Distress and coping mechanisms among people with diabetes: cross-sectional assessment from an NCD screening clinic of a tertiary care hospital in North India.

Background: Of the numerous complications encountered by people with diabetes (PWD), the effect on mental health is concerning. Within mental health, diabetes distress (DD) occurs when a patient has unfavourable emotional stress while managing their condition, which can be managed by coping strategies but are less studied together in Indian settings. So, the present study aimed to determine the proportion of DD and associated factors and coping skills among the PWD.

Rhodamine based turn-on dual mode chemosensor for the selective recognition of nickel ions: practical and theoretical applications.

This work presents the development of a rhodamine-based colorimetric and turn-on fluorescent chemosensor (P1) designed for selective recognition of Ni ions. Chemosensor P1 exhibited remarkable sensitivity and selectivity for Ni ions, exhibiting clear colorimetric and fluorescence responses. The binding interactions were meticulously examined using UV-Vis.

Decadal trends in the exclusive breastfeeding practices among working Indian mothers: a multi-level analysis.

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is defined as feeding infants only breast milk of the mother or a wet nurse for the first six months, without additional food or liquids except the oral rehydration solution or drops/syrups of vitamins, minerals or medicines. The working status of women in developed countries adversely affects the EBF rates, which calls for an assessment in rapidly developing countries like India. Therefore, the primary aim of the present study is to determine the prevalence of EBF using the data from the National Family Health Surveys (NFHS 3, 4, 5) conducted between 2005 and 06, 2015-16 and 2019-21 to estimate the likelihood EBF according to mothers' employment status.

Integrating Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) for Personalized Diabetes Care: Advancing Clinical Practice with Tailored Pharmacological Approaches.

The rising global prevalence of diabetes poses a serious threat to public health, national economies, and the healthcare system. Despite a high degree of disease heterogeneity and advancing techniques, there is still an unclear diagnosis of patients with diabetes compounded by the array of long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications associated with the disease. In addition to environmental variables, diabetes susceptibility is significantly influenced by genetic components.

Community-based palliative care needs and barriers to access among cancer patients in rural north India: a Participatory action research.

Background: This paper aimed to explore the palliative care (PC) needs and barriers to access among cancer patients in a rural region of North India with a high cancer burden.

Methods: A Participatory action research (PAR) approach was employed. Situational assessment, community sensitization workshops (CSWs) and door-to-door surveys were planned, conducted and developed over three PAR cycles.

Interplay between tuberculosis, mental illness, and treatment compliance: An integrative literature review.

Tuberculosis and Mental Illness (TB-MI) often co-occur with a varying range of interactions of both. The rising incidence of both in Low- and Middle-income countries (LMICs) is an emergent public health problem with accompanying higher morbidity and complications in management. The objective of this review is to gather insights into how healthcare providers can enhance their support for patients with TB-MI, to improve treatment adherence and overall health outcomes.

An innovative Schiff-base colorimetric chemosensor for the selective detection of Cu ions and its applications.

A novel Schiff base moiety, ()-4-(1-hydrazonoethyl)benzene-1,3-diol (2), and 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde were condensed in a 1 : 1 molar ratio to generate 4-(()-1-((()-2,4dihydroxybenzylidene)hydrazono)ethyl)benzene-1,3-diol (L), which was then characterized using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), H-NMR, C NMR, and single-crystal XRD techniques. UV-vis absorbance measurements were used to determine whether the Schiff base could detect the cupric ions more effectively than the other transition metal ions. When Cu ions were involved, a new band was observed at 462 nm.

Validation of the Indian (Hindi) version of the life-space assessment scale among community-dwelling older adults: a multicentric cross-sectional study.

Background: The Life-Space Assessment (LSA) is an instrument that measures mobility in older adults as they reach different areas, defined as life-spaces extending from home to beyond towns or regions. The purpose of the study was to develop the Hindi version of the LSA (LSA- H) and to investigate the validity and reliability of the Hindi version as well as its cultural adaptation.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of two hundred forty-five older adults participated in the study from four different study practice areas.

Urban-Rural Differences in the Prevalence of Diabetes Among Adults in Haryana, India: The ICMR-INDIAB Study (ICMR-INDIAB-18).

Introduction: Diabetes is a multifactorial disease with far-reaching consequences. Environmental factors, such as urban or rural residence, influence its prevalence and associated comorbidities. Haryana-a north Indian state-has undergone rapid urbanisation, and part of it is included in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.

Background: The high burden of pressure ulcers (PUs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), coupled with the limited resources, underscores the need for preventive and context-specific treatment strategies.

Purpose: Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to establish and elucidate PU prevention and treatment interventions tested in SSA.

Methods: This systematic review of the literature used, PRISMA to guide the search.

Alarming levels of inadequate intake of B group vitamins in tribal lactating women from South India.

Background: Micronutrients are necessary for proper growth and development of the human body, though required in small amounts. Dietary intake of these micronutrients by lactating women is essential for their own health as well as children's overall growth and development. objective of present study is to assess the adequacy of dietary B-group vitamins intake during lactation and to find out the factors associated with their inadequate intake.

Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Background In Andhra Pradesh, India, tribal communities face unique nutritional challenges due to limited access to healthcare and a predominantly plant-based diet. Maternal undernutrition is a significant concern, impacting the well-being of both mothers and their offspring. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence of undernutrition among tribal mothers in Andhra Pradesh using the BMI-for-age criterion.

Efficacy and safety of semaglutide in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease. The prevalence and disease burden of NAFLD are projected to exponentially increase resulting in significant healthcare expenditures and lower health-related quality of life. To date, there are no approved pharmacotherapies for NAFLD or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

Mapping the stability of febrile illness hotspots in Punjab from 2012 to 2019- a spatial clustering and regression analysis.

Introduction: Febrile illnesses (FI) represent a typical spectrum of diseases in low-resource settings, either in isolation or with other common symptoms. They contribute substantially to morbidity and mortality in India. The primary objective was to study the burden of FI based on Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) data in Punjab, analyze geospatial and temporal trends and patterns, and identify the potential hotspots for effective intervention.

Psychometric Properties of the Hindi Version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-Older Adults (WHOQOL-OLD) Module in Dehradun, India.

Background: The perception of quality of life (QOL) is a subjective concept; however, attempts have been made to discern the key points and to give a metric view of this concept. The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-Older Adults (WHOQOL-OLD) module is an international and cross-cultural tool that quantifies the QOL in older adults.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Hindi version of the WHOQOL-OLD module by calculating its reliability and validity among the elderly residing in the Dehradun district of India.