Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy on Smoking Cessation and Reduction Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background’: India is ranked second in the world in terms of tobacco use and tops the list of eight high-burden countries that account for two-thirds of the new tuberculosis (TB) cases globally. As tobacco smoking among TB patients is associated with unsuccessful TB treatment outcomes, effective smoking cessation interventions for TB patients is essential to combat this double pandemic.

Aim: The study determined the effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) on smoking reduction and cessation among pulmonary TB patients.

Role of Psychosomatic Symptoms in COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is one of the highly effective preventative strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19 infection. The rapid approval of COVID-19 vaccination due to the raging pandemic, media coverage, anti-vaccination groups, and concerns about adverse effects associated with vaccination has given rise to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Current evidence suggests that psychosomatic and nocebo-related adverse effects account for a significant proportion of common adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination.

The Role of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Chronic Tonsillitis.

The aim of the study was to determine the possible role of oxidants and antioxidants in chronic tonsillitis in paediatric age group and also to know the outcome of tonsillectomy on the oxidative stress 60 patients (30 tests, 30 controls) in the age group 3-14 years were recruited in the study. Total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase (antioxidants), Malondialdehyde (oxidant) was measured from the venous blood sample. In the study group, i.

Evaluation of the quality of life of patients with maxillofacial defects after prosthodontic rehabilitation: A cross-sectional study.

Context: Oral cancer surgery leads to hard- and soft-tissue loss which can affect the quality of life of the individuals. Maxillofacial prosthodontics focuses on optimizing the disrupted oral function of individuals whose rehabilitation will serve as a psychosocial therapy.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) after the maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation following cancer resection surgery.

Clinical presentation and mortality risk factors for COVID-19 among diabetic patients in a tertiary care center in South India.

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) like hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are the most common comorbidities among COVID-19 patients. The clinical presentation and mortality pattern of COVID-19 are different for patients with comorbidities and without comorbidities.

Objective: To determine the clinical presentation of COVID-19 and risk factors for COVID-19 mortality among diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital in South India.

Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in elderly.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease worldwide. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment reduces the transmission, morbidity and mortality in tuberculosis. Elderly (age >65 years) have many risk factors to develop tuberculosis.

Intravenous oxytocin regimens in patients undergoing cesarean delivery: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of cluster-based groups.

Information on evaluations of different oxytocin regimens used to prevent post-partum hemorrhage during cesarean delivery is scarce, and there is a lack of statistically pooled results for comparative doses. In this review, we aimed to analyze the effectiveness of different oxytocin regimens used and rank them accordingly. We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting the incidence of additional uterotonic (AUT) use or amount of blood loss during cesarean delivery, where different oxytocin regimens were compared.

Attitude towards people with same gender attraction among Medical students: A cross-sectional study in Southern part of India.

Western countries have found that Medical students have a prejudice and negative attitude towards people with same gender attraction. There is a dearth of literature on people with same gender attraction in Indian context. The objective of the study was to assess the attitude towards people with same gender attraction and to find out the predictors of attitude towards the same.

The impact of lifestyle stressors, menstrual pattern, and cardiometabolic risk factors on young females with cholelithiasis.

Background: Lifestyle and nutritional transitions in the society driven by globalization have led to the rising burden of cholelithiasis. The present study was done to assess the impact of lifestyle, stress, menstrual pattern, and cardiometabolic risk factors on young females with cholelithiasis.

Materials And Methods: A hospital-based case-control study was conducted on young females of 18-45 years.

A Demographic Profile of Disability Assessed Patients in Selected Tertiary Care Hospitals in Coastal Karnataka, India: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Disability assessment is a critical component in getting a comprehensive and amicable compensation in medico-legal cases. The data regarding acquired disability among the hospital-admitted patients are lacking. The purpose of this study was to determine the demographic profile of disability-assessed patients in tertiary care hospitals in Coastal Karnataka, India between 2010 and 2019.

Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of Garcinia cambogia extracts in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rat model.

Background And Objectives: Diabetes mellitus, a global health problem, is associated with metabolic complications such as hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and loss of vision. The present study evaluated the antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of ethanol extract of (L.) N.

Acute and chronic toxicity studies on ethanolic leaf extracts of and in Swiss albino mice.

Background And Objectives: To evaluate the safe dose range of and ethanolic leaf extracts of acute and chronic oral toxicity study in Swiss Albino mice.

Materials And Methods: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development guideline was used for the toxicity studies. C.

Modified Sick Neonatal Score and Delta: Modified Sick Neonatal Scores As Prognostic Indicators in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

Background Modified Sick Neonatal Score (MSNS) is a modification of the Sick Neonatal Score (SNS) by adding perinatal factors such as birth weight and gestational age to the scoring. A significantly higher sensitivity and specificity were obtained by adding the above parameters to SNS. The parameters in MSNS were simple and easy to score, but the scoring was done only once, and the utility of the score to assess the response to treatment was not analysed.

Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System: An Uncommon Cause of Stroke in the Young.

Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) usually presents with symptoms of headache, cognitive impairment, or stroke with a mean age of onset at 50 years. Inflammation of the cerebral vessels can cause narrowing, occlusion, or thrombosis resulting in tissue ischemia and necrosis of the involved vessel territory. Findings can be seen on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of the brain and serological markers of inflammation are typically within normal limits.

Effect of iron deficiency anaemia over glycated hemoglobin in non-diabetic women.

Background: Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a form of hemoglobin bound to glucose and used as an index of glycaemic control reflecting glucose levels of the previous three months. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the commonest form of anemia that affects HbA1c. Reports on the effects of IDA on HbA1c levels are inconsistent in India.

Telemedicine and Telehealth in Urology: Uptake, Impact and Barriers to Clinical Adoption.

Telemedicine has great potential in urology as a strong medium for providing patients with continuous high-quality urological care despite the hurdles involved in its implementation. Both clinicians and patients are crucial factors in determining the success of tele-consults in terms of simplicity of use and overall satisfaction. For it to be successfully incorporated into routine urological practice, rigorous training and evidence-based recommendations are lacking.