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Telephonic intervention to combat non-adherence to oral iron-folic acid supplementation in pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSION: In addition to improving adherence to oral IFAS, telephonic intervention mitigates side effects and enhances hemoglobin in anemic pregnant women. The increase in adherence was threefold in the experimental group compared to a marginal rise in the control group. This study recommends the implementation of a telephonic intervention to promote adherence to oral IFAS among anemic pregnant women.PMID:37736306 | PMC:PMC10509657 | DOI:10.1016/j.eurox.2023.100235
Source: Reproductive Biology - September 22, 2023 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Sakshi Sharma M V Smitha Deepthy Balakrishnan Source Type: research
Usage and cost-effectiveness of anti-psychotics in psychiatry OPD among various clinical conditions: A prospective observational study in a tertiary care center
CONCLUSION: In this study, we had observed the usage and types of anti-psychotic drugs to control and minimize the different psychotic symptoms among the OPD patients. Maximum antipsychotics studied were cost-effective and cheaper in Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) as compared to Intas, Torrent, Sun, Linux, Cipla, Abbott, Alkem, and Sanofi.PMID:37736235 | PMC:PMC10510641 | DOI:10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_428_23
Source: Indian Journal of Psychiatry - September 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Reshabh Saini Chandrasekaran Dhinakaran Rohit Raina Ramanathan Gandhibabu Kathiresan Krishnasamy Source Type: research
Manipal model of telepsychiatry
Indian J Psychiatry. 2023 Aug;65(8):878-881. doi: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_455_23. Epub 2023 Aug 7.ABSTRACTTelepsychiatry can be understood as an interactive mental health service providing mode using information and communication technology. In recent decades, services provided under the umbrella term of telepsychiatry expanded to cater clinical services, diagnostic services, interventions, therapies, education, and research. Since telepsychiatry has been practiced in India for two decades, various models have emerged to meet the country's demands and the logistics that are available. Both synchronous a...
Source: Indian Journal of Psychiatry - September 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ravindra N Munoli P Rajeshkrishna Bhandary Podila Sathya Venkata Narasimha Sharma Source Type: research
Genetic Disorders in Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic: When to Suspect, and Why?
Indian J Pediatr. 2023 Sep 22. doi: 10.1007/s12098-023-04845-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTJust under a decade ago, most children with genetic disorders received a phenotypic diagnosis, often by atlas matching. With advances in genomics (decoding of human genome, easy availability of genetic testing, and reduction in cost of tests), genotypic diagnosis is now a reality. Genetic diseases can lead to non-inflammatory arthritis that can mimic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). A small but growing number (as newer genes are discovered) of genetic diseases are being diagnosed in children with a seemingly inflammatory muscu...
Source: Pain Physician - September 22, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Naziya Perveen Maldar Raju Khubchandani Archana Khan Source Type: research
A cross-sectional study of opinion about mental illness among undergraduate medical students with and without exposure to the psychiatry clinical rotation/postings during their undergraduate training
CONCLUSION: Opinions can change based on one's experiences. A positive opinion toward mental illness was seen across medical undergraduate students who had completed psychiatry clinical postings in our study. The study provides valuable insights across various domains or areas wherein a teacher can focus and adjust the teaching methodologies accordingly. In the long run, it might have a positive influence on medical students to understand mental disorders, diagnose them, and manage patients with mental illness.PMID:37736224 | PMC:PMC10510633 | DOI:10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_87_23
Source: Indian Journal of Psychiatry - September 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: B Neeraj Raj B K Shivakumar H R Vinay Source Type: research
Evaluation of pharyngeal airway volume three-dimensionally in various sagittal skeletal patterns - Systematic review
This study was prepared according to the Cochrane criteria for creating a systematic review and meta-analysis and confirms the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. This search was conducted to answer the patient/population, intervention, comparison and outcomes (PICO) question: To evaluate (outcome) and compare (comparison) whether there is a difference in airway volume in patients (participants) with different skeletal malocclusions diagnosed using 3D data (intervention).The first two authors extracted the data from the included studies and assessed the risk of bias in the...
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Balaji Rajkumar Ratna Parameswaran Mary Sanjana Srinivasan Boovaraghavan Devaki Vijayalakshmi Source Type: research
Electronic cigarettes: Ally or an enemy in combating tobacco-use-associated diseases - An integrative review
Conclusion: Although ECs are less harmful than TCs in combustible inhaled constituents, their long-term safety can still not be ascertained due to the scarcity of long-term studies and conflicting results.
