A Perception-Based Survey on Practice Patterns Pertaining to the Diagnosis and Management of Allergic Rhinitis in India.

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is increasingly prevalent in India, affecting a significant portion of the population and adversely impacting their quality of life. This nationwide survey aimed to explore the perceptions and clinical preferences of Indian physicians regarding the perceived prevalence, common symptoms, and various available treatments for AR.

Methods: This cross-sectional, observational, digital questionnaire-based survey was conducted from September 2022 to March 2023, involving physicians sharing insights on prevalence rates, diagnostic approaches, medication preferences, and immunotherapy practices in AR management.

The prevalence of frailty and its relationship with sociodemographic factors, regional healthcare disparities, and healthcare utilization in the aging population across India.

Objective: To estimate frailty prevalence and its relationship with the socio-economic and regional factors and health care outcomes.

Methods: In this study, participants from the harmonized Diagnostic Assessment of Dementia for the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI-DAD) were included. The frailty index (FI) was calculated using a 32-variable deficit model, with a value of ≥ 25% considered as frail.

How Informative Is YouTube Regarding Feeding in Infants with Cleft Lip and Palate?

Objective: To assess the characteristics of popular videos on YouTube about the feeding of infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP) and analyze the adequacy of information provided by them.

Design: A cross-sectional design was used.

Methods: YouTube was systematically searched for consecutive relevant videos about the feeding of infants with CLP, using predefined keyword combinations, without any limitations on language or duration.

Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Assessment of Maxillary Sinus Characteristics in Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the maxillary sinus characteristics of patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). The study included manuscripts which met the following criteria: (1) study of individuals with CLP in any age group or gender and (2) study of individuals in whom assessment of maxillary sinus characteristics had been done by cone-beam computed tomography. Studies with (1) individuals having special health-care needs and (2) individuals with any syndrome affecting the development of the head and neck were excluded.

Is application of salt for 3 days locally is sufficient to treat umbilical granuloma?

Background: The falling of Umbilical stump occurs by 7-15 days of age. The healing of umbilical stump may be complicated by Umbilical Granuloma. It is often treated by chemical cauterisation which require repeated applications and may lead to local or systemic complications.

Predictors of infection in viral-hepatitis related acute liver failure.

Objective: Infections are common and associated with complications and mortality in acute liver failure (ALF). The temporal relationship between ammonia and infection in ALF patients is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the predictors of infection and its relationship with arterial ammonia levels.

Multimodal Therapy for Stage III Retinoblastoma (International Retinoblastoma Staging System): A Prospective Comparative Study.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of 2 chemotherapeutic drug combinations as part of multimodal therapy for orbital retinoblastoma.

Design: Prospective, comparative, study.

Participants: Patients with stage III retinoblastoma (International Retinoblastoma Staging System).

Evaluation of moxifloxacin 0.5% in treatment of nonperforated bacterial corneal ulcers: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To compare the equivalence of moxifloxacin 0.5% with a combination of fortified cefazolin sodium 5% and tobramycin sulfate 1.3% eye drops in the treatment of moderate bacterial corneal ulcers.

Use of fibrin glue in preventing urethrocutaneous fistula after hypospadias repair.

Unlabelled: Urethrocutaneous fistula is one of the most common complications after hypospadias surgery. The incidence of fistula development has varied from 4% to 20% in larger series. We sought to investigate the role of fibrin glue (Tisseel manufactured by Baxter India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India) to reduce the chances of fistula formation in cases in proximal penile hypospadias.

Single-stage repair for rectovestibular fistula without opening the fourchette.

Background: Anorectal malformations are one of the most common congenital defects. This study is conducted to demonstrate new technique for treatment of rectovaginal fistula without disturbing the fourchette through posterior sagittal approach.

Method: All the patients of rectovestibular fistula admitted after the neonatal age were treated with posterior sagittal anorectoplasty without opening the fourchette.

Is pneumoperitoneum an absolute indication for surgery in necrotizing enterocolitis?

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common gastrointestinal medical/surgical emergency in neonates. Non-operative support is needed in 70% of NEC cases, and surgical intervention in the rest 30%. Historically, pneumoperitoneum has been considered as an absolute indication for laparotomy.

Prognosis of congenital tracheoesophageal fistula with esophageal atresia on the basis of gap length.

Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with esophageal atresia (EA) is not an uncommon disease of newborns. Several classifications have been advocated for predicting the outcomes of these patients but all are physiological and concentrated on associated medical condition that influences survival. We emphasize a new classification on the basis of gap between two esophageal pouches to define the magnitude of surgical problems in the primary repair and correlate them with the outcomes in terms of anastomotic leak, esophageal stricture and mortality, keeping other prognostic factors constant.