Publications by authors named "Aditi Bansal"

Article Synopsis
  • - Self-regulated learning (SRL) involves using effective strategies and is influenced by motivation and metacognition, essential for academic success.
  • - In a biology course, students utilized survey tools to reflect on and improve their study strategies, fostering metacognitive skills and positive study habits.
  • - The analysis showed that students improved their study strategies through reflection, shifting from passive to active approaches, which benefited their learning across various academic levels.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate face mask-associated factors causing dry eye among medical students.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on undergraduate medical and dental students, of all phases, while they were attending offline classes and were required to wear face masks in accordance with the government regulations. Sociodemographic data, ocular and medical history, face mask-wearing practices, screen usage, and quantification of symptoms using the modified Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire were collected.

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Pembrolizumab is the first anti-programmed death protein-1 agent approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. It has demonstrated efficacy in melanoma, lung cancer, and other advanced solid tumours and hematologic malignancies. Various dermatological side effects including pruritus, maculopapular rash, vitiligo, lichenoid skin reactions, psoriasis, and rarely life-threatening conditions like bullous pemphigoid, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms have been reported.

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  • - Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin condition characterized by painful ulcers that begin as pustules or plaques, with distinct purple edges.
  • - It often occurs in conjunction with other health issues such as inflammatory bowel diseases or blood cancers, affecting 50-70% of patients.
  • - A specific case was noted involving a 38-year-old woman who not only had pyoderma gangrenosum but also experienced complications in the form of a splenic abscess.
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Background: Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) manifests with erythematous, nonscarring, annular, or papulosquamous plaques. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are increasingly being incriminated in its causation, but reports of similar nature from India are lacking.

Aims: To describe the characteristics of seven patients with SCLE induced by PPIs and to review the published cases in order to provide a better perspective of the association.

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