Quality improvement initiative to achieve early enteral feeds in preterm infants at a level IV neonatal intensive care unit.

Objective: We report the results of a quality improvement initiative to reduce the time to full enteral feeds and number of central line and parenteral nutrition days in premature infants in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) by 20%.

Study Design: In 2020, a multidisciplinary team at our NICU initiated a quality improvement project to improve enteral feeding in infants with a birthweight <1800 g. The key drivers were early donor human milk consent, trophic feeds initiation, and modification of the enteral feeding guidelines.

A Study of 32 Adult Patients of Japanese Encephalitis in Jharkhand.

Background And Objectives: Japanese encephalitis (JE) is fatal endemic viral encephalitis and is common in India and other parts of the world. It has a mortality rate of around 20-30%, and most of the survivors are left with neurological deficits. Studies related to JE in India, including Jharkhand, are focused on the pediatric population.

Prevalence of goitre and iodine deficiency among school children (6-12 years) in rural areas of North Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional survey, 2016-19.

Introduction: Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) have remained an unresolved public health problem in India. In this survey, we have estimated the prevalence of IDD among 6-12 years of school children in rural areas of north Karnataka, India and estimated the prevalence of low iodine content (<15 ppm) in salt at the household level and urine iodine excretion in this population.

Material And Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, we recruited 16,827 children between 6 and 12 years of age through multistage sampling from six districts.

Study of vapor compression refrigeration system with suspended nanoparticles in the low GWP refrigerant.

The rising global temperatures, attributed to the high global warming potential (GWP) of conventional refrigerants, necessitate the adoption of low-GWP alternatives in HVAC systems. However, these low-GWP refrigerants often exhibit high toxicity and flammability, limiting their usage. To address these challenges, compact heat exchangers incorporating blended refrigerants have been introduced to enhance HVAC system performance.

The Radiological Spectrum of Rhino-Oculo-Cerebral Mucormycosis.

Aim We aim to study the spectrum of imaging findings in patients with rhino-oculo-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM). Materials and methods This retrospective descriptive study was performed in histopathologically confirmed cases of rhino-oculo-cerebral mucormycosis in a tertiary care center in Bihar, India. The case records of patients with radiological, cultural, and histological evidence of acute invasive ROCM were retrospectively evaluated for relevant radiological and clinical data between May 2021 and June 2022.