Antimicrobial Utilization, Adverse Drug Reactions, and Associated Cost of Care in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India.

Background Antimicrobials considerably reduce infectious conditions, but their overuse and misuse contribute to various adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and antimicrobial resistance. In 2019, India adopted a national program to reduce antibiotic resistance for 2019-2021. Assessing antibiotic consumption among the out-patient and in-patient departments is paramount because it is the foundation for implementing and assessing antibiotic stewardship initiatives.

Seroprevalence of Measles Antibodies Among Migrant Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Incomplete or interrupted vaccination schedules put migrant communities at higher risk for measles, which remains a serious public health concern. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the pooled seroprevalence of measles antibodies among migrant groups globally and offer data to guide public health initiatives. Our literature search included PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases, covering publications from 1990 to 2023, and was systematically refined using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Risk Factors Associated With Gangrenous Cholecystitis: A Cohort Study From Eastern India.

Background: Treating gangrenous cholecystitis (GC) can be a challenge. It necessitates urgent intervention due to its elevated mortality risk. Prompt identification of risk factors and intervention are essential for halting inflammatory cascade and preventing further complications.

Pandemic Tattoo Reactions - A Scenario on the Surge; A Series of 30 Cases.

Since ancient era, tattooing has been very popular, but in the recent times, it has been perceived as a form of art and is quite popular for cosmetic purposes. During the COVID pandemic, while most businesses were struggling, the tattoo industry flourished. This in turn led to an increase in tattooing practices causing a surge in tattoo site complications as well.

Assessment of treatment outcomes of daily fixed-dose combination therapy among drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A prospective study from Bengaluru, India.

Context: The annual incidence cases report depicts India as having the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden globally. Following a programmatic change, the daily fixed-dose combination (FDC) anti-TB treatment regimens were introduced by the Indian government's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the treatment outcomes among drug-sensitive pulmonary TB patients receiving daily FDC drugs and the associated factors influencing the treatment outcomes.