Experiential Learning of Active Learning Strategies in Mentor Learner Web-based Discussions: A Perceptions Study.

Background: Active learning strategies (ALSs) in medical education are valued for their effectiveness but face adoption challenges among educators, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of their implementation and impact.

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the perceptions of medical educators regarding the effectiveness and challenges of ALS through mentor-learner (ML) web-based discussions.

Settings And Design: The retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed data from 32 medical educators enrolled in the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education Research course at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.

Acute Psychosis as Presenting Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case Series.

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a prevalent condition affecting a significant proportion of India's population, with implications for mental health. Despite its established link to psychiatric symptoms, vitamin B12 deficiency often remains underdiagnosed. The aim of this study is to highlight the association between vitamin B12 deficiency and acute psychosis, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment.

Designing a summative assessment blueprint in community medicine: an expert consensus approach at All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Background: Despite the increasing integration of competency-based education in medicine, there remains a significant gap in effectively assessing educational outcomes, underscoring the urgent need for designed assessment blueprints that accurately reflect both curriculum content and competency standards in Community Medicine for undergraduate students. This study, conducted across the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) network, develops a summative assessment blueprint aimed at standardizing evaluations in medical education across diverse geographic locations in India.

Methods: Twenty-five experts from 10 All India Institutes of Medical Science were invited via email and contributed for summative assessment for a theory paper.

Update on the aetiopathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea: Role of inflammatory and immune mediated mechanisms.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often a lifestyle disease associated with obesity, which is rapidly evolving as a major health concern with diverse multisystemic implications. To prevent and mitigate its adverse effects and reduce its burden on society, its aetiopathogeneses must be precisely understood. Numerous studies focusing on the range of diverse anatomic, functional, and lifestyle factors have already been carried out to determine the possible contributory roles of these factors in OSA.

Unraveling the Complexity of Vaginismus in Marital Relationship: A Case Series.

This article presents a case series examining the interplay between marital dynamics and the management of vaginismus. Vaginismus is a spasm of the perivaginal muscles sufficient to prevent penile entry or make it uncomfortable. Given the multifactorial nature of vaginismus, with psychological and relational factors playing significant roles, understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective treatment.

Uncovering the Hidden Threat: Ileocolic Intussusception in an Adult With Appendicular Tumor.

Intussusception in adults is a rare condition, often associated with an underlying pathological lead point. This case report describes a case of intussusception in a 37-year-old female patient with an unusual lead point: an appendicular mucinous neoplasm. This case highlights the clinical presentation, diagnostic process, and management of adult intussusception caused by an appendicular neoplasm.

Severe and Persistent Thrombocytopenia in an Adolescent Girl Following Dengue Infection Manifesting As Pulmonary Hemorrhage.

Thrombocytopenia is common in the critical phase of dengue due to decreased production from the bone marrow and increased peripheral destruction of platelets. Platelet count improves with resolution of the disease. However, further evaluation is required if thrombocytopenia persists for a longer period following dengue infection.

Solid fuel combustion and adverse pregnancy outcomes: A nationwide study on stillbirth in India.

Objectives: Stillbirth is a significant public health challenge in India, accounting for a substantial portion of the global burden. Exposure to household air pollution from solid fuel combustion during pregnancy has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including stillbirth. This study aimed to investigate the association between solid fuel use and stillbirth risk in India, utilizing data from the National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS-5).

A Prospective Comparative Study of Impedance Audiometry Findings Preoperatively and Postoperatively in Cases of Conventional Adenoidectomy versus Microdebrider Assisted Adenoidectomy.

The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Endoscopic Adenoidectomy with Microdebrider over Conventional technique by Curettage using Impedance Audiometry findings. In this prospective, randomised, comparative study patients were divided into two groups to undergo one of the above adenoidectomy surgeries. Patients with symptoms of Adenoid hypertrophy after failed maximal medical therapy (12 weeks) were selected after due consideration of the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

A Retrospective Study of Location, Dimension, and Prevalence of Mandibular Incisive Nerve Canal with the Help of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).

Aim: To evaluate the mandibular incisive nerve canal's prevalence, location, and size.

Objectives: To ascertain the frequency, relationship to surrounding critical structures, and variance in the size and position of the mandibular incisive nerve canal.

Materials And Methods: Mandibular incisive canal (MIC) measurements, locations, and prevalence were noted in 80 patients' cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), ranging in age from 18 to 80.

Unravelling the enigma: Autopsy challenges in alleged snakebite deaths.

Snakebites account for a substantial public health burden in India, contributing to 80 % of global snakebite fatalities. This case series explores the intricacies of two alleged neurotoxic snakebite deaths, delving into the complexities of diagnosing neurotoxic snakebite deaths in India through meticulous medico-legal autopsies. Despite initial suspicions and circumstantial evidence suggesting snakebite involvement, the autopsies revealed surprising causes of death.

Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Their Clinical Relevance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review.

Assessing oxidative stress is vital in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications. This systematic review aims to identify the most important oxidative stress markers in T2DM patients and predict associated complications. A literature search was conducted from 2013 to 2023, focusing on case-control, cohort, cross-sectional, and randomized control trials.

The prevalence of anaemia in rural adolescent girls - A cross-sectional study to understand the sociodemographic and dietary determinants in Dharwad District, India.

Context: Anaemia is one leading cause of morbidity among adolescent girls. Prevention, early detection, and treatment can break the intergeneration cycle of malnutrition.

Aims/objectives: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of anaemia and assess its sociodemographic determinants and understand its association with the dietary pattern of rural adolescent girls.

Comparative Study of Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine With Dexmedetomidine in Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post-operative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Sections.

Background Adequate post-operative analgesia in the obstetric patient is necessary to facilitate breastfeeding and the care of the newborn. Considering the limitations of intravenous analgesic options such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids, other alternatives have been tried for offering better analgesia with fewer potential side effects. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is one such option that has been tried with various local anesthetic drugs, either alone or in combination with other adjuvants.

Recent advances in managing obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a rapidly increasing global concern. If it remains untreated, it can lead to cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychiatric complications and may result in premature death. The efficient and effective management of OSA can have a beneficial effect and help reduce the financial burden on the health sector.

Subclinical myocardial dysfunction among fetal growth restriction neonates: a case-control study.

Objectives: To evaluate cardiac structural and functional changes in neonates with fetal growth restriction (FGR) compared to appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) neonates using conventional echocardiography, tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), and speckle tracking echocardiography.

Method: This case-control study included 85 FGR neonates and 75 non-FGR, weight adequate for gestational age neonates. Among these, 37 were symmetric FGR and 48 were asymmetric FGR.