Do primary care physicians require training in core clinical dermatology? A cross sectional needs assessment study from Western India.

Background: Primary care physicians play a crucial role in managing patients with common skin disorders who form around one-third of outpatient attendees.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the need for dermatology training among primary care physicians by assessing their knowledge, self-perception of ability to diagnose and manage skin disorders, and their difficulties in managing these patients.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, needs assessment study was done among primary care physicians (n = 61) of rural (n = 34) and urban (n = 27) areas of Vadodara district.

Cutaneous adverse drug reactions in Indian population: A systematic review.

Background: Epidemiological data is limited for cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) in India. Most of the Indian studies have small sample size and are of limited duration.

Aims: The aim of this study is to analyze CADRs with reference to the causative drugs and their clinical characteristics in Indian population.

Hypnosis in pregnancy with intrauterine growth restriction and oligohydramnios: an innovative approach.

The clinical application of hypnosis has been effective in obstetrics. Intrauterine growth restriction and oligohydramnios are dreaded complications of pregnancy that may result in preterm deliveries causing increased perinatal morbidity and mortality. In this longitudinal prospective study, clinical hypnosis was used in addition to the conventional medical management in such pregnancies.