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hunny Sharma Manisha Ruikar Source Type: research
Practice of complementary and alternative medicine use in North Indian children with type 1 diabetes: an exploratory study
ConclusionCAM, mostly herbal, is frequently used among children with T1DM in North India and has detrimental effects on glycemic control. This information should be used during diabetes education to avoid medical emergencies related to sub-optimal insulin dosing.
Source: Diabetology International - September 22, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
Amanitvam: a concept from the Bhagavad Gita applicable in medical ethics
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most ancient, venerated and popular religious texts originating from India.1 It provides an excellent insight into the tenets of Hinduism. The Bhagavad Gita was originally a part of the Mahabharata,2 and was essentially a dialogue about ethical dilemmas and moral philosophies between a teacher (Krishna) and a disciple (Arjuna). It is considered one of the foundational and most important books in Hinduism. The text provides a synthesis of spiritualism and dharmic ideas, and this text has found widespread acceptance across India, and in regions where there is a strong presence of an Indian dia...
Source: Journal of Medical Ethics - September 22, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Simha, A. Tags: Words Source Type: research
Household cooking fuel and gallbladder cancer risk: a multi-centre case-control study in India
CONCLUSION: Biomass burning was associated with a high-risk for GBC and should be considered as a modifiable risk factor for GBC. Clean cooking fuel can potentially mitigate, and a healthy diet can partially reduce the risk among women.PMID:37733135 | DOI:10.1007/s10552-023-01787-8
Source: Cancer Control - September 21, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Krithiga Shridhar Manigreeva Krishnatreya Ranjit Kumar Dimple Kondal Mouchumee Bhattacharyya Banti Kalita Prakriti Snehil Amulya K Singh Amal Chandra Kataki Ashok Ghosh None D Prabhakaran Poornima Prabhakaran Preet K Dhillon Source Type: research
Mucormycosis: update on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment
Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 22. doi: 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000976. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Mucormycosis (MCR) is a common opportunistic mold infection, and Mucorales were recently designated by WHO as priority pathogens. The interest in this infection has risen significantly since the major outbreak of MCR in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in India. Herein, we summarize recently (last 24 months) published information regarding clinical aspects of MCR.RECENT FINDINGS: The disease remains protean in its clinical presentation, difficult to diagnose, and challenging to treat. In ...
Source: Cancer Control - September 21, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Natalie J M Dailey Garnes Dimitrios P Kontoyiannis Source Type: research
Validated Checklist for Assessing Communication Skills in undergraduate medical students: Bridging the Gap for Effective Doctor-Patient Interactions
In conclusion, the developed checklist proves to be an effective and valid instrument for assessing communication skills in Phase I MBBS students. By integrating this tool into Observed Station Clinical Examinations, medical educators can comprehensively evaluate students' communication behaviors. Moreover, the checklist serves as a valuable resource for bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enabling future physicians to excel in doctor-patient interactions, a crucial aspect of patient-centered care.PMID:37732370 | DOI:10.1152/advan.00140.2023
Source: Advances in Physiology Education - September 21, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Archana Chauhan Jarina Begum Shaistha Saiyad Source Type: research
KTP-532 Laser Assisted Excision of a Rare Laryngeal Angiolipoma: A Case Report with Review of Literature
We present one such rare case in a 32-year-old male who presented with complaints of change in voice and foreign body sensation in the throat since past 9 months along with features suggestive of obstructive sleep apnoea and dysphagia. Contrast enhanced CT scan of the neck showed a cystic lesion arising from right ventricle extending superiorly till the vallecula, partially obstructing the airway. Suspecting a supraglottic cyst, trans-oral microlar yngoscopic KTP-532 laser assisted excision was planned, intraoperatively a solid tumor was encountered. We discuss herein the clinical presentation and management of this rar...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - September 21, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Unleashing potential and optimizing adolescent roller skating performance through a structured exercise program – a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsA short-term structured exercise program consisting of balance, agility, and speed exercises significantly improved the talent of skating, agility, and speed compared to physical education classes activities in young male roller skaters. The study highlights the potential of targeted training interventions to enhance athletic performance in this population.
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 21, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
