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

Introduction: Pediatric metabolic screening is governed by a weight-centric dualism that prioritizes obesity while overlooking cardiometabolic risks in undernutrition. While obesity-related dyslipidem

Introduction: While Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the gold standard for monitoring Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), its reliability can be influenced by non-glycemic factors, particularly nutritional

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

Objective: This study assesses the socio-demographic profile, dietary intake (calorie and protein adequacy), dietary diversity, and food consumption patterns among Chronic Kidney Disease patients on d

Background: Malnutrition affects approximately 40% of critically ill patients, yet iatrogenic underfeeding remains prevalent due to clinical barriers. This study evaluated the alignment between nutrit

Background: Esophageal carcinoma is frequently associated with severe malnutrition due to mechanical obstruction and systemic inflammation, which significantly impairs tolerance to chemoradiotherapy.

Introduction: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality among children in resource-limited settings. Cutaneous and mucosal

Background: Malnutrition is a public health concern due to its negative impact on human performance, growth, and development, especially in children. The preschool period is the critical stage of acti

Background: Capecitabine–oxaliplatin (CAPOX) is a commonly used chemotherapy regimen in gastric and colorectal malignancies. Although its efficacy has been well established in randomized trials, real-

Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, including India. Hospitalized children with SAM often presen

Background: Nutritional status and feeding practices are crucial for infant growth and development. It is worthy of note that various factors influence feeding practices and nutritional status. The pu

Background: In many low-resource settings, neonatal surgical care is delivered without access to the specialised equipment and consumables considered standard in high-income environments. Clinicians m

Migraine is a prevalent and disabling neurological condition characterized by recurrent, intense headaches, often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and aura. The management of migraines typica

To explore the roles of Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) and Metformin in managing early gestational glucose intolerance (EGGI) with the potential to prevent the development of gestational diabetes m