Determinants of multimorbidity among elderly population in maharashtra, India: Logistic regression analysis.

Background: Population aging is an emerging global trend. Because of decreasing fertility rates and improved healthcare, the lifespan of elderly population increased. Consequently, proportion of elderly population is increasing at an alarming rate.

Evaluation and comparison of intratumoural and intrastromal infiltrating lymphocytes with clinicopathological features in breast carcinoma patients who have received neoadjuvant chemotherapy - A cross-sectional study.

Background: The microenvironment of breast cancer plays a significant role in determining the prognosis of the disease. With the shifting paradigm on the predictive factors post-Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NAC), it was sought out that Tumour infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are of valuable use for the same. Yet, the delineation of the two types - Intrastromal and Intratumoural has seldom been facilitated.

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on awareness on screening regarding breast cancer with Intelligent Breast Examination among primary schoolteachers in Karad.

Aim: As Breast cancer is most common in developed and developing world. Despite of seriousness & importance of breast cancer the awareness is low. This Study highlights the primary screening of breast cancer with the device Intelligent Breast Examination.

Development of Risk Scoring Scale Tool for Prediction of Preterm Birth.

Background: Prediction of preterm births in the early stage during pregnancy may reduce prevalence of preterm births by appropriate interventions.

Aims/objective: The aim of the study is to develop an antenatal risk scoring system/scale for prediction of preterm births.

Subjects And Methods: From a cohort of 1876 and subset of 380 pregnant women attending Krishna Hospital Karad, Maharashtra, routine antenatal and in-depth information on diet, occupation, and the rest were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 16.

Antenatal Risk Scoring Scale for Predication of Low Birth Weight and Its Validity.

Background: Prediction of low birth weight (LBW) early during pregnancy may prevent LBW by appropriate interventions.

Aims/objective: The aim of the study is to develop an antenatal risk scoring scale for prediction of LBW.

Subject And Methods: Routine and in-depth information on diet, occupation, and rest was collected from November 1, 2013, to November 13, 2015.

Seroprevalence, risk factors and genotype distribution for Hepatitis C infection: A study from rural hospital in Maharashtra.

Background And Objectives: Hepatitis C is global health problem affecting a significant portion of the world's population. Available data in Western Maharashtra on seroprevalence, risk factors and genotype distribution are very limited.

Objectives: The present study was carried out to estimate the seroprevalence, factors influencing transmission and distribution of genotype of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a hospital-based population.

Multicentric study on prevalence and risk factors for hypertension and diabetes in tribal communities in Western and Northern Maharashtra.

Background And Objectives: Although a number of studies have been conducted on the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and diabetes on tribal populations in different parts of India, comparative tribe-specific information is very meager. The main objective of this study is to generate tribe-specific information on the noncommunicable disorders (NCDs) and associated risk factors in scheduled tribes (STs) in Coastal and Western Maharashtra.

Methods: The study was conducted on 1864 (females 960) adults (≥18 years) of both sexes in four dominant tribes in the region, namely, Bhils (748), Katkaris (560), Kokana (352), and Thakars (204), using the protocols approved by the Institutional Review Board.

Action-oriented colour-coded foot length calliper for primary healthcare workers as a proxy for birth weight & gestational period.

Background & Objectives: Foot length of the newborn has a good correlation with the birth weight and is recommended to be used as a proxy measure. There can be variations in the measurement of foot length. A study was, therefore, carried out to develop a foot length calliper for accurate foot length measurement and to find cut-off values for birth weight and gestational age groups to be used by primary healthcare workers.

Correlation of Cotinine Levels with Use of Smokeless Tobacco (Mishri) among Pregnant Women and Anthropometry of Newborn.

Introduction: 'Smokeless tobacco' is the term used for the tobacco that is consumed in un-burnt form and it can be used orally or nasally. Cotinine, a nicotine metabolite, is used to quantify exposure to tobacco, which readily gains access to foetal circulation. Cotinine is invariably found in coelomic, amniotic and foetal serum when maternal serum cotinine levels exceed 25ng/ml.

Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension and diabetes in the Katkari tribe of coastal Maharashtra.

Background And Objectives: Urban and rural India are both going through health epidemiological transition and will soon face huge burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Information on the status of NCDs in tribals is limited. Although the prevalence of hypertension in scheduled tribes (STs) has been studied in several states by the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau, tribe-specific data are very scanty.

Field Testing of Second Generation of Colour-Coded Rings for Detecting Slow Progress of Labour at Rural Health Centres.

Introduction: An innovative appropriate technological tool of colour-coded rings based on cervicographic principles was developed to monitor deliveries.

Objectives: To study efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of colour-coded rings for monitoring active phase of labour.

Materials And Methods: All consecutive deliveries occurring at selected primary health centres from Pune, Satara and Kolhapur Districts of Maharashtra, during 15 months period were included in the study and matched control groups.

Field Testing of Appropriate Technological Tool of Individualised Color Coded Any Day Neonatal Growth Monitoring Charts for Neonatal Care at Primary Health Care Level.

Objective: To field test the Individualised Color Coded Any Day (ICCAD) growth monitoring charts at primary health care level in three districts of Maharashtra.

Methods: The present study was conducted in three districts of Maharashtra - Pune, Satara and Kolhapur and included newborns with weight ≥ 1500 g born during 1st May 2010 to 30th July 2011. Talukas were matched based on mortality and coverage indicators and put in study (ICCAD use) and control area (ICCAD non-use) from every District.

Serological, Clinical, and Epidemiological Profile of Human Brucellosis in Rural India.

Background: Brucellosis is an important but neglected zoonotic disease in India. Due to frequent animal contact, high prevalence of this disease, though expected in rural population, has not been much studied.

Aim: The study was carried out to determine serological, clinical, and epidemiological profile including associated risk factors for human brucellosis in rural India.

Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Septicemic Neonates with Special Reference to Extended Spectrum β-lactamase, AmpC, Metallo β-lactamase Production and Multiple Drug Resistance in Tertiary Care Hospital.

Background: β-lactamases viz., extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), AmpC, and metallo β-lactamase (MBL) production in Klebsiella pneumoniae has led to a serious concern about septicemic neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units due to high resistance against commonly used antimicrobials.

Purpose: To study the prevalence of ESBL, AmpC, and MBL production in K.

Socio-demographic profile of pregnant women using mishri.

Background: "Mishri" is one among the various smokeless tobacco products used in the central and southern part of India. The use of newer tobacco products is increasing not only among men, but also among children, teenagers, and women of the reproductive age-group.

Objectives: To study socio-demographic profile of mishri users among pregnant women admitted for delivery into Krishna Hospital, Karad - Satara, Maharashtra.

A study of some clinical variables in predicting outcome after acute myocardial infarction.

The univariate analysis of age, previous myocardial infarction, systolic blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, etc, accounted their association with increased mortality in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Thus, the study was undertaken to determine the significance of some such variables among hospitalised AMI cases by applying univariate statistical techniques. Two years retrospective data of 208 hospitalised AMI cases was collected from patients' records.