Low serum vitamin D in North Indian multi-drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients: the role of diet and sunlight.

Tuberculosis (TB) and malnutrition are major global health problems, with multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB complicating international efforts. The role of vitamin D in susceptibility to and as an adjunctive treatment for TB is being studied extensively, although no study has included MDR-TB patients in context to dietary profile with vitamin D levels and sunlight exposure. This study aimed to estimate vitamin D serum levels and examine their association with dietary intake of vitamin D and sun exposure in patients with MDR-TB.

Chargeability study of disinfectants and the optimization of design parameters of a handheld electrostatic disinfection device for small scale applications.

Apart from aerosols, contaminated surfaces with SARS-CoV-2 virus are the significant carriers of virus transmission. The disinfection and sanitization of the indoor and outdoor places are one among the powerful and effective strategies to avoid the surface-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) through frequent touch and physical contact. Electrostatic spraying is one of the effective and efficient methods to apply the liquid-based sprays on surfaces to be disinfected or sanitized.

Adherence with mycophenolate mofetil in patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases in coventry: Signs of progress but challenges remain.

Objective: The study investigated adherence with MMF treatment among patients attending rheumatology clinics at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) with Autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRDs).

Methods: This retrospective study collated hospital pharmacy data in patients who requested the prescription for MMF between January 2015 and December 2018. Clinical data were obtained from paper and electronic notes.

Evaluation of a Customized 3D Printed ORGAN-Hand Orthotic Device for Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: a Pilot Study.

To achieve intensive activity-based and goal-directed rehabilitation for unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP), several static and functional upper limb orthoses have been used but with limited robust evidence-base. The current pilot study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a customized 3D-printed orthotic device in children with UCP. The attainment of a prespecified goal and Shriners Hospital Upper Extremity Evaluation (SHUEE) at 3 and 6 mo were the efficacy measures.

Maternal Anaemia and Neonatal Outcome: A Prospective Study on Urban Pregnant Women.

Introduction: Maternal anaemia is a major contributor of adverse neonatal outcomes, particularly compromised birth weight and head circumference.

Objective: To assess the relationship between maternal anaemia and neonatal measures in a sample of low-middle income group urban mothers.

Materials And Methods: One hundred pregnant women with population representative prevalence of anaemia were enrolled.