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New Dimensions Of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders: Navigating The Future, Vinay Hazarey

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

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Sigh: An Essential Physiological Breath, Chetan Khare

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Ethical Dilemma On Writing A Reply To A Letter To Editor, Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Role Of Co-Trimoxazole In Current Medical Practice, Ekadashi Rajni, Ayushi Jorwal, Vishnu Kumar Garg, Richa Sharma

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

The G20’S Vital Role In Global Health, Ram Kumar Garg

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

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Neonatal Presentation Of Factor X Deficiency, Arjani Patra, Qudsiya Ansari, Kailas G. Randad, Vinaya Ajaykumar Singh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Factor X is a Vitamin K-dependent serine protease synthesized in the liver. It is a key factor of the coagulation cascade as it is the first enzyme of a common pathway that leads to the formation of a stable fibrin clot. Both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways can lead to factor X activation. Inherited factor X deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive bleeding disorder. Inherited factor X deficiency is caused by mutations of the factor X gene that result in reduced or aberrant function of the factor X protein. Symptomatically, homozygous patients with severe hemorrhagic symptoms present early in the neonatal …

Partially Reducible Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia With Organoaxial Gastric Rotation In An Asymptomatic Child, Sohini Sengupta, Anmol Mishra, Narayan Pandit, Ankita Mishra, Sabyasachi Sarkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Paraoesophageal hernias are an extremely rare variety of hiatal hernias commonly encountered in elderly. This article illustrates the case of a 3-year-old child with features of urinary tract infection but incidentally diagnosed with paraesophageal hiatal hernia with associated organoaxial gastric rotation and a preprandial intrathoracic stomach with no symptoms congruent with his diagnosis. The diagnosis was suspected initially on ultrasonography of the right hemithorax and confirmed with barium studies and computed tomography with oral contrast. Although an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was advised by the clinician, the patient never underwent the procedure during our follow-up period.

Management Of Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture Secondary To Nonossifying Fibroma, Shrihari L. Kulkarni, Manjunath Daragad, Raviraj Patil, Amanulla Indikar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

This case report presents the unique occurrence of a pathological fracture in the subtrochanteric area of the left femur in a 7-year-old boy, attributed to a nonossifying fibroma (NOF). NOFs are benign bone lesions commonly found in pediatric patients, but complications leading to fractures are relatively rare. The clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and management of this case are discussed to highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing such conditions in the pediatric population.

Pediatric Cystic Nephroma: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Nandkishor Shinde, Rani Patil, Vinod Uplounkar, Kakoli Paul Choudhary, Manjunath Jyothinaikar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Pediatric cystic nephromas (PCNs) are rare, benign, multilocular cystic renal neoplasms affecting children <2 years. Morphological similarity between pediatric congenital cystic nephroma and other cystic renal tumors produces diagnostic dilemmas but has excellent prognosis after surgical excision. We report the case of a 14-month-old male child who presented with swelling left side of his abdomen for the past 3 months noticed by his mother. Mass was firm, bimanually palpable. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography abdomen showed it to be a well-defined thick-walled peripherally enhancing multiloculated complex cystic lesion in the left kidney. We have done a left nephrectomy and on histopathology, it shows multiple cysts with cyst walls lined by flattened cuboidal epithelium, the cystic septa show fibrovascular tissue and lymphomononuclear cells, and no blastemal elements were seen, which are classic features of PCN.

Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis Of Microplastics In Milk Samples, Pratiksha Badwanache, Suneel Dodamani

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

This study was undertaken to determine the amount and type of microplastics in different milk samples.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

Sample collection was done from branded, dairy, and directly from the cow shed and was then transferred to a conical flask. Containers were wrapped with aluminum foil to avoid contamination of the samples. A total of 100 mL of 5% sodium chloride solution was added to 200 mL of milk sample, rotated for 2 min, and was kept to undergo density separation for 15 min in a water bath. Whatman filter paper Grade I of pore size 11 µm is …

Variations In The Branching Pattern Of The Popliteal Artery In The North Karnataka Region: A Cadaveric Study, Supriya Noveltony, Drakshayini B. Kokati, B. R. Chaitra

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The clinically most important artery of the lower extremities is the popliteal artery. The normal branching pattern of the popliteal artery ranges between 92% and 96%. The branching pattern of the popliteal artery and its variations plays an important role for surgeons, radiologists, and anatomists during vascular grafting, surgical repair, embolectomy, knee replacements, diagnostic angiography, transluminal stent implementation, and transluminal angioplasty.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

