To evaluate the effect of a structured training program about polycystic ovarian syndrome on the knowledge and perception of nursing students of a government nursing teaching institute in Northern India.

Background: The education levels of females have been found to aid in the early detection of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in mitigating the long-term consequences of PCOS. Nursing students are poised to become the next generation of healthcare professionals, equipped with valuable knowledge that can be utilized to increase awareness among their peers and patients, particularly about this critical subject matter.

To study the knowledge, attitude, and practice about Pap smear among healthcare professionals.

Background: Papanicolaou (Pap) smear has been found to be an effective, safe, economical, and time-sensitive tool for screening cervical cancer in various studies. We studied existing levels of awareness, attitude, and practices related to the Pap smear among healthcare workers.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study undertaken in different departments of Pt B.

Assessment of airway parameters in obstetric patients and comparing them at different phases in the perinatal period: A prospective observational study.

Background And Aims: Airway changes occur in different stages of pregnancy. We aimed to evaluate the changes in the upper airway in obstetric patients during pregnancy, labour and after delivery using multiple airway indices and identify the predictive factors of these changes.

Methods: This observational study was conducted on 90 parturients aged >20 years, having monofoetal pregnancy.

Biogenic synthesis of AuNPs using L. and their antibacterial, antioxidant and catalytic applications.

Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles is gaining popularity worldwide because of being ecofriendly as well as economical, with minimal production of hazardous by-products. The present study was targeted to determine the antibacterial, free radical scavenging and catalytic activity of gold nanoparticles synthesized from L. (Sv-AuNPs).

COVID-19 suspicion and diagnosis in pregnancy: A big conundrum!

Introduction: This article aims to discuss all the challenges faced in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pregnancy, isolation of suspected and positive patients, their management, and the strategies to prevent the transmission of infection among the healthy population and medical fraternity. The diagnosis of COVID in pregnancy is influenced by many factors, including normal physiological changes in pregnancy, comorbid conditions associated with pregnancy, and the presence of asymptomatic infection in patients. Suspicion of COVID-19 in pregnant females is of utmost importance at a primary health center for risk mitigation of exposure to medical personnel.

Long umbilical cord and its mysterious demeanour: A case report.

True knots in the umbilical cord are rare, affecting approximately 1% of all pregnancies. The diagnosis may be missed antenatally during routine ultrasonography. Many known predisposing factors are associated with true knotting.

To study the awareness about solid waste management rules among nursing professionals in a tertiary care hospital in India.

Background: In India, on an average, 0.5-0.99 kg/person/day general solid waste is produced which is higher (i.

To study the knowledge about the handling of biomedical waste among health-care workers in a COVID-19 hospital setting.

Background: The unexpected increase in COVID-19-related waste and its inappropriate disposal had blown up the threat of retransmission of this infection and adversely impacted the environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the existing knowledge about the handling of biomedical waste (BMW) in the COVID-19 Hospital setting among health-care workers (HCWs).

Materials And Methods: It was a prospective cross-sectional study done for 3 months, i.

To Study the Awareness about Universal Health Precautions among Nursing Professionals in a Medical College Hospital of India.

Background: The universal health-care precautions (UHP) aim at preventing health-care workers contact with blood and other body fluids by performing various infection control practices such as handwashing, wearing gloves and mask, safe disposal of infectious waste, and safe cleansing of used instruments.

Objective: The study was conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness among nursing professionals regarding UHPs.

Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study done on nursing professionals across all seniority and from various specialties including superspecialties.

Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potential of Extract Coated AuNPs.

Abstract: Green synthesis of nanoparticles is an important tool to reduce the harmful effects associated with traditional methods. In the present investigation, we have synthesised gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using aqueous extract prepared from fresh aerial parts (leaf and stem) of as bioreducing agent. The visual indication of change in colour from pale yellow to brown to ruby-red indicated the successful formation of the AuNPs.

Adnexal Torsion: A Retrospective Analysis From a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Northern India.

