Characteristics Associated with Substance Use and Non-use Among Street Children in Delhi, India: A Community-based Cross-sectional Epidemiological Study.

Background: Street children are vulnerable to adverse health and risk behaviors and drug use. Substance use among street children has been well documented in several countries. This study reports sociodemographic and peer, family, and stress-related factors associated with substance use and non-use in a representative sample of street children of Delhi.

Assessment of Psychological Well-being Among Medical Professionals Working with Patients Who Suffer from Physical Trauma: An Observational Study from India.

Background: Healthcare providers working with victims of physical trauma are exposed to significant human suffering at work. This may place them at risk of burnout, secondary traumatic stress (STS), and other psychological disturbances. This study aimed to evaluate the professional quality of life and psychological well-being among trauma professionals.

Understanding the epidemiology of substance use in India: A review of nationwide surveys.

Substance use is a public health concern on a global and national levels. There is a scarcity of nationally representative systematic research on the epidemiology of substance use in India. This narrative review aims to discuss the various large epidemiological surveys providing data on substance use in India.

Portrayal of illicit drug use in bollywood movies over the last two decades: A content analysis.

Aim: to analyse Bollywood movies depicting illicit drug use, released in last two decades, based on their content.

Methodology: Online movie databases, source books and blogs were accessed along with Google search to compile a list of movies portraying illicit drug use in at least one character. Each movie was screened twice for details of character and drug use pattern.

Role of corneal collagen cross-linking in bullous keratopathy: A systematic review.

Corneal cross-linking (CXL), a corneal strengthening procedure, is known to alter anterior stroma swelling behavior and is one of the treatment modalities of bullous keratopathy (BK). There are multiple studies published on the role of CXL in the treatment of BK. These articles had heterogeneous study population, different protocols used, and variable conclusions.

Trends of Change in Empathy Among Indian Medical Students: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study.

Background: The development of an empathic approach is essential for doctor-patient relationships. Medical training is a challenging time that may affect empathy. This study aimed to assess the change in empathy in students during medical education.

Movies and matters of the mind- portrayal of psychiatric illnesses in Bollywood over last two decades: A content analysis.

Aim: to analyze Bollywood movies depicting psychiatric illnesses, released in last two decades, on content and scientific accuracy.

Methodology: Google search was done to compile a list of Bollywood movies portraying psychiatric illnesses. Each movie was screened for character details, symptoms, diagnosis, and accuracy of depiction.

Essential substance use disorder medications in Asia Pacific countries: An observational study.

Aim: To analyze national lists of essential medicines (NLEM) of Asia Pacific countries for inclusion of substance use disorder (SUD) medications.

Methods: An observational study was conducted using the most recent versions of NLEM of all 55 Asia Pacific countries till April, 2022. SUD medication details were extracted and analyzed.