Indian Perspective on De-escalation from Dual Antiplatelet Therapy to Single Antiplatelet Therapy Study: A Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Study among Indian Interventional Cardiologists.

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) management is one of the most significant facets of interventional cardiology. Evidence from several clinical trials has redefined the drug management of CAD, including optimizing the duration of antiplatelet treatment regimens in the management of CAD, which is an intricate clinical issue. The available evidence indicates that East Asians have a higher bleeding risk.

Designing for a Healthier Indore, India: Participatory Systems Mapping.

In Indore, India, BHC engaged 247 multi-sector stakeholders through a systems mapping approach to gather qualitative data across three workshops and four citizen town halls from 2018 to 2020. These data were synthesized with results from BHC's 18 other city activities to build a systems map and identify high-impact areas for engagement. Contextual findings showed a tension at the heart of Indore's growth-Indore's great success as a city has spurred rapid population growth.

Bringing Sectors Together in Da Nang, Vietnam: Participatory Systems Mapping.

The USAID-funded Building Healthy Cities (BHC) work in Da Nang, Vietnam, engaged 108 multi-sector stakeholders to gather qualitative data across two workshops and three citizen town halls from 2019 to 2021. These data were synthesized with the results from BHC's seven other activities in Da Nang to build systems maps. Contextual findings showed that multi-sector, multi-level participation and collaboration have been the key to moving the city toward their smart and livable city goals.

Designing for a Healthier Makassar, Indonesia: Participatory Systems Mapping.

In Makassar, Indonesia, the USAID-funded Building Healthy Cities (BHC) project engaged 240 multi-sector stakeholders to gather qualitative data across three workshops and two citizen town halls from 2019 to 2021. These data were synthesized with results from BHC's nine other Makassar activities to build maps of the current system and identify high-impact areas for engagement. Contextual findings showed that Makassar leadership has actively innovated and used new technology to improve the city, resulting in improved connectivity and responsiveness.

Fixed-dose Combination of Metoprolol, Telmisartan, and Chlorthalidone for Essential Hypertension in Adults with Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Phase III Study.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fixed-dose combination (FDC) of metoprolol, telmisartan, and chlorthalidone in patients with essential hypertension and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) who showed inadequate response to dual therapy.

Methods: In this phase III, open-label, multicenter study, 254 adults with stable CAD having uncontrolled hypertension despite being treated with FDC of metoprolol (25/50 mg) and telmisartan (40 mg) were included. Patients received either of the following FDC for 24 weeks: metoprolol (25 mg), telmisartan (40 mg), and chlorthalidone (12.

Factors affecting adherence to treatment in children living with HIV.

Background: With the successful introduction of ART, the life expectancy of children living with HIV (CLHIV) is substantially increased. However, strict compliance is a necessary step to begin with as noncompliance is again associated with its own demerits of incomplete suppression and decreasing the overall survival of the patients.

Aims: The aim of this study was to measure factors associated with adherence to ART among CLHIV.

Engaging Citizens Via Journey Maps to Address Urban Health Issues.

Effectively addressing urban health challenges requires engagement of citizens. However, citizens often face barriers providing feedback, and city officials likewise face difficulties incorporating feedback in a meaningful and systematic way. This paper shares one innovative approach to capturing citizens' stories about urban health concerns, developed by the Building Healthy Cities (BHC) project in 2 Asian cities (Indore, India, and Makassar, Indonesia).

Resource and Infrastructure-Appropriate Management of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

The 143 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of the world constitute 80% of the world's population or roughly 5.86 billion people with much variation in geography, culture, literacy, financial resources, access to health care, insurance penetration, and healthcare regulation. Unfortunately, their burden of cardiovascular disease in general and acute ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in particular is increasing at an unprecedented rate.

Prevalence of anemia among elderly persons residing in old age homes in national capital territory, Delhi, India.

Background: Anemia is a common morbidity in elderly persons (aged 60 years or above). In India, in recent years, the number of old age homes (OAHs) and the residents living in them has increased significantly.

Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia among elderly persons living in OAHs.

Prevalence of fall, and determinants of repeat incidents of fall in older persons living in old age homes in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India.

Background: Fall is a common morbidity in older persons. In India, the number of old age homes and persons living in them are increasing. We studied the prevalence of fall among older persons living in old age homes.

Tuberculosis-diabetes screening: how well are we doing? A mixed-methods study from North India.

Setting: Public health care facilities in Sonipat District, Haryana State, India.

Objectives: To assess 1) the proportion of tuberculosis (TB) patients screened for diabetes mellitus (DM) and vice versa, 2) factors associated with screening, and 3) the enablers, barriers and solutions related to screening.

Design: A mixed-methods study with quantitative (cohort study involving record reviews of patients registered between November 2016 and April 2017) and qualitative (interviews of patients, health care providers [HCPs] and key district-level staff) components.

Students' perception of lacunae in medical education in India, and suggestions for reforms.

Background: The methods of classroom and clinical teaching in the MBBS course in India have not seen major modifications or innovations in recent decades, leading to dissatisfaction among students. Lack of conclusive data in this regard and absence of a mechanism for students' feedback are also areas of concern. We aimed to assess the satisfaction levels and identify lacunae in undergraduate medical education in India.

Childhood Morbidity and Mortality in India - Analysis of National Family Health Survey 4 (NFHS-4) Findings.

National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 report was recently released for health-related data. This review compares the child health indicators across NFHS-3 and NFHS-4 with a background of existing health programs catering to child health. Reports of NFHS-4 and NFHS-3, along with ministry reports and existing literature were reviewed to understand the current status of child health.

Air pollution and environmental risk factors for altered lung function among adult women of an urban slum area of Delhi: A prevalence study.

Background: Household and ambient air pollution are jointly responsible for about 7 million premature deaths annually. Women living in slums, with unhealthy environment, both indoors and outdoors, particularly those living close to industrial and/or vehicular pollution zones due to multiple sources of air pollution, are at the higher risk of having impaired lung function tests.

Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of abnormal lung functions and to identify the environmental risk factors associated with them among adult women of 18-59 years.

Socio-Demographic, Reproductive and Clinical Profile of Women Diagnosed with Advanced Cervical Cancer in a Tertiary Care Institute of Delhi.

Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among Indian women with estimated 123,000 new cases and 67,477 deaths in 2012. Cervical cancer is a multi-etiological disease. Factors such as low socioeconomic status, tobacco use, sexual and reproductive factors, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases and long-term oral contraceptive use have been suggested as determinants.

Thalassemia Major: how do we improve quality of life?

Background: Thalassemia Major is a preventable genetic disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin synthesis and lifelong blood transfusions. The children suffering from Thalassemia Major have poor quality of life. This study was conducted to assess the factors influencing quality of life of these children and how it can be improved.

Demographic characteristics of epilepsy patients and antiepileptic drug utilization in adult patients: Results of a cross-sectional survey.

Background: Through this cross-sectional study, we examined the demographic parameters, comorbidities, and antiepileptic drug (AED) utilization in patients with epilepsy.

Materials And Methods: We collected data of 973 adult patients with epilepsy and analysed AED utilization according to the epilepsy type, age group and gender.

Results: The study included 973 patients (males, 61.