Quality Assessment of Stillbirth Review: A Pilot Study in Ten High-Priority Districts in Odisha.

Background: Stillbirth rate has shown less or no improvement in developing countries. India was estimated to have the largest number of stillbirths globally in 2015. Systematic review of stillbirths is a strategy that helps in identifying gaps in the care of a pregnant mother, and is a useful and comprehensive indicator of the quality of maternity care.

Effect of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 virological outcomes: An updated meta-analysis.

As anti-malarial drugs have been found to inhibit Corona viruses in vitro, studies have evaluated the effect of these drugs inCOVID-19 infection. We conducted an updated meta-analysis of clinical trials and observational studies published till June 2020. Patients with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) confirmed Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) infection were included.

Quality Assessment of Maternal Death Review: A Pilot Study in 10 High Priority Districts of Odisha State, India.

Background: Maternal death review (MDR) is a strategy that helps in identifying gaps in the care of a pregnant mother.

Objectives: The objective is to assess the quality of MDR, causes of maternal mortality, and finding corrective action in 10 high-priority districts of Odisha.

Materials And Methods: MDR was undertaken by our team in 4-month timeline (August to November 2014).

Efficacy and Safety of Anti-malarial Drugs (Chloroquine and Hydroxy-Chloroquine) in Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Anti-malarial drugs inhibit coronaviruses . Few published studies have evaluated the safety and efficacy of these drugs in the treatment of COVID-19 infection. This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials and observational studies.

Awareness and opinion about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among young women: a developing country perspective.

Objective: To explore the perception on PCOS and its prevalence among adolescent and young women.

Methods: The study was conducted over 2 year period in a tertiary care teaching hospital from Eastern India. A pre-formed, validated questionnaire was used to record the details.

Pregnancy Outcomes in Isolated Oligohydramnios during Second Trimester: A Case Series.

Oligohydramnios is associated with increased maternal and foetal morbidities. However, some of the recent studies have shown no adverse effect of isolated oligohydramnios on perinatal outcome and recommends continuation of pregnancy. Pregnancies between 18-28 weeks with isolated Oligohydramnios were included.

Efficacy and safety of diosmectite in acute childhood diarrhoea: a meta-analysis.

Objective: We evaluated the role of diosmectite as an add-on treatment to the 'recommended treatment' of acute diarrhoea in children.

Methods: We searched all published literature through the major databases: Medline via Ovid, PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase and Google Scholar till May 2014. Randomised clinical trials comparing diosmectite versus placebo were included (PROSPERO registration: CRD42014013783).

The effect of prophylactic antipyretic administration on post-vaccination adverse reactions and antibody response in children: a systematic review.

Background: Prophylactic antipyretic administration decreases the post-vaccination adverse reactions. Recent study finds that they may also decrease the antibody responses to several vaccine antigens. This systematic review aimed to assess the evidence for a relationship between prophylactic antipyretic administration, post-vaccination adverse events, and antibody response in children.

Vitamin d supplementation for the treatment of acute childhood pneumonia: a systematic review.

Background. Studies have found an increased incidence of vitamin D deficiency in children with pneumonia; however, there is no conclusive data regarding the direct effect of vitamin D supplementation in acute pneumonia. Methods.

Probiotics as additives on therapy in allergic airway diseases: a systematic review of benefits and risks.

Background: We conducted a systematic review to find out the role of probiotics in treatment of allergic airway diseases.  

Methods: A comprehensive search of the major electronic databases was done till March 2013. Trials comparing the effect of probiotics versus placebo were included.