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 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: Anesthesia for bariatric surgery carries an increased perioperative risk owing to the complex physiology of obesity. This study aimed to describe the incidence and characteristics of anest

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 Septic shock remains a major cause of intensive care unit mortality despite advances in critical care management. Early identification of patients at high risk of adverse outcomes is essen

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: 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: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the standard surgical treatment for multi-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD). Although EuroSCORE remains the principal perioperative risk strati

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

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with disproportionately high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Data on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically i

Background: Donor site morbidity following split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) remains a significant concern. The tumescent technique is widely used to reduce intraoperative bleeding, but its effect

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major complication of diabetes mellitus and a leading cause of hospitalization and lower-limb amputation. Wagner’s classification is widely used to guide

Background & Objectives: Early risk stratification is crucial in acute pancreatitis (AP) to improve clinical outcomes. This study evaluates the predictive accuracy of the PANC 3 score-a simple bedside

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