Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine prevalence, symptoms frequency and associated risk factors digital eye strain (DES) among children attending online classes during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: electronic survey form prepared on the Google app. Children/parents were asked indicate total duration device use before COVID era. DES, its severity recorded & measured with Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire. Results: Two hundred sixty one parents responded questionnaire, these...

Chryseobacterium species is an uncommon human pathogen although recovered from various sources in the hospital environment. Most infections have been detected hospitalized patients with severe underlying diseases and who had indwelling devices or implants. Despite their low virulence, chryseobacteria are inherently resistant to many antimicrobial agents. We report a rare case of urinary tract infection by indologenes young girl, operated for renal calculus successfully treated...

Introduction: India has the highest number of TB cases in world and it kills more adults than any other infectious disease. The Whole genome sequencing (WGS) its utility product GeneXpert MTB/RIF was adopted as integral part NTEP for quick diagnosis MTB with resistance to rifampine. Aim & Objective: To assess impact CBNAAT on modalities i.e. smear microscopy conventional culture sensitivity. Material Method: This is a prospective observational, cohort study conducted at RDGMC Ujjain, MP...

To know the pattern of presentations and management outcome steroid induced glaucoma in vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).Children VKC using with two following criteria were enrolled: Intraocular pressure (IOP) >21 mm Hg, glaucomatous optic disc visual field defects. Misused topical steroids classified 4 groups; A- Highly potent drugs (dexamethasone, betamethasone), B- Moderate (prednisolone), C- Weak (loteprednol, fluorometholone), D- Unknown drugs. Active/conservative interventions done to...

The aim of this study is to compare the different caries diagnostic thresholds under epidemiological and clinical settings among 7-15 year old school children.A cross-sectional was undertaken years children Bangalore city. Total 738 were enrolled in study. General information collected regarding oral hygiene practice personal habits schoolchildren. Subsequently, examination done both record Decayed, missing filled surfaces index for permanent teeth (DMFS) deciduous (dmfs) using World Health...

Summary Objective To estimate the annual risk of tuberculosis infection (ARTI) among tribal children Madhya Pradesh, central India. Methods Community‐based, cross‐sectional tuberculin survey aged 1–9 years in population Pradesh. Multistage stratified cluster sampling was used to select a representative random sample villages predominated by from selected districts. A total 4802 were tuberculin‐tested with 1TU PPD RT 23 and reaction sizes read after 72 h. Results 3062 (64%) had no BCG scar....

Background: Data on congenital malformations from developing countries like India are very few. However, it is important to have comprehensive and reliable data the description frequency of allow surveillance implementation appropriate public health strategies for prevention management. In this study, we describe pattern seen in newborns delivered tertiary care hospital western Maharashtra. The objective was study various newborn characteristics determine at birth. Cross-sectional conducted...

Background: There is a rapid expansion of geriatric age group due to increased longevity & so the morbidities among them, Morbidity pattern in need be studied extensively for formulating effective strategies improve their health status. The objectives study were assess some specified population and association socio-demographic factors with population.Methods:A Community based cross sectional was conducted urban slums, field practice area Medicine attached tertiary care hospital. Study...

Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a cluster of major chronic diseases. Smoking habit, alcoholism, low quality diet intakes, physical inactivity are some the established risk factors NCDs. In developing country like India problem lifestyle and its consequent needs to be addressed vigorously by all public health care personnel. Objective study was assess prevalence modifiable using WHO STEPS approach in urban slum.Methods: A community based cross-sectional carried out...

Background: Little is known about epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) resource-limited settings including India. The aim this study was to determine the prevalence, onset, risk factors and causative agents HAI an 8 bedded, level-2 NICU. Methods & Materials: Neonates with suspected (gestational age more than 28 weeks up-to days) were enrolled prospectively from June 2010 January 2012. diagnosis established using CDC criteria. A...

Background: Injections are among the most commonly used medical procedure with an estimated 16 billion administrations each year worldwide. An overwhelming majority (90%-95%) of these injections administered for curative purposes. Immunization accounts around 3% all injections. According to IPEN study, 03-06 annually in India. Estimates suggest that at least 50% world’s unsafe, particularly developing countries. Most unnecessary, ineffective or inappropriate. Purpose current study was assess...

Background: Childhood acute respiratory infection (ARI)/pneumonia is a significant public health problem in India, although robust epidemiological data not available on its incidence. Mortality due to pneumonia accounts for approximately one-fourth of the total deaths under five children, India. The main aim assess clinical profile and associated risk factors ARI cases admitted tertiary care hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted hospital Western Maharashtra,...

Background: Work hazards have been a critical concern in the driving industry, particularly E-rikshaw drivers.This study focuses on several health issues that drivers encounter due to their occupation.Methods: This community-based cross-sectional was conducted Udaipur city, Rajasthan, among 130 E-Rikshaw from 1 st January April 2023.Collected data entered an Excel sheet and Epi-Info software used analyze data. Results:The maximum number of present 38-47 years (41.33%), all were males...

The pulmonary mucormycosis (PMM) caused by Mucorales is a highly lethal invasive fungal infection in which early diagnosis and management imperative. Otherwise, the mortality may exceed 80%. PMM does not have specific symptoms; hence, awareness of disease treating physician’s suspicion can detect or diagnose it earlier. also needs to be differentiated from aspergillosis other common infections so an appropriate treatment instituted.Case Report: A 62-year-old male was admitted with six-month...

Background:The prevalence of Hypertension and its risk factors among the elderly has been extensively researched in many studies on India abroad.However, it not studied much young adults age group 20-40 years.Hypertension needs early intervention for prevention control measures.Therefore, a study years is essential to improve our efforts reduce morbidity mortality.This aims estimate (20-40 group) urban/suburban population.Methods: A cross-sectional 1000 was conducted urban suburban...

Abstract Background To understand the impact of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) and its treatment on quality life, we analysed patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) among presumptive ETPB patients. Methods EuroQol’s five-dimensional three-level (EQ-5D-3L) questionnaire Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) were used to measure PROMs by 274 EPTB patients at pre- post-treatment stages. The categorised as TB non-TB using a composite reference standard. Following EuroQol suggested analysis...

The magnitude of TB disease, including drug resistance, is huge and alarming in India, being the highest-burden country. steps taken during initial decades after getting independence 1947 were slower not very effective which reflected timeline depicting changes (from NTP to RNTCP then NTEP) India’s control policies. India has been proactive for last couple years with strong scientific, political financial support its battle against ‘WHO End Strategy’. To achieve an ambitious goal eliminating...