Representation of female authors in oncology: the Indian perspective.

Background: Despite an increasing number of female oncologists, disparities persist in authorship representation of women, especially in high-impact journals.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate gender differences in authorship within select high-impact Indian oncology journals over a 5-year period, assessing trends in the gender gap.

Methods: Six high-impact Indian oncology journals were selected for analysis.

Exploring the Interplay of Socioeconomic and Behavioral Factors: Unraveling Gender Disparities in Glycemic Control Among Adult Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Outpatient Care.

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) presents global challenges, with optimal glycemic control being pivotal in managing complications, notably in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yet, achieving sustained control faces barriers stemming from socioeconomic and gender-specific disparities. This study addresses these gaps by examining socioeconomic determinants and gender disparities in diabetes management, particularly in Maharashtra, India.

Anterior Aesthetic Rehabilitation for Midline Diastema Closure With Veneers: A Case Report.

The value of having excellent teeth has increased in today's culture, even from a merely cosmetic perspective. There are several ways to address issues that arise in the area of high aesthetic sensitivity. Every modality has its benefits and drawbacks.

Comparative study of efficacy and safety of cetirizine and bilastine in patients of chronic spontaneous urticaria: Open-label, randomized, parallel-group study.

Purpose: Bilastine is a novel second-generation antihistaminic. Very few studies in Indian population have compared the safety and efficacy of bilastine with other second-generation antihistaminic like cetirizine. Hence, the present study was planned.

Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Fitness in Central Indian Athletes Aged 20-30 Years: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.

Background Physical fitness is of utmost importance to athletes as it ensures better performance in competitive sports. Athletes who contracted COVID-19 frequently experienced persistent symptoms for weeks or months afterward. Due to the direct effects of COVID-19 infection on pulmonary, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, combined with the negative effects of isolation and inactivity, it has been observed that physical fitness decreases in individuals.

Annular and Psoriasiform Secondary Syphilis in a Nine-Year-Old Girl Child: A Case Report.

Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, may pose a challenge to diagnosis if it presents in an unusual form and in rare areas of the body. Non-typical lesions such as annular, maligna, nodular, nodular-ulcerative, corymbiform, leukoderma, pustular, berry-like, and chancriform presentations comprise about 29.6% of the skin manifestations of secondary syphilis.

A Simple Technique to Obliterate Canal Wall Down Mastoid Cavity Concurrently in Squamosal Otitis Media: Our Experience.

Chronic suppurative otitis media is a type of otitis media defined as a long standing infection of a part or whole of the middle ear cleft. Squamosal type of CSOM involves parsflaccida characterised by the formation of cholesteatoma. The present study is retrospective analysis of records of patient who underwent canal wall down mastoidectomy with obliteration of cavity using posteroinferiorly based musculoperiosteal flap with autogenous cartilage and bone pate.

A Novel Tracker-Less, Universal, Image-Based, Computer-Assisted Navigation in Orthopaedic Trauma- A pilot Study.

Background: Computer-assisted navigation system is well-known orthopaedic advancement which allow surgeon to obtain a real-time feedback during surgeries, thus helps to reduce intraoperative errors. Currently used navigation systems are tracker based, invasive and non-universal. Therefore this study was conducted to test novel tracker-less, image-based, non-invasive, universal, real-time navigation system to predict future position of the guide wire, K wire, screws and plates in orthopaedic trauma surgeries.

Incidence of Non-Traumatic Subconjunctival Hemorrhage in an Indian Rural Population.

Purpose: To determine the incidence of non-traumatic subconjunctival hemorrhage (NTSH) in Indian rural population and analyze the associated risk factors.

Methods: The study included patients diagnosed having subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) who attended the out-patient department (OPD) of ophthalmology. Demographic characteristics of subjects included age, gender, medical and ocular history, and location of hemorrhage.

Influence of Psychological Disorders on the Functional Outcomes in the Survivors of Ischemic Stroke.

Background: Stroke has the greatest disabling impact of any chronic disease. The survivors of stroke, experience an average of 2.38 stroke related emotional, and behavioral components.

