India is one of the seven identified countries in South-East Asia region regularly reporting dengue fever (DF)/dengue hemorrhagic (DHF) outbreaks and may soon transform into a major niche for infection future with more new areas being struck by epidemicsTo study clinical manifestations, trend outcome all confirmed cases admitted tertiary care hospital.Record-based conducted coastal district Karnataka. Required data from laboratory 2002 to 2008 were collected Medical Records Department (MRD)...

BackgroundSelf-medication results in wastage of resources, increases resistance pathogens and generally causes serious health hazards such as adverse drug reactions, prolonged suffering dependence.This study was undertaken to determine the reasons for self-medication pattern among medical students. MethodThis cross-sectional descriptive conducted at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore.The participants were students from first final year.Medical selected through convenience sampling.The...

With advancing age comes a decline in physical and cognitive health, often resulting increased dependency among older individuals.Rapid urbanization has led to growing reliance on old-age homes for support care.However, the health profiles of individuals these facilities raise significant concerns that require careful attention.This study aimed examine socio-demographic characteristics residents old identify factors influence disease morbidity them.A retrospective analysis was conducted...

Abstract Background: National Medical Commission (NMC), in their recent notification, included Family Adoption Program (FAP) the undergraduate curriculum to provide a learning opportunity for community-based health care Indian Graduates. Materials and Methods: As part of FAP, 1000 families living rural areas district were approached. During house-to-house visits, students accompanied by facilitators, each student adopted four five from villages. Students trained regarding data collection...

Organophosphate (OP) poisoning is common in India. Only few case reports of parenteral OP have been described. We report a self-injected methyl parathion poisoning, presenting after four days with seizure, altered sensorium, and respiratory distress which posed diagnostic therapeutic dilemma. Despite nonavailability history he was treated based on suspicion showed good clinical response to treatment trial atropine pralidoxime, had successful recovery. Atypical presentations may be...

Initially viewed as a human rights issue, partner violence is increasingly seen an important public health problem of international concern.To assess the extent physical, sexual, psychological, and controlling behavior intimate partners against women in educated society find association with age, age marriage, married years, educational status that partner.A prevalence 15% was taken final sample 200, after considering loss follow-up.Proportion, Z-test, Chi-square test.The found to be 40.5%...

There is very little literature regarding peripartum cardiomyopathy (PCM) from Asian countries. A study of PCM was conducted at Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal, with special reference to incidence and outcome. The 1 case per 1374 live births. Major risk factors for the development were multiparity advanced maternal age. Echocardiography useful in early diagnosis follow-up assessment left ventricular function. Most patients noticed good symptomatic improvement time discharge during...

Postpartum is the most neglected period in reproductive cycle of woman. Prevalence anaemia developing countries ranges from 50-95%.To estimate prevalence among postnatal mothers.A community based cross-sectional study recently delivered mothers residing field practice area Department Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India.The sample included 401 respondents who were selected using stratified random sampling with proportionate allocation all rural health centres. Data...

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in adults occurs as a result of trauma, malignancy, cuff-induced tracheal necrosis from prolonged mechanical ventilation, traumatic endotracheal intubation, foreign body ingestion, presence rigid nasogastric tube, and surgical complication. Anesthetic management for repair TEF is challenge. Challenges include difficulties oxygenation or ventilation resulting placement tube above the fistula; large defect causing loss tidal volume with subsequent gastric...

Aim: Emerging evidence favors the important role of antioxidants, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and nitric oxide (NO) in healing diabetic wounds. There is a lack substantial regarding effects negative pressure on MMPs NO chronic wounds associated with diabetes.

Background Improved knowledge about emergency contraception (EC) may decrease the unplanned pregnancy rate, unsafe abortion and save many lives. This study aims to assess knowledge, attitude practice of EC amongst nursing staff in Sikkim.

Background: Hypertension is the most prevalent non communicable disease. With rising burden of hypertension, prevention complications such as cardiovascular events or stroke resulting due to uncontrolled blood pressure paramount significance. Strict adherence prescribed antihypertensive medications key control and its mortality. Hence, present study was conducted with objective assessing medication among hypertensive patients on treatment.Methods: A community based cross sectional 200...

People in India have gone from passively receiving content to actively contributing it thanks the widespread use of digital media and steady growth Internet technology. who are regular contributors do things like write, share, other engaging features. This study looks at how views people state Bihar shape media. A lot different types research used this look good bad results using The suggest that considerably improves capacity individuals express their opinions, thereby promoting freedom...

Background The prevalence of underweight children in India is among the highest world, and nearly double that Sub- Saharan Africa. effect malnutrition high morbidit mortality young children. objective this study was to determine nutritional status aged between 3-6 years registered government sponsored maternal child care Anganwadi centres India. Method A cross-sectional conducted 35 11 villages situated field practice area Community Medicine Department a Medical College Southern Results Of...

During the past two decades, epidemics of dengue fever have been causing concern in several South-East Asian countries, including India. A study was conducted a tertiary care hospital situated Southern India to determine trends and outcome cases. There steady rise number cases from 2002 2007, with largest seen 2007. Most were observed post-monsoon season month September. Out total 344 cases, 285 (82.8%) patients had fever, 34 (9.8%) haemorrhagic 25 (7.3%) shock syndrome. Deaths reported nine...