A machine learning and blockchain based secure and cost-effective framework for minor medical consultations.

With the ever-increasing awareness among people regarding their health, visiting a doctor has become quite common. However, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, home-based consultations are gaining popularity. Nevertheless, the worries over privacy and the lack of willingness to assist patients by the medical professionals in the online consultation process have made current models ineffective.

A Study of Association of Premature Graying of Hair and Osteopenia in North Indian Population.

Context: Hair graying is one of the signs of human aging and is caused by a progressive loss of pigmentation from growing hair shafts. Studies have shown a correlation of early hair graying with osteopenia, indicating that premature graying could serve as an early marker of osteopenia.

Aim: To compare the degree of osteopenia in individuals with premature graying of hair (PGH) compared to ordinary individuals.

Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus: Varied Clinical Expression of a Spectral Disease.

A preterm, low birth weight (1.45 kg) baby boy, delivered at 32 weeks, was admitted to the neonatal ICU with a low APGAR score assessment of Activity/muscle tone, Pulse/heart rate, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. Each criterion is graded from 0 to 2, and a final score is obtained by their sum (0-10).

Patch Testing in Patients with Suspected Footwear Dermatitis: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Footwear dermatitis represents a common but often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed condition. Patch testing aids in its confirmation and identification of the offending allergen.

Aims: This study aimed to find the frequency of positive patch test reactions in cases with suspected allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to footwear, as well as the common responsible allergens.

Patch testing in patients with suspected cosmetic dermatitis: A retrospective study.

Background: Growing use of cosmetics has led to an increase in the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to cosmetics. Patch testing helps to confirm allergy to cosmetics and pinpoint the exact offending allergens.

Aims And Objectives: The study aimed to find the frequency of positive patch test reactions in cases with suspected ACD to cosmetics, and the common allergens responsible for it.

Reappraisal of sexually transmitted infections in children: A hospital-based study from an urban area.

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in children can be acquired either by sexual, or non-sexual route. Sexually transmitted infection (STI) in children reflect the pattern of STI in adult population and the knowledge, attitude and practices of the society. They also serve as an indicator of STI control strategies.