Corneal Toxicity due to .

Purpose: To report corneal toxicity following intentional inoculation of the juice of crushed leaves of ().

Case Report: A 70-year-old male presented with diminished vision, redness, watering, and photophobia in his right eye one day before his presentation. The patient had instilled the juice of leaves in his right eye to treat his ocular problems.

Role of Single-Agent Methotrexate as a Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Oral Cavity Cancers.

Oral cancers are the most common cancer in India due to tobacco abuse in the form of chewing, smoking, and inhalation. Majority of these patients present late at advanced disease stage. Such patients have significant morbidity irrespective of the intent of treatment; the survival rate is very poor.

Immature Teratoma of Nasal Septum: A Case Report.

Introduction: Teratomas are neoplastic tumors derived from totipotent germ cells containing a wide assortment of tissues originating from all three germ cell layers. Teratomas can be mature or immature depending on the presence of immature tissues; typically neuroepithelial tissue. Immature teratomas can be oncologically benign or malignant, and can be divided into three grades with increasingly aggressive biological behavior.

Long-term results of trypan blue dye irrigation in the capsular bag to prevent posterior capsule opacification: A randomized trial.

Purpose: To study the effect of capsular bag irrigation of trypan blue dye (0.06%) on posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in eyes undergoing phacoemulsification.

Methods: This was a randomized, trial conducted at a tertiary eye care center in central India.

Efficacy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Detecting Axillary Metastasis in Breast Cancer Using Methylene Blue.

Breast cancer is the leading malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Axillary lymph node status is a very important prognostic factor in breast cancer patients; nodal evaluation is therefore a critical part of breast cancer management. Axillary lymph node dissection results in significant morbidity.

Gynecological Problems of Adolescent Girls Attending Outpatient Department at Tertiary Care Center with Evaluation of Cases of Puberty Menorrhagia Requiring Hospitalization.

Abstract: Adolescence is a period of enormous physical and psychological change for young girls. Many adolescents with menstrual disturbances never present to their family doctor or gynecologist. Embarrassment about discussing menstruation, fear of disease, and ignorance about services available may lead to delayed presentation or consultation with doctor.

In-the-bag decentration of an intraocular lens in a patient with a tendency to hypertrophic scarring.

We report a case of rapid anterior lens capsular contraction leading to decentration of a hydrophilic acrylic lens with stiff haptics (Rayner design). To our knowledge, this is the first report to investigate early capsular contraction with folding of the haptic over the optic in a patient with a tendency toward hypertrophic scar formation.

Health-seeking behaviour of elderly individuals: A community-based cross-sectional study.

Background: The health-seeking behaviour of elderly individuals can help in ascertaining the determinants and in developing appropriate policies for their healthcare.

Methods: In this community-based cross-sectional study, we included 250 elderly persons above 60 years of age living in the urban field practice area of Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College, Yavatmal, Maharashtra. We used a structured proforma to collect information about their health-seeking behaviour.

Report of a case of primary breast lymphoma highlighting the importance of fine needle aspiration cytology as an initial diagnostic tool.

Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of breast is a rare pathology, representing 0.5% of malignant breast tumors. We report a case of 52 year old female presenting with a large painful mass in left breast with ipsilateral axillary lymph node diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Resting heart rate variability after yogic training and swimming: A prospective randomized comparative trial.

Context: Resting heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of the modulation of autonomic nervous system (ANS) at rest. Increased HRV achieved by the exercise is good for the cardiovascular health. However, prospective studies with comparison of the effects of yogic exercises and those of other endurance exercises like walking, running, and swimming on resting HRV are conspicuous by their absence.

Proparacaine hydrochloride topical drop and intracameral 0.5% lignocaine for phacotrabeculectomy in patients with primary open angle glaucoma.

Aim: To compare the efficacy and safety of 0.5% intracameral lignocaine to 1% intracameral lignocaine prior to phacotrabeculectomy.

Study Design: Prospective, comparative, observational, and interventional study.