Prevalence of Nutritional Anaemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Absence of Renal Impairment.

Background: Anemia is more common in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and is more likely when glycemic control is poor. Anemia in T2DM can reduce quality of life and increase cardiovascular risk, and therefore, its prevalence and contributory factors in diabetic patients with normal kidney function are important to understand.

Aim And Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of anemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes and normal kidney function, focusing on blood glucose, serum creatinine, HbA1c, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels.

Evaluating the Crossmatch-to-Transfusion Ratio as a Tool for Analyzing and Optimizing Blood Bank Resource Utilization: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Background Blood transfusion services are crucial for modern medical care, particularly for surgical interventions, chronic diseases, pregnancy complications, and malignancies. There is an increasing demand for blood products in India; hence, optimizing resource utilization in blood banks is essential. This study aims to evaluate the crossmatch-to-transfusion (C/T) ratio as a tool for analyzing and optimizing the utilization of blood bank resources.

Impact of Type and Screen Method on Turnaround Time and Man-Hour Utilization Compared to Conventional Coomb's Crossmatch: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study.

Background Blood component transfusion is vital for various medical conditions, requiring thorough pretransfusion testing to ensure safety and compatibility. The Type and Screen (T and S) method allows for efficient detection of clinically significant antibodies while reducing unnecessary crossmatching. This study evaluates T and S's impact on turnaround time and man-hour utilization compared to conventional crossmatching.

Impact of Remedial Exercise Training on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Morbidity Among Handloom Weavers in Kanchipuram District: A Quasi-experimental Study.

Introduction: The handloom weaving industry is integral to developing countries, especially in South Asia, where traditional techniques are still widely practiced. In India, the handloom sector is a significant part of the informal economy, employing millions and preserving rich cultural heritage. Despite its economic and cultural importance, the sector faces severe challenges, including poor working conditions that lead to a high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).

Perceptions and Satisfaction of E-Health Applications: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study in a Rural Health Center at Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.

Introduction E-health, defined as the utilization of information and communication technologies for health services, has become integral in enhancing healthcare delivery and accessibility. This study focuses on user satisfaction and perceptions of e-health applications in rural health centers, with special focus on Tamil Nadu, India. E-health technologies have proven to be effective in addressing challenges to healthcare accessibility and improving patient outcomes, at reduced costs.

Lewis-A Antibody in Clinical Practice: A Case Report.

Anti-Lewis antibodies are often not clinically significant since they do not react at 37°C. These antibodies have, however, occasionally been linked to hemolytic transfusion reactions (HTR). We report a case of naturally occurring anti-Lewis-a (Le-a) in a 58-year-old patient found during routine blood grouping.

The Clinical Incorporation of the 2017 Classification of Periodontal Disease Conditions Part II: The Association Between Clinical Parameters and Gender.

Background The implementation of the new classification system guided clinicians in the best way for disease diagnosis and patient management. The advent of definitions such as clinical gingival health additionally helped in distinguishing between intact and reduced periodontium. The purpose behind introducing new systems was to guide practitioners to improve on managing the requirements of the patients effectively.

Clinical Incorporation of the 2017 Classification of Periodontal Diseased Conditions: Part I (Diagnosis of Periodontitis Involving Data From 4,993 Patients).

Background The new classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases mentioned a few key points, including (1) "clinical gingival health," which was defined for the first time, and (2) staging and grading system. Thus, the present study defines the practicability of using the current classification system in day-to-day practice. Aim The primary aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the new classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and its application in routine dental practices.

Have we compromised too much? A critical analysis of nutrition policy in Australia 2007-2018.

Objective: A comprehensive nutrition policy containing a broad package of cross-sector and synergistic policy actions is required to attenuate the systemic drivers of poor nutrition. The current study aims to critically analyse trends in the scope of federal nutrition policy actions in Australia between 2007 and 2018 by: (1) describing the changes in nutrition policy actions, benchmarked against an international best-practice policy framework and (2) investigating how and why the scope of these policy actions have changed over time by examining the decision-making processes that led to the establishment of Australia's Healthy Food Partnership (the Partnership).

Design: Qualitative case study involving documentary analysis and key-informant interviews.

A Novel Virtual Reality Technique (Cervigame®) Compared to Conventional Proprioceptive Training to Treat Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Despite the potential benefits of virtual reality technology in physical rehabilitation, only a few studies have evaluated the efficacy of this type of treatment in patients with neck pain.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of virtual reality training (VRT) versus conventional proprioceptive training (CPT) in patients with neck pain.

Materials And Methods: Forty four participants with nonspecific chronic neck pain were randomly assigned to VRT or CPT in this assessor-blinded clinical trial.

Clinical implication of PET/MR imaging in preoperative esophageal cancer staging: comparison with PET/CT, endoscopic ultrasonography, and CT.

Unlabelled: This was a study to compare the diagnostic efficacies of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), CT, PET/MR imaging, and PET/CT for the preoperative local and regional staging of esophageal cancer, with postoperative pathologic stage used as the reference standard.

Methods: During 1 y, 19 patients with resectable esophageal cancer were enrolled and underwent preoperative EUS, CT, PET/CT, and PET/MR imaging. A chest radiologist and nuclear medicine physician retrospectively reviewed the images and assigned tumor and lymph node stages according to the seventh version of the TNM system and the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system.

Prognostic value of metabolic volume measured by F-18 FDG PET-CT in patients with esophageal cancer.

Purpose:   The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the metabolic tumor volume (MTV) measured by F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET-CT) in predicting recurrence free survival (RFS) in patients with esophageal cancer.

Methods:   Forty-five patients with squamous cell carcinoma, who had undergone whole-body F-18 FDG PET-CT scans before surgical resection, were included in this study. All patients were treated with Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy.