Prevalence and Predictors of Domestic Violence in India: Complex Sample Analysis of a Nationally Representative Study Conducted Between 2019 and 2021.

Background:  Violence against women has been one of the dreaded social evils that humanity is facing. There have been concerted efforts to eliminate this evil, and sustainable development goals goal 5.2.

Choroidal Thickness Measurement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with or Without Ocular Manifestation.

Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a multi-systemic disease that has a high morbidity rate. Choroids usually have a distinct structural makeup in different systemic disorders which makes it easier to be used as a potential tool for the study of disease activity.

Methods: This study was an observational cross-sectional prospective study with a total of 51 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patients and 51 normal controls were included.

Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net Coverage and Utilization in Burla Town of Sambalpur District: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Vector-borne diseases continue to significantly contribute to mortality and morbidity, especially in developing nations. Vector management is a key pillar in combating these diseases, and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are cost-effective tools. The Government of India, under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), has distributed LLINs for free to increase coverage and utilization.

Prevalence of stunting among under-five children in refugee and internally displaced communities: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: A pooled estimate of stunting prevalence in refugee and internally displaced under-five children can help quantify the problem and focus on the nutritional needs of these marginalized groups. We aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of stunting in refugees and internally displaced under-five children from different parts of the globe.

Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, seven databases (Cochrane, EBSCOHost, EMBASE, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) along with "preprint servers" were searched systematically from the earliest available date to 14 February 2023.

Immunogenicity of ChAdOx1 (Covishield) Booster Dose in Healthcare Providers: A Pre-Post Study.

Background Worldwide, healthcare workers who face a higher risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were among the first to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Following the initial two vaccine doses, health experts recommended a third booster shot to enhance protection against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) virus. However, limited information about how this booster dose affects antibody levels is available.

Risk Factors of Pre-eclampsia: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study.

Introduction Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-specific hypertensive disorder and is one of the leading causes of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality in India and worldwide. Evidence of the association between various risk factors and pre-eclampsia is scarce in developing countries. As pre-eclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity, focusing on the causes and risk factors of pre-eclampsia during antenatal surveillance would prevent maternal deaths and reduce the maternal mortality rate.

Placental Pathology and Maternal Risk Factors for Stillbirth: A Case-Control Study.

Background Fetal death is the delivery of a fetus with no sign of life, as indicated by the absence of breathing, heartbeat, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles. Nearly 2.6 million stillbirths are estimated to occur worldwide every year.

Complications of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in a Tertiary Care Center.

Introduction Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a standard practice in developed countries and corporate setups in India but is a relatively new practice in government institutions; surgical audits are rarely done in our institutions. This study aims to determine the complications of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) in a tertiary care center in India. Methods This was a retrospective record review of patients admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology department of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Odisha, India.

Does outer retinal layer thickness correlate with the central visual field indices in early dry age-related macular degeneration?

Purpose: Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and Nepal is one among them. We aimed to determine the relationship between outer retinal layer thickness parameters with central visual field indices in early dry ARMD cases among Nepalese population.

Materials And Methods: The subjects for this descriptive, cross-sectional study comprised 40 patients with early dry ARMD from the ophthalmology department of a tertiary level hospital of Nepal.

Dynamicity and persistence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 antibody response after double dose and the third dose with BBV-152 and AZD1222 vaccines: A prospective, longitudinal cohort study.

Introduction: Vaccines are available worldwide to combat coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). However, the long-term kinetics of the vaccine-induced antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) have not been sufficiently evaluated. This study was performed to investigate the persistence and dynamicity of BBV-152 (Covaxin)- and AZD1222 (Covishield)-induced immunoglobulin-G (IgG) antibodies over the year and neutralizing antibodies' status after 1-month of booster dose.

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among vaccinated healthcare workers: Repeated cross-sectional study.

Background: Since the novel SARS-CoV-2 has been detected and the ensuing pandemic, the search for a cure or prevention has been the only target of the medical fraternity. As the second wave racked havoc, vaccines seemed to be the only viable option to stop this global surge. World Health Organization (WHO) and subsequently the Government of India have issued emergency use authorization to two vaccines.

Evaluation of corneal topography, pachymetry and higher order aberrations for detecting subclinical keratoconus.

Purpose: To compare corneal topography, pachymetry and higher order aberrations in keratoconic and normal eyes; to investigate their association in keratoconic eyes; and to determine their diagnostic ability for detecting subclinical keratoconus in a Nepalese population.

Methods: Ninety-six eyes of 48 keratoconus patients and 50 normal eyes of 50 control subjects were included in this study. The eyes of keratoconus patients were classified into four different study groups: subclinical, stage 1, stage 2 and advanced stage keratoconus.

Persistence of Antibodies Against Spike Glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 in Healthcare Workers Post Double Dose of BBV-152 and AZD1222 Vaccines.

We investigated the persistence of the vaccine-induced immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Odisha who received a complete dose of either Covaxin or Covishield vaccine. This 24-week longitudinal cohort study was conducted from January to July 2021 with participants from 6 healthcare and research facilities of Odisha to understand the dynamicity of the vaccine-induced IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after the complete dose of vaccines. Serum samples were collected from 614 participants during each follow-up and were tested in two chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CLIA)-based platforms to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Waning of Anti-spike Antibodies in AZD1222 (ChAdOx1) Vaccinated Healthcare Providers: A Prospective Longitudinal Study.

Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are nothing short of a miracle story halting the pandemic across the globe. Nearly half of the global population has received at least one dose. Nevertheless, antibody levels in vaccinated people have shown waning, and breakthrough infections have occurred.

Awareness of Eye Health and Diseases among the Population of the Hilly Region of Nepal.

Purpose: To collect information regarding awareness and knowledge of eye health and diseases among the population of the hilly region of Nepal.

Methods: In a population-based survey, 1834 participants were enrolled in to the study. Field procedures included the development of a survey questionnaire, field orientation, pretesting, and household data collection.

Effectiveness of measuring the central field with the Berkeley field test.

Introduction: There are several limitations of the Amsler chart as a screening tool due to its low sensitivity and high false-negative results. The Berkeley central visual field test (BCFT), which is a simple power-point presentation of a 50-point scoring system for the central 10-degree of the visual field, was devised as an alternative to the Amsler chart.

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of measuring the central visual field using the Berkeley central field test (BCFT) and the Amsler grid test.