Background Adnexal torsion is an acute gynecological emergency presenting with acute abdomen which can be missed owing to non-specific symptoms. Among reproductive-age women, conservative surgery is preferred. The present study was a retrospective analysis of adnexal torsion cases reported to a tertiary care teaching hospital in Northern India.

Efficacy of combined hormonal vaginal ring in comparison to combined hormonal pills in heavy menstrual bleeding.

Objective: To compare the efficacy, acceptability and compliance of combined hormonal vaginal ring (CVR), with combined hormonal pills (CHP) in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).

Study Design: This prospective study was conducted in 50 women with HMB in age group of 25-40 years. Patients were divided in two groups of 25 each and followed for six treatment cycles.

Tubal sterilisation without consent: a case report.

Tubal sterilisation is practised all over the world. This safe, easy and highly effective, long-term method for birth control can be carried out during the hospital stay for either a normal delivery or caesarean section. In India, female sterilisation accounts for 37.

Lack of detectable allergenicity in genetically modified maize containing "Cry" proteins as compared to native maize based on in silico & in vitro analysis.

Background: Genetically modified, (GM) crops with potential allergens must be evaluated for safety and endogenous IgE binding pattern compared to native variety, prior to market release.

Objective: To compare endogenous IgE binding proteins of three GM maize seeds containing Cry 1Ab,1Ac,1C transgenic proteins with non GM maize.

Methods: An integrated approach of in silico & in vitro methods was employed.

Assessment of allergenicity to fungal allergens of Rohtak city, Haryana, India.

Fungal spores are known as one of the important bioparticles causing allergic manifestation in human beings. Hence, knowledge of season and prevalence of the airborne allergens to which the patients are exposed is a prerequisite for proper diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders in hypersensitive individuals. Keeping this in view, aerial survey was performed in the atmosphere of Rohtak city for 2 consecutive years (March 2008-February 2010), using a volumetric petri plate sampler.

A randomised study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of placentrex injection in patients suffering from pelvic inflammatory disease.

To evaluate the efficacy of placentrex injection along with oral doxycycline against oral doxycycline in pelvic inflammatory diseases, a comparative study was undertaken among two groups of patients comprising 60 in each at Pt BD Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak during the period April 2010 to April 2012. It was observed remission of symptoms and signs was better noticed among the group of patients receiving placentrex + doxycycline than those getting only doxycycline. Placentrex is safe with less side-effects and inexpensive.

Conservative management of fetus papyraceus: a report of two cases.

The term fetus papyraceus is used to describe a mummified fetus associated with multiple gestations where one fetus dies and is flattened between the membranes of living fetus and uterine wall. Though the maternal and fetal complications in affected cases can be severe, we report of two cases of fetus papyraceus managed conservatively without any complications. Successful outcome is related to careful monitoring during pregnancy.

Uterus didelphys with partial vaginal septum and distal vaginal agenesis: an unusual anomaly.

Complex malformations of female genital tract are not so common. Their correct identification is of paramount importance for appropriate management. A thorough knowledge of embryology, pre-operative imaging with MRI and examination under anaesthesia is essential to identify accurately the constellation of anomalies and to plan appropriate management.

Urinary Ascites following Mini Lap Tubectomy: A Rare Occurence.

Iatrogenic bladder injury is a known complication of laparoscopic and gynecological surgeries with an incidence of 1.5 per 1000 cases. Urinary ascites is a result of undiagnosed iatrogenic bladder injury during pelvic surgeries.

Isolated breast metastasis from granulosa cell tumor of the ovary.

Granulosa cell tumors of the ovary are rare neoplasms arising from sex-cord stromal cells. These tumors usually present with stage I disease as they are frequently associated with hormonal effects. Only a small percentage of such tumors metastasize and the common sites of metastasis are lung, liver, and brain.

Multiple bladder calculi: a rare cause of irreducible uterine prolapse.

Background: A vesical calculus in a prolapsed cystocele is rare.

Objective: To highlight bladder calculi as a cause of irreducible uterine prolapse.

Case Report: A case of irreducible total uterine prolapse caused by multiple vesical calculi is presented.