Maternal and child health services during COVID-19 in India: Highlighting the role of primary care physicians in maintaining continuum of care.

Background: This study aims to address the lack of substantial evidence regarding the effect of COVID-19 on maternal and child health (MCH) services in India and also highlight the role of primary care physicians in maintaining essential services during a pandemic. While studies conducted worldwide and in India have examined the effects of COVID-19 on these services, a significant gap in robust evidence remains.

Methods: Forty-two districts were selected randomly from seven regional states of India.

SWOT analysis of Janani Suraksha Yojana among women of Western Uttar Pradesh, India.

Introduction: In April 2005, under the umbrella of National Rural Health Mission (NRM) in response to the slow and varied progress in improvement of maternal and neonatal health, the Government of India launched a scheme known as Janani Suraksha Yojana (ISY).

Objectives: With the help of this study, we intend to understand the knowledge, source of information, awareness, and barriers to acceptance of JSY among women in Western Uttar Pradesh and conduct a SWOT analysis for the same.

Material And Methods: The sample size was 300 and calculated using the prevalence of institutional delivery taken from National Family Health 2015-16 Survey (NFHS-4) in Uttar Pradesh, India, which was 67.

Strengthening Cause of Death Statistics in Selected Districts of 3 States in India: Protocol for an Uncontrolled, Before-After, Mixed Method Study.

Background: Mortality statistics are vital for health policy development, epidemiological research, and health care service planning. A robust surveillance system is essential for obtaining vital information such as cause of death (CoD) information.

Objective: This study aims to develop a comprehensive model to strengthen the CoD information in the selected study sites.

Sleep Status and Chronotype in University Athletes with and without Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

 This study aimed to evaluate the status of sleep, chronotype, and related variables of university athletes with and without chronic low back pain (CLBP), to find the correlation between CLBP, sleep difficulty score (SDS), and chronotype, and to determine if SDS and chronotype predict CLBP.  Ninety-two university athletes [46 with CLBP (Age: 22.08±2.

Oxidation Behavior of Nanocrystalline Alloys.

Thermo-mechanically stabilized nanocrystalline (NC) alloys are increasingly valued for their enhanced mechanical strength and high-temperature stability, achieved through thermodynamic and kinetic stabilization methods. However, their fine-grained structure also increases susceptibility to internal oxidation due to higher atomic diffusivity associated with a greater volume fraction of grain boundaries (GBs). By incorporating solutes that form protective oxides, or the so-called thermally growing oxides (TGO), this vulnerability can be mitigated.

Effects of progessive . constant protocol whole-body vibration on muscle activation, pain, disability and functional performance in non-specific chronic low back pain patients: a randomized clinical trial.

Background And Objective: Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is a prevalent condition causing significant disability and functional impairment. Whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) has emerged as a new treatment method, but additional research is necessary to determine the optimal parameters of WBVE that would be beneficial for patients experiencing chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study aims to investigate the effects of two type of WBVE (constant progressive) on pain, disability, functional performance, and muscle activity in patients with NSCLBP.

Cutting edge technology for wastewater treatment using smart nanomaterials: recent trends and futuristic advancements.

Water is a vital component of our existence. Many human activities, such as improper waste disposal from households, industries, hospitals, and synthetic processes, are major contributors to the contamination of water streams. It is the responsibility of every individual to safeguard water resources and reduce pollution.

Developing a roadmap to reach and sustain 90% full immunization coverage through a cross-sectoral system strengthening strategy in Bihar, India.

Introduction: Reducing childhood mortality by curtailing the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases is contingent upon a robust and high-performing routine immunization system. According to the available data, the full immunization coverage (FIC) in the state of Bihar (India) has reached ~ 71%. While the government aspires to reach 90% FIC, a systematic evidence-based investigation of the reasons behind underimmunization as well as the identification of drivers and enablers to reach and sustain 90% FIC is critical.

Short- and intermediate-term outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

Background: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) being currently employed in low surgical risk patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS). The durability and extended outcomes of TAVR as compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in low-risk patients remains uncertain.

Methods: We selected randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing outcomes of TAVR vs.

Effectiveness of backward gait training on body composition, cardiopulmonary fitness, inflammation, and metabolic marker in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Walking is a fundamental physical activity with significant health implications. Backward gait training (BGT) has emerged as a novel approach with potential benefits, yet its effects in comparison to traditional forward gait training (FGT) remain uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of BGT on body composition, cardiopulmonary fitness, and inflammatory and metabolic markers in adults.

Impact of Concurrent Exercise Training on Cardiac Autonomic Modulation, Metabolic Profile, Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Quality of Life in Type 2 Diabetes with Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) often leads to cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN), a severe complication affecting cardiovascular health. Exercise training is a proven intervention for improving metabolic control and cardiovascular health in T2DM, but the effects of concurrent exercise training (CET), combining aerobic and resistance exercises, on CAN are not fully understood. This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of a structured CET program on cardiac autonomic modulation, metabolic profile, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with T2DM and CAN.

The Utilisation of Mushroom Leftovers, Oats, and Lactose-Free Milk Powder for the Development of Geriatric Formulation.

This study aims to focus on developing a food supplement for the geriatric population using disposal mushrooms, oats, and lactose-free milk powder. Lactose intolerance is most common in older adults, raising the demand for lactose-free foods. One of the major global challenges currently faced by humankind is food waste (FW).

Immunoinhibitory effects of anti-tuberculosis therapy induce the host vulnerability to tuberculosis recurrence.

The host immune responses play a pivotal role in the establishment of long-term memory responses, which effectively aids in infection clearance. However, the prevailing anti-tuberculosis therapy, while aiming to combat tuberculosis (TB), also debilitates innate and adaptive immune components of the host. In this study, we explored how the front-line anti-TB drugs impact the host immune cells by modulating multiple signaling pathways and subsequently leading to disease relapse.

Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Pain, Disability, Balance, Proprioception, Functional Performance and Quality of Life in People with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) presents significant treatment challenges due to its multifactorial nature. Whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) has emerged as a potential therapeutic modality, offering benefits across various domains, including pain reduction, improved balance, and enhanced quality of life (QoL). The aim of this present systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effects of WBVE on pain, disability, balance, proprioception, functional performance, and QoL in individuals with NSCLBP.

Correction: Integrated biosensors for monitoring microphysiological systems.

Correction for 'Integrated biosensors for monitoring microphysiological systems' by Lei Mou , , 2022, , 3801-3816, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2LC00262K.

Effects of physical interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain with pronated feet: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: A link between pronated feet (PF) and chronic low back pain (CLBP) has been reported in the literature. However, physical interventions (PI) like physiotherapy and orthotics mainly target the lower back, neglecting the broader biomechanical impacts of PF that affect the feet, ankles, and overall posture. Currently, there is a lack of comprehensive meta-analyses or systematic reviews on this subject.

Pan-Indian Clinical Registry of Invasive Fungal Infections Among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: Protocol for a Multicentric Prospective Study.

Background: Fungal infections are now a great public health threat, especially in those with underlying risk factors such as neutropenia, diabetes, high-dose steroid treatment, cancer chemotherapy, prolonged intensive care unit stay, and so on, which can lead to mycoses with higher mortality rates. The rates of these infections have been steadily increasing over the past 2 decades due to the increasing population of patients who are immunocompromised. However, the data regarding the exact burden of such infection are still not available from India.