Impact of hypothermia alert device (BEMPU) on improvement of duration of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) provided at home: parallel-group randomized control trial.

The objective of the study was to determine if using the hypothermia-detecting bracelet (named BEMPU) improves the duration of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) at home by one hour. This parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted at a step-down nursery of a teaching hospital. Neonates between 1000 and 2000 g were randomized to BEMPU and control groups at the time of discharge.

Development and implementation of optimized chest CT protocol in COVID-19: A clinical audit.

Background: Several studies have justified use of chest computed tomography (CT) in diagnosis, evaluation of severity, treatment response, and complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Increased utilization of CT in patients with known or suspected COVID-19 pneumonia has resulted in concerns of overuse, lack of protocol optimization, and radiation exposure.

Aims: The study was conducted to develop and implement optimized protocol for chest CT for reducing radiation dose in adult patients suspected or diagnosed to have COVID-19 infection.

Comparison of Effectiveness of Home-Based Verses Supervised Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise in Women with Urinary Incontinence.

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a significant health problem with serious physical, psychological, and social consequences. Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is proven efficacious in the prevention and management of UI. A lack of trained physiotherapist in rural areas mars the uptake of physiotherapy and therefore innovative mechanisms are required.

Comparison of knowledge and skills of Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) among Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and health workers (SAKHI) of Ambuja Cement Foundation.

Context: Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) started replicating the famous "Gadchiroli" model to reduce neonatal mortality in Chandrapur in 2005. ACF conducted the Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) model through trained female health workers, viz., "SAKHIs.

Research Methodology Course for Postgraduate Students by National Medical Commission: A Welcome Step That Needs Complimentary Action.

After decades of administrative hibernation, the Medical Council of India (MCI), now National Medical Commission (NMC), started deliberating on reforms in medical education a few years back. The MCI/NMC introduced vertical corrective actions, yet there is a need for horizontal integration, and these measures require adequate guidance on implementation strategies. All postgraduate medical students must conduct a research project as a "Thesis.

Effect of Almond Consumption on Metabolic Risk Factors-Glucose Metabolism, Hyperinsulinemia, Selected Markers of Inflammation: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Adolescents and Young Adults.

A large percentage of the Indian population has diabetes or is at risk of pre-diabetes. Almond consumption has shown benefits on cardiometabolic risk factors in adults. This study explored the effect of almond consumption on determinants of metabolic dysfunction-blood glucose, lipids, insulin and selected inflammatory markers in adolescents and young adults aged 16-25 years from Mumbai city.

Skin-to-Skin Care by Mother vs. Father for Preterm Neonatal Pain: A Randomized Control Trial (ENVIRON Trial).

Objective: To compare skin-to-skin care (SSC) given by mother and father for preterm neonatal pain control by premature infant pain profile (PIPP) score.

Methods: 64 stable preterm (28-36 weeks gestational age) neonates born at a level-3 neonatal intensive care unit were included in the trial. Random allocation with the help of a computer-generated sequence was done.

Prevalence and Pattern of Skin Diseases in Tribal Villages of Gujarat: A Teledermatology Approach.

Background: The prevalence and pattern of skin diseases are influenced by the overall ecosystem of the region. There is a dearth of research about prevalence, health-care seeking, compliance, and treatment outcome in skin diseases among scheduled tribes.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to understand the magnitude of skin diseases in tribal area of Dahod, Gujarat using a simple "Store and Forward" technique of teledermatology.

Embrace versus Cloth Wrap in preventing neonatal hypothermia during transport: a randomized trial.

Background: We assessed the efficacy of Embrace Nest Infant Warmer versus Cloth Wrap in preventing hypothermia during short-term transport from the emergency department (ED) to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods: Neonates weighing ≥1500 g coming to the ED were randomized for transport to the NICU. Axillary temperature was measured.

Educational intervention to improve intravenous cannulation skills in paediatric nurses using low-fidelity simulation: Indian experience.

Introduction: Inserting, monitoring and maintaining intravenous access are essential components of nursing. We evaluated simulation training on a manikin to improve cannulation skills.

Methods: Nursing staff managing paediatric patients were asked to cannulate NITA Newborn-1800 manikin before and after appropriate training.

"Self-development matters" - Perception of Sakhis (CHWs) assessing self-development outcomes of their participation in the HBNC Program.

Background: Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an instrumental role in promoting socio-behavioural change at the community level, which results in changed indicators of community health. While outcomes are mostly reviewed for achieving program objectives, it is pertinent to understand the process of program implementation mainly from the perception of participating CHWs.

Methods: A qualitative study to understand the perception of Sakhi's (CHWs) regarding the outcomes of their participation in Home-Based Neonatal Care (HBNC) Program implemented by a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Surmounting difficulties to provide home based neonatal care - reflections of community health workers.

Background: In India, community health workers' (CHW) effectiveness in providing home-based neonatal care (HBNC) has been well documented. The nature of challenges faced and strategies adopted while providing HBNC services need to be studied in-depth.

Methods: A qualitative study to understand the challenges faced and strategies used by Sakhis (women CHW) while providing services as part of a HBNC program implemented by a non-profit organization.

Study protocol for martphone onitoring for trial fibrillation in eal-ime in India (SMART-India): a community-based screening and referral programme.

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF), the world's most common arrhythmia, often goes undetected and untreated in low-resource communities, including India, where AF epidemiology is undefined. AF is an important risk factor for stroke, which plagues an estimated 1.6 million Indians annually.

Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Infants Receiving Skin to Skin Care at Birth: Follow-up of Randomized Cohort.

Introduction: Skin to Skin Care (SSC) in neonatal period influences immediate breastfeeding outcomes in early childhood, especially the duration of exclusive breastfeeding.

Aim: We investigated influence of 17 hours of SSC given from day one of life on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices through one year of life.

Materials And Methods: Follow-up of a Superiority Randomized Control Trial (RCT) (CTRI/2013/06/003790) conducted in a teaching hospital located in central Gujarat.

Are Parents of Preschool Children Inclined to Give Consent for Participation in Nutritional Clinical Trials?

Objective: Micronutrient deficiencies can lead to anemia, growth restriction, and poor motor and cognitive development. A clinical trial was planned to assess the impact of nutritional supplementation on cognitive measures in preschool children. Conducting clinical trials in children is difficult due to underlying laws, hesitation of the research community, and difficult enrollment.