A Study of Respiratory Hygiene Among Patients With Respiratory Manifestations in a Selected Primary Healthcare Setting in India.

Background: Tuberculosis is the second leading infectious killer disease, mainly transmitted through undiagnosed presumptive and inadequately treated pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) cases in the community.

Objective: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) related to respiratory hygiene and sputum disposal methods and to estimate the proportion of presumptive PTB cases among patients with clinical features of respiratory manifestations.

Methodology: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 80 adult patients with respiratory manifestations at an urban health centre in Goa using a validated, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire by interview method.

The Effectiveness of Myo-Inositol in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted complex endocrine disorder showing an alarming rise in women worldwide. Insulin resistance is the chief driving force in the pathogenesis of PCOS. Myo-inositol is an upcoming insulin-sensitizing agent, which is a second messenger responsible for insulin-mediated intracellular glucose transport.