Objective: To evaluate first-trimester mean platelet volume as an early screening marker for predicting pre-eclampsia. Design: Prospective observational study. Subjects/Patients: 150 pregnant women wi

Objective: To investigate the prevailing knowledge-practice gap and determinants regarding breastfeeding among mothers attending a tertiary care facility in Patna, Bihar. Study design: A Cross-section

Background: Population ageing is a significant new demographic challenge for India in the twenty-first century. The social security schemes launched by the Government of India are essential and may be

Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood malignancy with survival rates approaching 90%. Hypertension is an increasingly recognized complication during induction che

Despite growing concerns regarding insufficient sleep among adolescents, emerging evidence suggests that sleep duration alone may not adequately reflect sleep-related impairments in learning and acade

Introduction: Cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) represents a significant health burden globally, particularly in South Africa. Profession delay, the interval from symptom recognition to c

Study objective: This study seeks to estimate the prevalence of anxiety and to identify its determinants among adults with epilepsy in Congolese hospital settings, with the overarching goal of enhanci

Background: Electrolyte disturbances are common complications in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and may contribute to secondary brain injury and poor outcomes. However, their temporal patt

Background: Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage organ failure. Despite its importance, India faces a critical shortage of organs, with a donation rate of only

Background: Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is a key immunosuppressive cytokine involved in tumor progression, immune evasion, and therapeutic resistance in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Background: Emotional intelligence plays a vital role in medical education by influencing academic performance, stress management, and professional behavior. Aim: To assess emotional intelligence and

Post partum collapse is a life-threatening emergency with wide differential diagnosis including hemorrhage, embolism, sepsis, cardiomyopathy and metabolic disorders. Leptospirosis is an uncommon cause

Background: Food–drug interactions are an important clinical issue as food can significantly alter drug bioavailability and pharmacodynamic effects, leading to reduced efficacy or increased toxicity.

Objective: Emergency endotracheal intubation (ETI), a critical life-saving intervention in the emergency department (ED) is associated with significant complications and mortality. We aimed to evaluat

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing global health concern, with increasing prevalence linked to rising obesity rates. Early identification of at-risk women can mitigate advers