Cognitive Functioning Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Rural Population of Lucknow and Its Association with Comorbidities.

Background: The transitional state between normal aging and dementia is known as Cognitive impairment (CI) where a person has memory complaints and objective evidence of CI but no evidence of dementia. With the globe undergoing a "demographic transition," the magnitude of neurodegenerative disorders is rising. In India, 27.

Factors Associated with Quality of Life among Menopausal Women in Lucknow - A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Women who have gone at least a year without having their monthly period are considered as menopausal. Despite the fact that it is a physiological occurrence, its psychological, bodily, and sexual effects last for the entire postreproductive period. That's why it is important to research its various aspects and the different parameters associated with their quality of life (QoL).

Evaluation of the Health and Nutritional Status of Discharged Children From Malnutrition Treatment Centres Using Mobile Phone Calls During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Jharkhand, India.

Background The Indian state of Jharkhand has the highest rate of wasting (29%) among young children. Mobile audio call follow-up can be used to assess such children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Aim This study evaluated SAM children during the COVID-19 outbreak and learn more about the status of their home/community care, and caregivers' awareness of integrated child development services (ICDS) and COVID-19 prevention.

Depression Among Patients with Chronic Cluster Headaches.

Introduction: Chronic headaches account for a significant proportion of people leading a poor quality of life. Chronic cluster headaches can be defined as episodes of headache usually around the eye in the pattern of a cluster lasting 15-180 minutes each followed by multiple similar episodes occurring at a frequency of 1-8 times per day.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi.

Clinical characterization of influenza A and human respiratory syncytial virus among patients with influenza like illness.

Influenza A and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has been recognized as a major cause of acute respiratory tract infection. H1N1 is one of the subtypes of influenza A, pandemic worldwide in July 2009, causing 18,449 deaths globally. To investigate the prevalence and clinical manifestation of the influenza A, H1N1pdm09, and RSV.

Elucidation of dietary risk factors in osteoarthritis knee—a case-control study.

Background And Objective: Nutritional imbalance, combined with endocrine abnormalities, may be involved in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). This study was conducted to determine the association of OA with dietary factors, such as quantity and quality of nutrient intake.

Methods: This case-control study enrolled 180 knee osteoarthritis (KOA) subjects who met the American College of Rheumatology definition of KOA, with an equal number of matched controls.

Mercury and other biomedical waste management practices among dental practitioners in India.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the awareness and performance towards dental waste including mercury management policy and practices among the dental practitioners in North India.

Materials And Methods: An epidemiologic survey was conducted among 200 private dental practitioners. The survey form was composed of 29 self-administered questions frame based on knowledge, attitude, and those regarding the practices of dentists in relation to dental health-care waste management.

Social Determinants and its Influence on the Prevalence of Morbidity among Adolescent Girls.

Background: The adolescent girls are more vulnerable, particularly in developing countries including India, due to various adverse socio-cultural and economic reasons. Majority of the health problems affecting adolescent girls are preventable by promotion of hygienic practices through proper health education by the teachers.

Aim: This study was designed to examine the various factors influencing the prevalence of morbidity among school-going adolescent girls of Lucknow district in north India.

The association of anthropometric measures and osteoarthritis knee in non-obese subjects: a cross sectional study.

Objective: Body mass index (BMI) and knee osteoarthritis have a strong association, but other anthropometric measures lack such associations. To date, no study has evaluated non-obese knee osteoarthritis to negate the systemic and metabolic effects of obesity. This study examines the validity of the contention that BMI and other anthropometric measures have a significant relationship with knee osteoarthritis.

Factors Influencing Utilization of ASHA Services under NRHM in Relation to Maternal Health in Rural Lucknow.

Background: Under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), ASHA (accredited social health activist) has been identified as an effective link to address the poor utilization of maternal and child health (MCH) services by rural pregnant women.

Objective: To study the factors influencing utilization of ASHA services in relation to maternal health.

Study Design: Cross-sectional.

Normal values of liver and spleen size by ultrasonography in Indian children.

Objectives: To establish normative data for the ultrasonographic measurement of liver and spleen size in healthy Indian children.

Setting: Tertiary-care pediatric teaching hospital.

Design: Cross-sectional, hospital-based study.