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Purpose: To look at the clinical profile, treatment methods, and outcomes in cases of acute retinal necrosis (ARN) from a tertiary eye care center. Methods: Hospital-based retrospective observational study wherein cases of ARN presented between January 2016 and December 2023 were reviewed. Demograph...

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OBJECTIVES: Various studies have delved into its incidence and risk factors, but a comprehensive meta-analysis exploring this life-threatening complication during emergent endotracheal intubation has been lacking. This study quantitatively assesses the global incidence and associated risk factors of...

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Background: While trophectoderm (TE) biopsy with next-generation sequencing (NGS) remains the gold standard for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), the discovery of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in spent culture media (SCM) has sparked interest in non-invasive PGT-A (NiPGT-A) as a potent...

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With the growing amount of research projects in the field of interventional radiology, storing and organizing the patients' data and information effectively is becoming more difficult. Existing hospital electronic medical record and archiving systems store patient information in the form of rep...

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Regulatory T cells, a subset of CD4+ T cells, play a critical role in maintaining immune tolerance and tissue homeostasis due to their potent immunosuppressive properties. Recent advances in research have highlighted the important therapeutic potential of Tregs in neurological diseases and tissue re...

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Background & objectives: Area-specific identification and studies of Anopheles breeding habitat diversity, distribution, and productivity in different seasons are important in designing and advancing effective malaria vector control according to the local context and needs. This study identified...

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Rationale: Enteric fever is a major public health problem in developing and underdeveloped counties. Extraintestinal manifestations in typhoid are estimated in 27% cases and are associated with severe and complicated diseases. Patients concerns: We report three cases of enteric fever with rare extra...

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In a mixed Healthcare System such as India, private practitioners or private sector Health care providers play a significant role in providing health care to the community. This is especially true in settings where public healthcare systems are overburdened and face challenges in providing universal...

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Background: Unequal health workforce distribution is a major issue in India that causes health inequality and difficulties in health delivery. There have to be optimal numbers of all health workers including doctors, staff nurses, and paramedical staff like radiographers, pharmacists, attenders, ANM...

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Introduction: Testicular tumours in childhood have diverse characteristics for different age ranges. This study aimed to describe the pattern, presentation and outcomes of primary testicular tumours in a paediatric population. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from January 2010 to Decembe...

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Objective: To analyze mortality trends among Indian Medical Association (IMA) member doctors in India from 2018 to 2023 and to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study based on secondary data analysis of the doctors’ mortality reported to and published by...

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Purpose To investigate the ability to salvage an acutely thrombosed dialysis access using rheolytic pharmacomechanical thrombectomy (PMT), the short- and medium-term patency rates and safety at a tertiary care hospital.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of brolucizumab intravitreal injections (IVI) in Indian patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods: This prospective, interventional, single-arm, open-label phase IV study included 105 trea...

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Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) is a rare condition where surfactant accumulates in the lungs’ alveoli, causing respiratory failure. Whole lung lavage (WLL) is the primary treatment, requiring careful perioperative management due to potential complications. We present the case of a 38-year-old...

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Background: During the incremental technique of composite restorations, it is possible to be exposed to contamination of the oral environment. This study aimed to compare the effect of saliva contamination and different methods of saliva decontamination on microshear bond strength within composite s...

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Introduction: Alcohol consumption is a significant public health issue, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. In India, alcohol use prevalence ranges from 3.8% to 21%, predominantly affecting men. Despite estimates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) ranging from 7.1% to 14.2%, li...

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