Development and Standardization of a Scale to Measure Adolescent Resilience- A Study in the Indian Context.

The current study aimed to develop and standardize a scale to measure adolescent resilience in India. The objectives were to (i) construct a comprehensive scale for assessing adolescent resilience (ii) select and test the measurability of items in the resilience scale (iii) test the reliability and validity of the scale and (iv) establish the group differences in resilience among different groups. A total of 1214 adolescents from grades 8 to 10 (aged 10-17 years) were selected through cluster random sampling.

Diagnostic Markers in Ocular Sarcoidosis in A High TB Endemic Population - A Multicentre Study.

Aim: To look at markers to differentiate ocular sarcoidosis from ocular tuberculosis in a high TB endemic population.

Materials & Methods: Retrospective multicenter study involving seven tertiary eyecare centers in India between July 2016 to December 2016. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data were retrieved from respective hospital databases.

Can the position of the vertebral artery be predicted on a lateral view X-ray of the craniovertebral junction? A radiological anatomy study.

Background: The most feared complication while inserting C2 screws is vertebral artery injury. This article proposes predicting the position of the vertebral artery on a true lateral X-ray of the axis vertebra from the background information acquired from the computed tomography (CT) scan utilizing fluoroscopy.

Methods: Spiral CT scans of 33 C2 vertebrae were performed utilizing a 16-slice CT scanner lateral X-rays of C2 were then obtained before and after painting the vertebral artery grooves with barium.

Clinical Profile of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in a South Indian Patient Population.

Purpose: To analyze and compare the clinical profile of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) patients in a South Indian patient population aged <60 years and ≥60 years and determine the risk factors for recurrence of ocular inflammation.

Methods: Retrospective study of 249 cases between 2006 and 2016 from two tertiary referral eye centres in south india.

Results: Out of 249 cases, 189 cases were <60 years (Group 1) and 60 cases were aged ≥60 years (Group2).

High Resolution Chest Computerized Tomography in the Diagnosis of Ocular Sarcoidosis in a High TB Endemic Population.

Purpose: To review the role of high resolution chest computed tomography (HRCT) in ocular sarcoidosis in a high TB endemic population.

Methods: This was a retrospective study.

Results: Out of 140 cases, 54 had ocular sarcoidosis, while 86 cases had ocular tuberculosis.

Review of Results of QuantiFERON TB Gold Test in Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis in a South Indian Patient Population.

Aim: To review the results of QuantiFERON TB gold (QFT-G) in our patient population of presumed ocular tuberculosis and the effect of antitubercular therapy (ATT) on the QFT-G result.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective review of 82 cases of presumed ocular tuberculosis with a successful response to ATT and 6 months follow-up post-ATT. Appropriate statistical analysis was done for associations between QFT-G and independent variables.

Clinical profile of isolated viral anterior uveitis in a South Indian patient population.

Aim: To analyze the clinic profile of polymerase chain reaction proven viral anterior uveitis in a south Indian patient population.

Materials & Methods: Retrospective, nonrandomized study between January 2009 and July 2012.

Results: Out of the 36 patients with polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-positive viral anterior uveitis, 24 patients had varicella zoster virus (VZV) anterior uveitis, 7 patients had HSV anterior uveitis, 3 patients had cytomegalovirus (CMV) anterior uveitis, and 2 patients had chikungunya virus related anterior uveitis.

Perspectives of Quantiferon TB Gold test among Indian practitioners: a survey.

Background: The aim of this study is to determine the preferences and perspectives regarding the Quantiferon TB Gold test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in India. A survey was distributed among 46 uveitis specialists, rheumatologists, and pulmonologists with a minimum of 2 years experience in the management of tuberculosis, in order to restrict the respondents to specialists who have used this test in their practice in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Topics included demographics, usage, logistics, effectiveness, and preferences related to the Quantiferon TB Gold test.

Predictors for tubercular uveitis: a comparison between biopsy-proven cases of tubercular and sarcoid uveitis.

Aim: To look for clinical parameters that will assist in making a diagnosis of tubercular or sarcoid uveitis in a South Indian patient population

Methods: Retrospective, nonrandomized, comparative study of 51 patients with a diagnosis of biopsy-proven tuberculosis and sarcoidosis. These patients had a minimum of 1-year follow-up after initiating treatment for either disease. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine clinical predictors of tubercular uveitis.