Immediate Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling on Soleus Muscle Spasticity in Stroke Survivors.

Background: Dry needling (DN) is commonly used to treat various neuromuscular syndromes. It is effective in reducing spasticity in stroke and other neurological conditions. The current study explores the immediate effect of ultrasound-guided dry needling on soleus muscle spasticity and thickness in individuals with stroke.

Sociodemographic and psychosocial correlates of substance abuse among street children: A cross-sectional survey in the streets of Kolkata, West Bengal.

Context: India is now witnessing steady increase of substance abuse in younger age group. Street life is a major reason in addition to curiosity, unawareness of harm, migration, peer pressure.

Aims: To assess the prevalence, pattern and related factors of substance use and stress among the street living children.

New National Tuberculosis Elimination Program(NTEP) logo: Observation and comments.

The new National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) launched with its new logo in early 2020. Logo have been launched is circular with yellow and red colour. Name of program is in circular and with caption "TB Harega Desh Jeetega".