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Objectives: To explore the opinions and beliefs of physicians about integrating families into the care system of hospitalized preterm neonates.

Methods: The setting was Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a tertiary care center in North India. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with the physicians using a pre-validated FGD topic guide.

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  • The study investigates the role of the Cytochrome P450 (CYP) system and specific genetic variants (CYP2C19) in ischemic stroke patients, focusing on how these genetic factors may influence stroke outcomes and recurrence.
  • Two adipokines, leptin (pro-inflammatory) and adiponectin (anti-inflammatory), are highlighted for their roles in stroke pathogenesis, and their levels are measured in the patient cohort.
  • Results indicate that specific genetic variants (SNP2) and certain haplotypes (AC and GT) are significantly associated with the occurrence of ischemic stroke, even when adjusting for age and sex, with notable differences observed based on haplotype and gender interaction.
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Background: The burden of stroke is increasing in India, but there is limited understanding of the distribution of reported risk factors in the Indian setting. It is vital to generate robust data on these modifiable risk factors to scale up appropriate strategies for the prevention of cerebrovascular diseases in this setting.

Summary: The objective of this study is to estimate the overall proportion of life style risk factors of patients with stroke in the Indian setting.

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Across India, there have been multiple studies conducted to address the issues of the mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study estimated the pooled prevalence of psychological morbidity among healthcare workers during the early phase of the COVID 19 pandemic in India. We searched the following electronic bibliographic databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley online library, and Google scholar for studies conducted from the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic until 25 September 2021.

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Introduction: Access to optimum health care services is vital for every woman. Women with disabilities (WWD), in particular, face multiple discrimination and social exclusion on this issue. The objective of the study was to evaluate the user-friendliness of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in terms of the physical access to health facilities in various hospitals in a city in north India.

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  • Cricoid pressure, used to prevent aspiration during anesthesia, can worsen laryngeal view and increase the force needed for laryngoscopy, which has not been previously studied.
  • The study involved 70 patients undergoing emergency surgery, comparing laryngoscopy forces and intubation success rates between those receiving cricoid pressure and those who did not.
  • Results showed that cricoid pressure significantly increased laryngoscopy forces and time to intubate, leading to a lower success rate of intubation, highlighting caution when using this technique.
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Development of Mobile Application-Based System for Improving Medication Adherence Among Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Therapy.

Indian J Palliat Care

January 2023

Department of Onco-Anaesthesiology and Palliative Medicine, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Objectives: Cancer patients seeking palliative care faces distressing symptoms which affect their quality of life adversely. Patients' lack of adherence to analgesics is one of the major factors contributing to the undertreatment of cancer pain. The objective of this paper is to outline the development of a mobile application-based system to develop a physician-patient relationship and to improve adherence to medications prescribed for cancer pain management.

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  • The study explores the psychosocial effects and financial concerns faced by women with facial hirsutism, emphasizing a lack of existing literature on the subject.
  • Using questionnaires, researchers assessed the quality of life, financial burden, and worry levels among 50 women with excessive facial hair.
  • Results indicate a high psychosocial impact (DLQI score of 15.98) and significant financial considerations related to treatment, particularly laser therapy, which was notably more burdensome than other methods.
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Oral tranexamic acid (TXA) demonstrates promising results in melasma management. However, no clear consensus on the dosing and duration of maintenance doses of TXA therapy in melasma exists. In this study, we intend to evaluate and compare the efficacy of two different TXA dosing regimens in patients with melasma using the mMASI score.

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Many preterm infants cannot breastfeed directly and depend on other feeding methods. Multiple studies have compared feeding methods for such infants; however, the best method remains unknown. We compared Nifty cup with Katori-spoon feeding in preterm neonates deemed fit for oral feeding.

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Objective: The novel coronavirus (n COVID-19) has affected every walk of life across the world including India. Several studies have been available on the COVID-19-related anxiety and depressive symptoms in the public health context. However, there is a dearth of evidence of a meta-analysis regarding the pooled estimates of anxiety and depressive symptoms related to this pandemic based on the existing studies conducted among the general population of India.

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Background: Nurse led noncommunicable diseases (NCD) clinic may address the significant shortage of human resource for health for managing common NCDs. The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of nurse-led NCD clinic for identification, prevention, and management of common NCDs.

Materials And Methods: A quasi experimental study was conducted at a Public Health Dispensary in periurban community of Northern India.

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Objectives: Long-term care of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) has psycho-social implications for parents. Experts recommend a customized educational program for parents to facilitate their psychological adaptation and improve disease management. Such educational programs often provided by nurse counsellors are well evaluated in developed countries.

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Objective: To study the utility of 2D shear wave elastography (SWE) and ascertain cut-off values of shear wave elasticity (SWe) to differentiate benign and malignant thickening of the gallbladder wall.

Methods: This study was a prospective study of patients with symptomatic gallstone disease (GSD, n = 51) and gallbladder cancer (GBC, n = 46) and controls without any biliary disease (n = 46). All the participants underwent 2D USG and SWE of the gallbladder.

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Background: Problematic internet use (PIU) among school going adolescents constitutes a major area of concern. However, no comprehensive reports are available to determine the magnitude of the problem. This study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of PIU among school going adolescents in India.

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Background: Chronic skin diseases like psoriasis affect a patient's physical, psychological, and social functioning as well as well-being, and the lockdown acted as a cofactor in further worsening the quality of life in psoriasis patients.

Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the effect of lockdown on the health, lifestyle, and mental well-being of psoriasis patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was done using an online questionnaire shared through messenger applications to the patients of chronic plaque psoriasis who registered in the psoriasis clinic between August 2020 and December 2020.

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) contribute to most of the potentially preventable burden through early risk assessment. Nurse-led CVD risk assessment is an effective strategy to address the human resource crisis for CVD prevention. An interventional study was conducted in medicine wards of a tertiary care hospital in North India to train nurses in CVD risk assessment and its communication.

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Background: There is scanty evidence regarding the magnitude of COVID-19-related psychological distress (PD) among the general population of India.

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of PD among the general public of India during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Material And Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis of 21 online surveys conducted across the Indian subcontinent and published between 2020 and 2021.

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  • The study investigates the adverse effects of personal protective equipment (PPE) among healthcare workers (HCWs) due to its mandatory use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A significant number of HCWs reported issues such as skin irritation from hazmat suits, N95 masks, goggles, and gloves, with 97% experiencing hazmat suit-related problems.
  • Preventative measures like moisturizers and adhesive bandages for injuries were commonly used, highlighting the need for better awareness and assessment of skin conditions among HCWs.
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  • The study analyzed COVID-19 vaccination intentions and hesitancy among healthcare workers in Chandigarh, India, revealing that 54.6% intended to get vaccinated while 7% showed resistance.
  • Concerns regarding vaccine safety, effectiveness, and mistrust significantly influenced vaccination hesitancy, with 62% of participants expressing worries about side effects and quality.
  • The findings suggest the need for strategic communication and targeted programs to improve vaccine acceptance among healthcare professionals.
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Background: The significant burden of stroke on the mortality rates of developing countries, including India, is well-documented in the literature. However, robust data regarding the aggregates of evidence on the quality of life (QOL) of stroke survivors is limited.

Objective: To gather relevant information for policymakers on the QOL of stroke survivors based on observational studies conducted in the Indian setting.

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