Validity of "Mid-Upper Arm Circumference" as a Parameter to Identify Undernourished Children in Rural Gujarat.

Introduction: Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measures the arm muscle and fat area. The use of MUAC as a screening measure for assessing undernutrition has the following advantages; it makes use of a simple equipment, is easy to carry at the field sites, and requires minimal training. In India, "mid-upper arm circumference" is widely used and accepted in many nutritional programs.

Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks for Below-Knee Procedures in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Central Gujarat.

Background and objectives Ultrasound-guided femoral and popliteal sciatic nerve blocks are useful adjuncts for many below-knee procedures like debridement, amputation, etc. The objectives of the study were to find the efficacy and feasibility of the ultrasound-guided combined femoral and popliteal sciatic nerve block for below-knee procedures in the Emergency Medicine Department (ED). Methodology This prospective clinical study was carried out over three months in ED.

Is Older Age a Contraindication for Single-Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion?

Study Design: Retrospective cohort.

Purpose: This study's primary objective was to compare the clinico-radiological outcomes and incidence of perioperative complications of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) at lower lumbar levels for elderly and younger patients. The secondary objective was to evaluate the effect of age on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction in the two groups.

Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Differentiating Causes of Shock in Resource-Limited Setup.

Background: Delivering early diagnosis of shock in resource-limited setting is challenging, especially with limited availability of point-of-care laboratory and radiological diagnostic facilities. There is growing urgency to provide point-of-care diagnosis and treatment for time-sensitive condition like shock.

Aims: We tried to evaluate the application of point-of-care ultrasound (Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypertension [RUSH] protocol) considering different disease cohort and practice realities in our setup.

Development of the Sexually Transmitted Infection Service Evaluation Tool: Use of Delphi Approach.

Background: With the wide variation in sexually transmitted infection (STI) services, it is a challenge to devise strategies for ensuring effective service delivery. The objectives of this study were to develop a standard tool for STI services evaluation and use the Delphi method to derive a weighted factor for each parameter of the tool.

Methods: A review of existing guidelines for quality care STI services were conducted, and parameters were selected to form the content of the measurement tool.

Developing Domains to Assess Understanding Regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections among Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic Attendees: A Qualitative Study.

Objective: To develop and validate domains to assess attendee's gain at sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic and their understanding after utilizing services at STI Clinic.

Methods: Study was done in two phases. In-depth interviews were conducted to explore attendee's perception.

Rape: Is it a lifestyle or behavioral problem?

Introduction: In India, girl is raped every 20 min. The majority of reports reveals youth is vulnerable group for rape victimization. A set of prejudicial, stereotyped, or false beliefs about rape, rape victims, and rapist exist in the community.