Correlation Between Salivary Cortisol Levels and Diurnal Variation in Spirometric Parameters in Apparently Healthy Adults.

Background: This study investigated diurnal variations in spirometric parameters and their correlation with salivary cortisol levels among apparently healthy adults.

Methods: Forty subjects, aged 18-22, were assessed. Spirometric parameters, including forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced expiratory flow during 25%-75% of expiration, and peak expiratory flow rate, were measured in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

Evaluating the Role of Glycemic Control in Modulating Pulmonary Function Among Smokers With Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) impacts multiple body systems, including lung function, and this impact can be further complicated by smoking. The connection between blood sugar control and lung health in individuals with diabetes who smoke has been extensively studied, but findings have been varied. This systematic review sought to compile and assess the research on how blood sugar control influences lung function in smokers with diabetes.

Examining the influence of health insurance literacy and perception on the people preference to purchase private voluntary health insurance.

Most studies have associated "un-affordability" as a plausible cause for the lower take-up of private voluntary health insurance plans. However, others refuted this claim on the pretext that when people can afford "inpatient-care" from pocket then insurance premium cost is far less than those payments. Thus, economic factors remain insufficient in clearly explaining the reason for poor private voluntary health insurance take-up.

Understanding perception and factors influencing private voluntary health insurance policy subscription in the Lucknow region.

Background: Health insurance has been acknowledged by researchers as a valuable tool in health financing. In spite of its significance, a subscription paralysis has been observed in India for this product. People who can afford health insurance are also found to be either ignorant or aversive towards it.