Publications by authors named "G K Prashanth"
Influence of social media on maternal decision-making and breastfeeding practices.
World J Clin Pediatr
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Breastfeeding practices are affected by various factors like personal traits, social support, and media presence.
- The commentary points out the importance of using diverse samples and addresses potential limitations in research methods related to breastfeeding.
- Future studies should focus on how social influences, cultural norms, government policies, and personal factors work together to affect mothers' choices about breastfeeding.
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated an abrupt shift to online medical education, disrupting learning across knowledge, skills, and social connections. Post-pandemic, medical schools must evaluate how these disruptions shaped student experiences to optimize the return to in-person learning. This cross-sectional qualitative study explored medical students' perceptions of their learning environment during the post-pandemic reintegration period in Oman.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cefdinir is an extended-spectrum, third-generation, oral cephalosporin widely used in pediatric population to treat common bacterial infections, including otitis media and streptococcal pharyngitis. It is considered a safe and well-tolerated alternative to penicillin and macrolides.
Case Report: This report describes a case series of 3 infants presenting to the emergency department for evaluation of "bloody diarrhea.