To study the variations in the branching pattern of the popliteal artery in the north Karnataka region and discuss its clinical application.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

The present observational study was conducted on the formalin-fixed 15 …

Diabetic Retinopathy And The Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease Among Diabetic Patients Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Rural Tumkur, Karnataka, Chandana Krishna, B. Manoj Babu, S. Roopa Bharamshettar, Niharika Shetty

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Diabetes is a significant cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation. Diabetes is a growing challenge in India, with an estimated 8.7% diabetic population (between 20 and 70 years). The macrovascular disease is the primary pathogenic mechanism underlying coronary heart disease (CHD). Microvascular disease may play a prominent role in CHD development in diabetic individuals. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a specific marker of microvascular disease in type 2 diabetes. It is unclear, however, if the presence of DR signifies an increased risk of CHD.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assess the proportion of DR and 10-year …

Self-Assessment In Postgraduate Dental Education And Practice As A Learning Tool: A Questionnaire Study, Sunila B. Sangappa, Rohit Jain, Tamal Das, Ashwini Jithendra

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Self-assessment (SA) as a learning skill ascends engagement in learning but also promotes learners to take responsibility in understanding their current performance and revise on shortcomings. Pedagogical strategies involving the role of self-assessment skills at varied levels of curriculum, classroom, portfolios, and reflective writing are evidenced in the literature. Health-care providers have to continuously implement changes and keep upgrading their knowledge to fetch better results during their professional career actuating the necessity of SA during students’ training. Although recommendations from the Commission on Dental Accreditation to incorporate self-assessment as early as in predoctoral education have been emphasized, the need …

Impact Of Social Media Influence On Eating Behavior In Mid And Late Adolescent Children A Cross-Sectional Study, Aishwarya Patil, Gavishiddhayya Salimath, Mubashir Angolkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Adolescence is an important period of life when healthy behaviors are learned and cultivated to improve quality of life and physical function. During this time, it is important to eat well, exercise, and feel good about yourself. Social media is a part of adolescent life having many advantages, however, wrong information can have an adverse health effect. Adolescents are influenced by the content posted on social media, which frequently features a lot of fast-junk food marketing advertisements. In turn, these posts affect their eating preferences and choices and may change their perception of what constitutes a healthy eating behavior. …

Prevalence Of Unmet Need For Contraception Among Married Women Aged 15–49 Years In Urban And Rural Areas Of Telangana, Stefi Sundaran, Surendra Babu Darivemula, Sudha Bala, Devidas Prabhakarrao Tondare, S. Ajith Kumar, Sruthi Molagara

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

As reported by the National Family Health Survey-5, over 70% of currently married women aged 15–49 years have a demand for family planning. Women encounter a multitude of obstacles when it comes to accessing and adopting contraception, including limited knowledge, social disapproval, and inadequate availability of family planning resources.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of unmet need for contraception and factors affecting contraceptive behavior among reproductive age group women aged 15–49 years living in urban and rural areas of Telangana.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in urban and rural areas of Telangana …

The Radiographic Breadth Of The Talus Bone For Forensic And Clinical Use, Beryl Shitandi Ominde, Princess Uzoma Nwokolo, Princess Enakpoya, Joyce Ekeme Ikubor, Faithful Orovwoghene Omoro, Patrick Sunday Igbigbi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The accurate identification of unknown human remains plays a critical role in natural disaster scenarios and medico-legal cases in forensic anthropology and forensic medicine. This study aimed to determine normal reference values for the breadth of the talus bone using ankle radiographs from a Teaching Hospital in Delta State, Nigeria.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

This cross-sectional study retrospectively reviewed 107 digital ankle radiographs from patients aged 20 to 60 years (60 males and 47 females). Ethical clearance was obtained before accessing the digital images archived in a radiological unit of a Hospital in Delta State, Nigeria. The talus breadth was …

Grains Of Change – Analyzing Consumption Pattern Of Millets Among Rural Population: A Cross-Sectional Study, T Kavimalar, Rashmi Hullalli, Muttappa R. Gudadinni, Mallikarjun C. Yadavannavar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Millets, with their exceptional nutritional value, nonglutinous nature, and digestive ease, offer a wealth of benefits. They are rich in lecithin and known to fortify the nervous system. While millets such as jowar are dietary staples in rural India, they have often been relegated to animal feed and birdseed elsewhere. Despite India’s deep-rooted millet tradition, the consumption of pearl millet (bajra) declined by 67% in urban and 59% in rural areas between 1972–1973 and 2004–2005. Recognizing their potential, the Indian Government proposed the declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets to the UN.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of …

Prevalence Of Thyroid Disorders Among Pregnant Mothers Of Rural Bengaluru, Chaitra Krishna, Chandana Krishna, B. Manoj Babu

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Thyroid disorders constitute one of the most common endocrine disorders seen in pregnancy. Thyroid disorders may be overlooked in pregnancy because of nonspecific symptoms and hypermetabolic state of pregnancy. There is also a paucity of data on the prevalence of thyroid disorders in Indian pregnant women. Hence, this study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of thyroid disorders in pregnant women of rural Bengaluru.

OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this study were to describe the prevalence of thyroid disorders during pregnancy among the study subjects.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

This hospital-based descriptive study was conducted among the antenatal mothers of the …

Doctor–Patient Communication At An Urban Health And Training Center In Goa: A Cross-Sectional Study, Nadia Claire Mascarenhas E Dias, Vishakha Uday Kamble, Abhishek Uday Bicholkar, Jagadish Anil Cacodcar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Effective doctor–patient communication is a central clinical function in building a therapeutic doctor–patient relationship, which is the heart and art of medicine. The increasing population and the lack of available services at these health centers can result in annoyed and agitated patients, resulting in violence toward doctors and other health-care staff.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE:

To assess doctor–patient communication at an urban health and training center in Goa.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of 3 months on 200 participants. The self-administered questionnaire contained two components: (1) sociodemographic information of the participants and (2) 8 …

Reliability In Student Assessment: Implications For Competency-Based Curriculum, Tejinder Singh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

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Neuropsychiatric Manifestation Of Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis: A Case Series, M. R. Ragashree, M. S. Anusha, Shivanand B. Hiremath, Sameer Belvi Mangalwedhe

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The aim of this study is to present the cases of patients who visited the psychiatric department because of their disorderly behavior related to a psychotic episode. Before admission, the patient underwent thorough examination and investigations to rule out acute organic causes of altered mental status, and a radiological examination of the brain revealed abnormalities of the corpus callosum. The commissural pathway, the corpus callosum which connects the two hemispheres of the brain, is either partially or completely absent in patients which is a rare congenital condition. It plays a role in the brain’s motor, sensory, and cognitive functions. With …

Integrative Management Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Tushar P. Shah, Foram P. Joshi, Vaibhavi Patel, Niti T. Shah

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful clinical condition of inflamed apocrine gland of the skin. Local tissue induration, abscess-fistulae formation, seropurulent exudation, localized pain, discoloration, scarring of the skin, and fever are the clinical signs of HS. Conventional management of HS includes systemic antibiotics, steroids, wide excision of involved tissues, and long postoperative management. In this HS of the perianal region, a 35-year-old male was managed by integrative management. He was treated by approaching infected glands through the application of Ksharasutra (~Medicated seton) and rubber seton and was prescribed castor oil (Ricinus communis) and Kanchanara Guggulu (poly-Herbo mineral compound) as …

Parathyroid Adenoma In Children: A Rare Cause Of Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Srotaswini Roy, Poorvi Chandraprakash Agrawal, Poonam Wade, Nikhil M. Bhagwat

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is rare in children. The most common cause of PHPT is parathyroid adenoma, which occurs either sporadically or as part of the syndrome (the most common being multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome). The clinical presentation is often vague with nonspecific symptoms involving the gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, and central nervous systems making the diagnosis challenging. Biochemical profiles and modern imaging techniques are the mainstay for diagnosing the condition, planning the right treatment, and for perioperative management. Herein, we present a case of PHPT who presented to us with all the classical symptoms of hypercalcemia described as “Bones, Stones, Groans, …

Exploring The Impact Of Thyroid Disorders On Cognitive Domains With Mini Addenbrooke’S Cognitive Examination: A Prospective Study, Sona P. Sam, Riya Jose, Bhavya Poojary, Merlin Maria Wilson, Ann Elizabeth George, Mallikarjuna V. Jeeragi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Cognitive impairment is a common issue among individuals with thyroid disorders, which can affect their cognitive abilities without completely interfering with their daily tasks. Early screening is important to provide social and psychological support and the best care and intervention. The Mini-Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (M-ACE) assessment tool has been found to be more accurate and reliable in identifying Alzheimer’s disease from mild cognitive impairment and control groups.

OBJECTIVES:

The study aimed to investigate the impact of thyroid disorders on various cognitive domains using the M-ACE tool and evaluate its practicality in assessing patients.

METHODS:

In a 6-month cross-sectional study …

Knowledge And Practice Of Indoor Residual Spray With Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane In The Prevention And Control Of Malaria In The Endemic Zone Of Rural Area Of West Tripura District, North East India: A Cross-Sectional Study, Amar Tripura, Taranga Reang

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The World Health Organization recommends indoor residual spray (IRS) including dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), as a malaria vector control measure.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective was to assess the knowledge and practice of IRS with DDT in rural area of the West Tripura district.

METHODOLOGY:

A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural area of West Tripura District during the period of June to July 2019. Two hundred adult participants were interviewed from randomly selected families using multistage simple random sampling technique using a predesigned, pretested interview schedule. Data were analyzed using Microsoft excel 2007 and the Epi-info version 6.0 (CDC, Atlanta, …

A Case–Control Study On The Levels Of Serum Lipid In The Suicide Attempters Attending Psychiatric Hospital In North Karnataka, Sameer Belvi Mangalwedhe, M. S. Anusha, Anantkumar P. Miskin

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In today’s society, suicide is major public problem and has become a global issue accounting for about 1.4% of the death worldwide. It is highly undesirable event and urgently requires development of preventive approaches. Hypothesis: Cholesterol is a core component of central nervous system essential for cell membrane stability and the correct functioning of neurotransmission. It is hypothesized that reduced serum cholesterol level may be accompanied by changes in function of serotonin receptors and transporters.

AIMS:

The project ‘Serum Lipid Profile Levels in Suicide Attempters’ aimed to find out the relation of serum lipid levels in Suicide Attempters.

METHODOLOGY: …

A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study To Assess The Awareness About Tuberculosis, Genexpert, Nikshay, And 99-Dots Among The Representative Population Of Medical Students, Shruti Jha, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health concern. The current study has been done with the objectives to assess the level of awareness about TB, GeneXpert, Nikshay, and 99-DOTS under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) among the representative population of medical students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

It was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted over a period of 2 months from October 2022 to November 2022 in a tertiary teaching medical college of Chengalpet district of Tamil Nadu among the medical students of the teaching medical college and hospital. Participants between the age of 18 and 28 years were included …

Prevalence Of Secondary Conditions And Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Among Persons With Disability Aged 18–59 Years In The Area Of Sarjapur Primary Health Center – A Cross-Sectional Study, Deepika Nagaraja, Deepthi N. Shanbhag

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Disability means any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. A secondary condition is an additional condition that presupposes the existence of a primary condition. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, which can be predicted using the World Health Organization (WHO)/International Society of Hypertension (ISH) risk prediction chart.

AIMS:

To assess the prevalence of secondary conditions and cardiovascular risk in identified adults with disabilities in the age group of 18–59 years in the Sarjapur Primary Health …

Safety And Effectiveness Of Fast-Track Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Indian Experience, Bharat Chandra Katragadda, Anoop Suresh, Arshad Azeez

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In total knee arthroplasty (TKA), fast-track or enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs are proven to be cost-effective without compromising patient safety or functional outcomes. The aim of this study is to determine if these promising results could be reproduced in Indian practice.

METHODS:

This retrospective study compared patients who underwent simultaneous bilateral TKA through ERAS protocol (n = 100) from January 2021 to June 2022 with a propensity-matched historical group operated through conventional protocol (n = 100) from July 2019 to June 2020. The time for straight leg raise (SLR), time to discharge, Visual Analog Score (VAS) for …

Prospective Study To Determine The Prevalence And Contribution Of Maternal And Fetal Factors To Neonatal Thrombocytopenia, H. R. Nandish, Qudsiya Ansari, Poonam Wade

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Neonatal thrombocytopenia (platelet count <1.5 lakhs/μL) is one of the most common hematological findings in the neonates, admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The clinical features and laboratory parameters are heterogeneous, with different underlying causes and risk factors. There are still few studies about some possible risk factors and their influence on the newborn’s clinical outcome.

AIM:

This study was conducted to assess the contribution of maternal and fetal factors, clinical profile, and outcome of neonatal thrombocytopenia in NICU.

METHODS:

A prospective observational study was conducted at our tertiary care hospital on 186 neonates with thrombocytopenia admitted to NICU. Maternal and neonatal risk factors were recorded. The risk factors were compared with the severity of thrombocytopenia.

RESULTS:

One hundred and eighty-six neonates with thrombocytopenia, based on platelet counts, were divided into three groups. Mild grade of thrombocytopenia was commonly seen (52.20%), followed by moderate (36.60%). Hypertension (HTN) was the most common …