Factors affecting tuberculosis treatment outcome among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients - A longitudinal study.

Background: Tuberculosis disease epidemiology is closely related to social and economic conditions which make its prevention, control and cure challenging. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment will help to prevent various tuberculosis related morbidities. Factors such as adverse effects of drugs, transportation cost, family support, distance to the treatment center, personal habits, co morbid conditions, and patients' multiple obligations concerning to their employment, family and society have an impact on the treatment outcomes.

Effect of quality and quantity of diet on nutritional status of under-five children residing in the rural area: A longitudinal study.

Introduction: Variety and adequacy of intake of food are required to meet the nutritional needs of the children. Due to poverty/illiteracy, poor families depend on a single food group that is, cereals. Due to the pandemic also, the nutrition of the growing children is affected.

Efficacy of Hydrocortisone, Povidone-Iodine, and Normal Saline as an Irrigating Solution During Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background The surgical removal of mandibular third molars is one of the most common procedures in dentistry. Researchers have extensively studied the treatment of postoperative sequelae such as pain, edema, trismus, and alveolar osteitis throughout the past six decades. Many approaches have been used to address clinical difficulties after third molar surgery, including various flap designs and irrigating solutions.

Sports-related facial trauma in the Indian population - A systematic review.

Background: Sports injuries are a growing concern which requires immediate attention. Dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injuries sustained during sports activities.

Objectives: This study aims to review the prevalence of sports-related facial trauma in India, to identify the most common types of oro-facial injury incurred due to sports, and to assess the level of awareness regarding preventive measures used in sports.

Clinical profile and outcomes of COVID-19 positive patients -A cross sectional study.

Background: Globally 220 countries and territories are affected and cases of COVID-19 have increased by 8% resulting in 3.6 million new cases. The most common symptoms include fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, headache and mortality rate was uncertain.

Concept map as a teaching and learning tool for medical students.

Background And Aim: Concept maps hold great potential for the students as it helps in the formulation of new concepts as well to evaluate the learning ability of the students. However, the use of concept maps as a teaching tool in medical students in India has not been explored, to the best of our knowledge. This study was conducted to assess the use of concept maps in improving learning among medical students.