Demodex and the eye - A review.

Demodexblepharitis (DB) has become one of the common differential diagnoses in patients presenting with red eyes in daily clinics. In this review article, we have incorporated a detailed discussion about the mite and the various mechanisms by which it causes different signs and symptoms, the risk factors, and diagnostic methods with current and emerging treatment modalities. Because of the chronic symptoms and rather a late diagnosis, DB considerably affects patients' quality of life.

Association of Polypharmacy and Burden of Comorbidities on COVID-19 Adverse Outcomes in People with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.

Introduction: It is widely accepted that the higher the number of medications prescribed and taken by an individual, the higher the risk of poor health outcomes. We have investigated whether polypharmacy and comorbidities conveyed more risk of adverse health outcomes following COVID-19 infection (as a paradigm of serious viral infections in general) in people with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

Methods: The Greater Manchester Care Record (GMCR) is an integrated database of electronic health records containing data collected from 433 general practices in Greater Manchester.

Effect of soluble fiber supplementation on lipid parameters in subjects with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: There is no consensus in the existing literature regarding the effect of soluble fiber on the lipid profile of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials aimed to assess the effect of soluble fiber on triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in T2DM patients.

Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and ISI Web of sciences were searched for RCTs up to 4 May 2024.

Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions.

Purpose: The study explores the conditions contributing to slum dweller's vulnerability to poor health and examines interplay between economic, physical/infrastructural, and social factors affecting health status to inform policy and programme.

Methods: The methodology deployed for data analysis was mixed deductive-inductive. A deductive framework was adapted for categorizing the data into four broad themes: Economic, Physical/Infrastructure, Social, and Health.

Rash Decisions: Improving Pediatrician Skills in Dermatologic Diagnosis.

Objectives: To examine pediatrician diagnostic skill development of dermatology image-based cases via a web-based tool and to determine case-level variables that were associated with diagnostic error.

Study Design: This was a multi-center, prospective, cross-sectional study. A convenience sample of pediatric trainees and attendings were eligible for participation.