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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.[

1

] 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.[

2

]

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

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Exploring Factors That Affect Learning Process Of High Achievers And Low Achievers And The Role Of Medical Teachers, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The syllabus in the medical curriculum is extremely vast, and in order to attain the intended learning competencies, students have to take intensive efforts to continue or expedite the learning process. Learning in itself is a complex process, as a number of factors play their part to ensure that a medical student can understand and apply the concepts or even perform the skills/procedures. In general, factors affecting the learning process have been broadly categorized into intrinsic (viz. Learning style) and extrinsic (such as learning environment and support from teachers). It becomes extremely crucial that teachers should be aware of these …

Fibrolipoma Of The Buccal Mucosa A Rare Case Report, D. R. Keerthana, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Fibrolipoma is a benign neoplasm categorized as a histopathological variant of classical lipoma. The occurrence of fibrolipoma in the oral cavity is extremely rare. When present, it manifests as a pedunculated or sessile, soft, smooth-surfaced nodular mass. Although it may vary, the majority of lesions are <5 cm in size. There may be association between functional and aesthetic limitations related to anatomical sites. Hence, it is crucial to properly examine lipomas histopathologically for better treatment modalities. Here is a case report of fibrolipoma occurring in buccal mucosa.

Impact Of Low-Calorie Diet Plans And Structured Strength Training Regimens On Body Recomposition A Four-Month Case Report, Anu Sasidharan, Suja Gopalakrishnan, Sreelakshmi Mohandas

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

A normal body weight can be maintained by balancing skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and body fat mass (BFM). InBody™ 270 is an easy-to-use bioelectrical impedance device when it comes to monitoring body parameters such as SMM and BFM. Such body parameters when kept in balance can reduce lifestyle diseases. This case report is an attempt to elucidate the impact of different diet plans and exercise regimens on changing (recomposition) the body composition parameters (SMM, BFM, etc.). One of the authors performed the experiments and recorded the observations. The blueprint for the diet included strategies such as low-calorie plans and intermittent …

Rare Presentation Of Localized Gingival Overgrowth With Osseous Defect – Case Report, Ruchi Srivastava, Anju Gautam

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Gingival overgrowth is one of the most undesirable consequences that often lead to impaired esthetics and masticatory functions, compromised oral hygiene maintenance often requiring surgical excision of the excessive tissue. Gingival overgrowth belongs to a common group of lesions designated as focal reactive overgrowths. These growths are reactive in nature. A definitive diagnosis will then enable an appropriate management strategy. Peripheral giant-cell granuloma (PGCG) is a reactive focal overgrowth, ordinarily presents as an epulis-like growth. This is of a reactive rather than neoplastic nature and its pathogenesis is uncertain. It is widely considered to originate from the cells of the …

Bilateral Perisylvian Syndrome Management And Drug-Related Problems, Nirupama Kulkarni, Sarwamangala S. Nanjayyanamath, D. S. Usha, Sanatkumar B. Nyamagoud

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Perisylvian syndrome is a noncurable condition characterized by polymicrogyria in the perisylvian or perirolandic region. Perisylvian means the region or area of the brain that is responsible for language. The bilateral perisylvian syndrome is a congenital neurological condition marked by abnormal neuron distribution in the cortex. We report the case of a 21-year-old female patient with the complaints of recurrent generalized clonic–tonic seizures with intellectual development disorder, loss of consciousness (5–10 min), blurring of vision, poor academic performance, slurring of speech, and history of clubfoot. An intelligence quotient assessment was conducted, and the result showed borderline intelligence. She was diagnosed …

Influence Of Systematic Training On Morphophysiological And Motor Ability Profiles Of Indian Young Male Kayakers, Tamoghni Manna, Snehunsu Adhikari, Alak Kumar Syamal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Little information is there on the training effect on junior Indian kayakers. Hence, it is of great interest to explore the influence of systematic training on morphophysiological and motor ability profiles of Indian young male kayakers.

AIMS:

The aim of this study was to find out such a training intensity that would be suitable for junior athletes to reach the zenith of their success.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

This was carried out in the center of Jagatpur, Sports Authority of India on 11 male kayakers. The training program was divided into eight phases.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Body height, body weight, …

Primary Total Knee Replacement Without Drain A Good And Safe Practice To Inculcate, Sunil Kumar Thakur, Suresh Kumar Choudhary, Mukesh Kumar, Ravishekar N. Hiremath, K. P. Jaidev, Vk Rohini, Monika Sharma, Sisir Kumar Raut, Hardewa Ram

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The use of drain in primary total knee replacement (TKR) started with the belief that it prevents hematoma formation and infection. The fear of infection made this practice an essential step that enjoyed a long journey. However, in recent years, majority of evidence-based studies have not only been failed to provide substantial benefits of the drain but also have proven this a counterproductive step.

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of our study is to assess the outcome of performing primary TKR without the use of a drain.

METHODOLOGY:

After meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria, a prospective observational study was conducted on …

Age At Marriage And First Birth Interval A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Anushri Pradip Patil, Naresh K. Tyagi, Jang Bahadur Prasad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Age at marriage is one of the proximate determinants of fertility. Women with early age at marriage experiences early motherhood, associated with high fertility, low education, and rural residence accompanied with poverty. In the present study, an attempt has been made to evaluate age at marriage and factors affecting it and its effect on first birth interval (FBI) using systematic review and meta-analysis.

METHODOLOGY:

Inclusion criteria were availability of full- and free-text articles, published in English language, and current married age of mother being 13 years and above. PubMed and Google search was used for systematic review for the …

Evaluating The Validity Of The National List Of Essential Medicines 2015 For “Anesthetic Agents” In 2022 An Observational Cost Analysis, H. Shafeeq Ahmed

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND AIMS:

The concept of essential medicines (EMs) was introduced in 1977 by the World Health Organization. The most recent National List of EMs (NLEM) is the NLEM 2015, comprising 376 drugs. The following study was undertaken due to the lack of similar studies conducted on anesthetic agents and aims at evaluating “Section 1 – anesthetic agents” of NLEM 2015 and the relevance of EMs in India.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study takes into account the drugs under Section 1 anesthetic agents. Data were collected from MedGuideIndia, a database of medicines marketed in India. Both cost ratio and percentage …

Does A Ban On Liquor Sales Benefit Alcohol Dependence Patients? A Study On Usage And Procurement Of Alcohol During The Covid-19 Lockdown, Naren Albert Rajendran, Kailash Sureshkumar, Shabeeba Z. Kailash, Sivabackiya Chitravelu, Niha R. Rumaisa

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Restricting the availability of alcohol in “dry states” and during the COVID-19 lockdown reveal illegal trading and consumption of illicit liquor leading to deaths and use of alternate harmful substances. The current study aims to fill the gaps in the literature to study alcohol usage and its procurement during its complete ban of sale.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study of purposively sampled alcohol-dependent patients (

n

= 62) was conducted in an OPD setting, comparing two time periods: before and during total lockdown 2020. After reinforcing confidentiality and privacy, data were collected and analyzed.

RESULTS:

Alcohol usage during …