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

Background: Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of muscle strength and mass, highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. Early identification is critical, yet challenging in low-resource settings. This

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

Background: Pharmacological treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is well established, yet a sizeable minority of patients continue to deteriorate and die during acute exacerbation

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

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

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing incidence and mortality rates on the contine

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, primarily affecting preterm and low birth weight neonates. Aim: To determine the incidence of retinopathy

Objective: This study aims to establish normative reference ranges for FMF angle measurements in North Indian fetuses during first trimester (11-13+6 weeks of gestation) and assess its clinical signif

India’s National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 emphasizes patient-centered and quality healthcare across preventive, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative services. Achieving high-quality care necessita

Background and Aim: Cancer of cervix is one of the most prevalent gynaecological cancers in women. Additionally, it is among the most prevalent cancers in women that can be identified and fully treate

Introduction: COVID-19 and diabetes mellitus have a bidirectional relationship as patients with diabetes are more susceptible to COVID and patients end up with new-onset diabetes after COVID-19 (NODAC

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: 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