Intestinal Parasitosis among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sikkim, a Northeastern State of India.

The research paper explores the burden and associated factors of intestinal parasitic infections among pregnant women in Sikkim, India, categorized as neglected tropical diseases affecting 1.5 billion globally, with higher rates in tropical regions. These infections pose significant health risks, causing anemia, poor maternal-perinatal health, and perpetuating generational undernutrition and recurrent infections.

Diagnostic Utility of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) and Frozen Section Against Histopathology in Evaluating Benign and Malignant Breast Lesions.

Introduction: Breast lesions, particularly lumps, pose concerns for females, varying between benign and malignant conditions. Accurate differentiation solely through clinical assessment is challenging, necessitating a definitive diagnostic strategy. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is integral in the "triple approach" to breast evaluation, offering simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Social networking sites and its relation to social comparison and psychological well-being among medical university students.

Background: Social networking sites (SNSs) have become an indispensable part of young adults in India. The content on one's profile and that of others on social media makes social comparison easier among young adults leading to poor mental health and life dissatisfaction.

Aims: To assess the relationship between the pattern of SNS use among young adults and depression, anxiety, and social comparison.