Background: The enumeration of CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) is a critical part of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). For this purpose, the International Society of Hematotherapy a

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 compare the diagnostic performance of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) for screening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Design: Cross-sectional observational

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 and Objective: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous condition with wide variation in clinical features, metabolic defects, and risk of complications. A refined classification based o

Background: Obesity and hypertension are emerging public health concerns among young adults and contribute substantially to future cardiovascular morbidity. Medical and nursing students are particular

Background: Hemoglobinopathies represent a significant genetic burden in the Indian subcontinent. Accurate screening is vital for prenatal counselling and early paediatric intervention. Objective: Thi

Dengue fever is an arboviral illness spread by mosquitoes and is now a major public health issue on a global scale. Unfortunately, only a few studies have documented unusual clinical characteristics o

Introduction: Sepsis-3 remains a leading cause of ICU mortality. In resource-limited settings, there is a critical need for inexpensive, rapid biomarkers for risk stratification. This study evaluated

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: Esophageal varices are a major complication of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Background: The spectrum of eye disease experienced by a population can be termed ‘ocular morbidity’. There is limited information about the prevalence of ocular morbidity among primary school childre

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

Background: This study addresses the increasing scientific interest in fermented foods and their impact on child health, motivated by rising concerns about malnutrition and gastrointestinal health. Th

Background: Peripheral neuropathy is a prominent neurologic complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet it often remains subclinical and underdiagnosed in routine clinical practice. This study a