness of …

Effect Of Vitiligo On Hearing – A Clinical Scenario, K. Neema, Basavaraj P. Belaldavar, Bhavana R. Doshi, Prashant H. Patil, Shilpa Dayanand Mallapur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Melanocytes present in epidermis, mucous membranes, and other tissues are reduced in vitiligo, which is a chronic multifactorial illness with a complex pathophysiology. The first person to mention the existence of pigment cells in the cochlea in the inner ear was Alphonse Corti in 1831. Melanocytes are particularly prevalent in places with apparent significant secretory or metabolic function, such as Reissner’s membrane, the vascular stria, and other highly vascularized areas. Only a few studies have examined the assessment of hearing in vitiligo patients, and a number of anomalies have been noted. In this regard, the goal of the current …

Meta-Analysis Of Interrelation Between Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen-4 (+49a>G) Polymorphism And Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion, Animesh Chowdhury, Ratan Kumar Das, Manoj Lama

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The most frequent consequence of pregnancy is a miscarriage, which occurs when a pregnancy terminates before the fetus achieves viability. Fifteen percent of clinically confirmed pregnancies result in miscarriage, and overall reproductive losses are closer to 50%. The prevalence of RSA ranges from 1% to 5% of all couples attempting to conceive. Approximately, half of all recurrent miscarriages (RMs) are unexplained. The objective of this study was to explore the plausible association of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) +49A>G polymorphism and recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) susceptibility. We conducted a comprehensive search in various databases for research articles published in relation …

Prevalence And Predictors Of Stress During Covid Pandemic Among Health-Care Workers In India A Systematic Review, Janmejaya Samal, Bornali Datta, Subbanna Jonnalagada

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of its kinds of public health emergencies that the world is grappling with. The health-care workers (HCWs) were at the forefront of the battle against this scourge. As a result of continuous service delivery, they experienced stress and burnout which varied from the type of HCWs, gender, type of service, and the length of service rendered by them. Given the context, this systematic review assessed the prevalence and predictors of stress among different types of HCWs in India. The systematic review was conducted using PubMed search engine and 13 articles were selected for the purpose …

Innovation In Health Care – A Roadmap For This Paradigm Shift, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The increasing burden of disease, rising health-care costs, rise in the patients’ and public’s expectations, and aging population all emphasize the constraints in providing quality health care with limited resources. The ability to innovate will be the determining factor in the future of health-care organizations. The editorial gives an overview of the dimensions that come into play to develop an organizational culture or an innovation ecosystem in health science organizations.

Vitamin D Status Of Children At A Tertiary Care Hospital Of Agartala, North-East India A Cross-Sectional Study, Mahmood Dhahir Al-Mendalawi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.