An Observational Study on C-Reactive Protein to Platelet Ratio in Neonatal Sepsis.

Background: Neonatal sepsis is a serious medical condition affecting many individuals in the developing world. C-reactive protein (CRP) level in serum and platelet counts have been reported to have role in diagnosis of neonatal sepsis.

Objective: To evaluate the CRP to Platelet ratio (CPR) in relation to time and blood culture reports in neonatal sepsis patients from a tertiary care centre in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Impact of Raising Awareness and Providing Feedback on Compliance to Antibiotic Prescription Guidelines in Pediatric Inpatients.

Introduction:  Antibiotics are vital in managing infectious diseases that significantly burden health infrastructure in a developing country like India. However, the widespread and irrational use of antibiotics has given rise to the menace of antibiotic resistance that threatens to take us back to the pre-antibiotic era. Our study aimed to evaluate the baseline compliance to antibiotic policy in the pediatric inpatient ward and analyze the impact of interventions on compliance with the policy.

Challenges Encountered in the Provision of Enteral Nutrition in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: An Observational Study.

Background Enteral nutrition (EN) represents the preferred modality for nutrient administration in critically ill patients. However, it is fraught with challenges such as delayed initiation and recurrent interruptions, which can significantly impact patient clinical outcomes. A substantial proportion of these interruptions can be mitigated.

The Clinical Profile of Children With Hepatitis A Infection: An Observational Hospital-Based Study.

Introduction:  Hepatitis A is a frequent form of hepatitis, especially in children. The changing epidemiology of the disease signifies the need for descriptive data concerning the clinical presentation and outcome of hepatitis A in children. The present study describes the clinical and biochemical profile of children with hepatitis A infection from a tertiary care center in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra in Western India.

A Hospital-Based Study of Vitamin D Levels in Children With Recurrent Respiratory Infections.

Background The association of sub-normal vitamin D levels with respiratory tract infections in children has been a topic of interest in the recent literature. Vitamin D insufficiency has been explored as a modifiable risk factor in the management of pediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections. Methodology This hospital-based study included 108 children as cases aged six months to 15 years who were enrolled either as inpatients or outpatients with recurrent respiratory infections.