49 results match your criteria: "Rama Medical College-Hospital and Research Centre[Affiliation]"
Re-emergence of Eastern equine encephalitis: A looming threat in the era of climate change.
New Microbes New Infect
December 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY, USA.
First human infection with influenza A(H1N1) variant virus in Vietnam.
New Microbes New Infect
December 2024
University of Burundi, Bujumbura, Burundi.
A SIMBA CoMICs Initiative to Cocreating and Disseminating Evidence-Based, Peer-Reviewed Short Videos on Social Media: Mixed Methods Prospective Study.
JMIR Med Educ
October 2024
Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Article Synopsis
- Social media, while a key tool for sharing health information, often spreads misinformation; this study presents a framework for producing reliable videos on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid conditions to enhance health literacy.
- * The study involved creating and sharing peer-reviewed short videos across various platforms and aimed to understand their impact and audience engagement, using a structured process called SIMBA-CoMICs.
- * A total of 20 videos were produced by medical students, evaluated for content accuracy, and monitored for engagement metrics over two months, along with interviews to gather insights from the creators.
First autochthonous dengue in Iran: What's next for regional control?
New Microbes New Infect
December 2024
Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Hapur, 245304, India.
Mpox 2024: A Global Call to Action Amid Rising Health Inequities.
Asia Pac J Public Health
October 2024
Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Hapur, India.
Article Synopsis
- * Recent efforts to stop smoking haven't been put into action yet, and it’s important to see what could happen if smoking rates stay the same or improve.
- * Researchers used models to predict health outcomes by 2050 based on different scenarios of smoking rates, showing that cutting smoking could greatly improve health and life expectancy.
Mindfulness training for cardiovascular health in type 2 diabetes: A critical review.
Curr Probl Cardiol
December 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Mindfulness training has gained increasing attention as a potential intervention to improve cardiovascular health, particularly in populations with chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Given the heightened cardiovascular risk associated with type 2 diabetes, identifying effective non-pharmacological strategies to mitigate these risks is crucial. This critical review assessed the current evidence on the impact of mindfulness training on cardiovascular health in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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- Researchers studied strokes from 1990 to 2021 to understand how many people get them and how they are affected around the world.
- In 2021, strokes caused about 7.3 million deaths and were a major cause of health problems, especially in specific regions like Southeast Asia and Oceania.
- There are differences in stroke risks based on where people live and their age, and some areas actually saw more strokes happening since 2015.
A Rare Encounter: The first documented human infection of avian influenza A(H5N2).
New Microbes New Infect
December 2024
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, 411018, Maharashtra, India.
Commentary on 'Molecular characteristics of early-onset compared with late-onset colorectal cancer: a case-controlled study'.
Int J Surg
September 2024
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Infections resistant to antibiotics, especially carbapenem-resistant ones, are a serious global health issue, particularly in cases of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
- The review explores sulbactam-durlobactam therapy (SUL-DUR), assessing its approval process, how it works, and its potential in treating these bacterial infections.
- SUL-DUR, known as Xacduro, has shown safety and effectiveness in clinical trials, making it a promising treatment alternative compared to traditional options like colistin for VAP, HAP, and related infections.
Hong Kong's first human case of B virus: Feeding monkeys, a risky practice!
New Microbes New Infect
December 2024
Zhengzoue Medical University, Henan, China.
Redefining Management in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The Role and Challenges of Exercise Rehabilitation.
Cardiol Rev
August 2024
Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai-, India.
Article Synopsis
- * Recent evidence suggests that structured exercise rehabilitation can improve the overall quality of life and functional ability in HCM patients without increasing health risks, contradicting previous advice against physical activity.
- * The review emphasizes the importance of personalized exercise plans and thorough patient assessments, while calling for further research to refine exercise guidelines and integrate rehabilitation into standard HCM care for better patient outcomes.
Commentary on 'Multicentre service evaluation of injectable cabotegravir and rilpivirine delivery and outcomes across 12 UK clinics (SHARE LAI-net)'.
HIV Med
October 2024
School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India.
First sighting of human H5N1 in Australia: A detailed account and public health implications.
New Microbes New Infect
June 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, and Global Health Academy, School of Epidemiology and Public Health. Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education, Wardha, India.
An urgent call for action: addressing the unprecedented rise in dengue cases in the Americas.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
July 2024
Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
A new era in meningitis prevention: implications of Nigeria's 5-in-1 vaccine rollout.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
July 2024
School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Commentary on 'Impact of hormonal therapy on HIV-1 immune markers in cis women and gender minorities'.
HIV Med
September 2024
Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Assessment of the quality, content, and reliability of YouTube® videos on diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review with cross-sectional analysis comparing peer-reviewed videos.
Endocr Connect
July 2024
Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Article Synopsis
- YouTube® is a popular source for health information, but concerns about the accuracy and reliability of its content exist due to a lack of regulation.
- CoMICs (Concise Medical Information Cines) are short, evidence-based videos reviewed by experts, created by medical students and junior doctors, aimed at providing trustworthy health education.
- A systematic review showed that CoMICs scored significantly higher than YouTube® videos in quality and reliability for information on diabetes and PCOS, making them a more credible option for patient education.
Academic Neurosurgery in Nigeria- Past, Present, and Future: A Review.
World Neurosurg
September 2024
Department of Surgery, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Yelwa, Nigeria. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Nigeria's neurosurgery field struggles with a dire lack of neurosurgeons, high migration rates of medical professionals, and limited access to care due to urban-centric centers and financial barriers.
- Key issues include inadequate manpower, poor emergency services, lack of imaging and surgical equipment, and ineffective policies, resulting in poor management of neurotrauma cases and limited subspecialization opportunities in training.
- To improve the situation, it's essential to enhance infrastructure, expand training capacity especially in rural areas, implement unified residency matching, address gender disparities, and promote international collaboration for research and funding.*
Article Synopsis
- * Risk factors for Noma include malnutrition, poor dental hygiene, low socioeconomic status, and certain health conditions, with mortality rates around 8.5% in Niger.
- * Management includes antibiotics, surgical treatment, and wound care, while prevention focuses on improving oral hygiene, education, and community interventions. The WHO's recognition of Noma underscores the need for early intervention and prevention strategies to improve health outcomes globally.
Breaking the malaria barrier: the WHO-approved R21/Matrix-M vaccine and its global impact - an editorial.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
April 2024
School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand, India.
Editorial: Health literacy and disease prevention, volume II.
Front Public Health
March 2024
Department of Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India.
Isolated perinephric abscess as the initial manifestation of filariasis-an unusual presentation.
Clin Case Rep
March 2024
Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Saveetha University Chennai India.
Key Clinical Message: Filariasis may present as an isolated perinephric abscess. Hence, a high index of suspicion should be maintained in endemic settings.
Abstract: In cases with unexplained fever, eosinophilia and perinephric collection, it is necessary to do detailed infectious disease work up.
Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Approaches for the Management of Neuropathic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis.
CNS Drugs
March 2024
Department of Neurological diseases, Poltava State Medical University, Poltava, Ukraine.
Article Synopsis
- * Treatment options for neuropathic pain in MS include a mix of pharmacological strategies (like cannabinoids, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and opioids) and non-pharmacological methods (such as physical therapy and psychotherapy).
- * Effective pain management in MS depends on factors like pain type and severity, patient preferences, and any existing health conditions, highlighting the need for improved strategies by healthcare professionals and researchers.