Global burden of cancer pattern in 2020 & prediction to 2040 among older adults.

Background & objectives Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among older adults worldwide. The global burden of cancer among older individuals is increasing due to the ageing population. The increasing burden of cancer among older adults will pose significant social and economic challenges for the delivery of healthcare services.

Correlation of Two-Minute and Six-Minute Walk Tests With Spirometric Indices in Patients With Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital in Puducherry.

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition characterised by airflow limitation and reduced exercise capacity. The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) are commonly used to assess functional exercise capacity in COPD patients. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between the distance covered in the 2MWT and 6MWT with spirometric indices (such as Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV₁), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), and FEV₁/FVC) in COPD patients.

Exploration of the Reasons for Poor Adherence Among Metabolic Syndrome Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Tamil Nadu, India: A Mixed Method Study.

Background A major challenge in the treatment of MetS is the prevalence of low rates of adherence to the treatment regimen for individual components by the affected persons. This study aimed to estimate the medication adherence level among those with metabolic syndrome, determine the factors significantly associated with low adherence to medication, and explore the reasons for poor adherence to medication Materials and methods This sequential explanatory type of mixed method study was conducted among the metabolic syndrome patients attending the lifestyle clinic of a tertiary care hospital in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. For the quantitative component, 210 was the sample size and for the qualitative component, the sample size was six.

Molecular Analysis of Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis in a tertiary care hospital, Kalburgi district, Karnataka 2023.

Introduction: Viral infections are the predominant cause of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) across the globe. From July to August of 2023, a large-scale conjunctivitis outbreak was witnessed in India, affecting a large number of individuals. The present study was initiated to identify the causative agent responsible for the AHC outbreak in Kalburgi district of Karnataka state.

Predictors of Mortality for Upper Extremity Penetrating Vascular Injuries (UEPVI).

Objectives: Our objective was to determine risk factors and operative outcomes for patients with upper extremity penetrating vascular injuries(UEPVI).

Methods: A retrospective review was performed of all adult UEPVI patients presenting to a level I trauma center between 1986 and 2019. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the independent predictors of mortality and hospital length of stay(LOS) among patients who underwent operative repair.