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Indian Journal of Medical Specialities
ISSN 0976-2884 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 471 artikel di indeks
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Effect of Motivational Enhancement Therapy on Tobacco Cessation in Patients with Schizophrenia: An Interventional Study
Introduction: Tobacco use remains disproportionately high among individuals with schizophrenia, leading to increased morbidity, altered antipsychotic metabolism, and poorer psychiatric outcomes. Motivational enhancement therapy (MET), a client-centered approach designed to resolve ambivalence…
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Evaluation of Adverse Events during Plateletpheresis – A Retrospective Study
Introduction: Apheresis is a routine procedure which is well tolerated but may be associated with different adverse events (AEs). In this study, the frequency of various AEs associated with apheresis was evaluated, and the donor variables were analyzed. Materials and Methods: A retrospective…
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Spinal Cryptococcosis Mimicking Tuberculous Spondylitis
Cryptococcus neoformans, an opportunistic fungal pathogen, predominantly affects immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS or on long-term corticosteroid therapy. A 50-year-old Indian male with longstanding diabetes mellitus presented with persistent left scapular pain. Initial…
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A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study on Menstrual Hygiene Awareness among Patients and Caregivers
Introduction: Menstruation is the cyclic physiologic uterine bleeding due to the shedding of the endometrium following the interplay of hormones. Menstrual hygiene is important for the overall health and well-being and prevention of various diseases, but awareness regarding the topic is inadequate…
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Association of Triglyceride-Glucose Index with Central Adiposity and Hand Grip Strength in Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction: Insulin resistance (IR) is a central mechanism of sarcopenic obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The association of triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) with central adiposity and skeletal muscle strength in T2DM has been a subject of research. In this study, we assessed…
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Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 8 Channel Gene Expressions and Polymorphisms in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Case–Control Study
Introduction: This study aims to examine the relationship between transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs10166942, rs11562975), gene expression, and the development of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), including symptom severity and clinical features…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Food Neophobia among Children Aged 2–7 Years: A Cross-sectional Study in Mysuru
Introduction: Food neophobia, the reluctance to try unfamiliar foods, is a natural developmental behavior in children but can lead to long-term dietary imbalances if persistent. Indian data on its prevalence and determinants remain limited. This study aims to assess the prevalence of food neophobia…
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Identification of Risk for Mental Health Conditions with a Digital Application: Findings from a Multicentric Study of Students’ Mental Health Screening in Indian Universities
Introduction: Mental health problems among university students represent a major public health concern, with many experiencing subthreshold psychological distress that may progress to clinically diagnosable psychiatric disorders. Traditional symptom screening detects contemporary conditions but…
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The Utility of Platelet Count to Spleen Bipolar Length Ratio as a Noninvasive Parameter for the Diagnosis of Esophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis
Introduction: Numerous efforts have been made to identify parameters capable of noninvasively predicting the presence of esophageal varices (EVs). This study aimed to assess the usefulness of the platelet count to spleen bipolar length ratio (PSR) as a noninvasive diagnostic tool for EVs in…
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Awareness among Parents and Relatives of Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients Regarding Prenatal Diagnosis and Premarital Screening
Introduction: Beta-thalassemia is one of the most prevalent monogenic disorders globally, with a significant burden in India. Prevention through premarital and prenatal screening remains the most effective strategy to reduce disease incidence. However, limited awareness and inadequate…
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The Oral-Systemic Interface: Interlinking Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Infections
Diabetes mellitus, a global metabolic disorder marked by chronic hyperglycemia, exerts profound effects on multiple organ systems – including the oral cavity. The altered immune response in diabetic individuals creates a favorable environment for opportunistic pathogens, transforming commensal oral…
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The Human Mycobiome: Diagnostic Potential, Therapeutic Opportunities, and Future Directions
The human mycobiome, although representing a minor fraction of the gut microbiota, plays a disproportionately significant role in health and disease. Predominantly comprising members of the Ascomycota and Basidiomycota phyla – such as Candida, Saccharomyces, Debaryomyces, Malassezia, and…
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Renal AA Amyloidosis in India: Contemporary Clinicopathological Insights from a Retrospective Study in a Resource-limited Setting
Introduction: AA amyloidosis is a systemic disorder of protein misfolding characterized by the deposition of serum amyloid A (SAA) protein in various tissues, most commonly the kidneys. Although its global incidence has declined with better infection control, India continues to report a…
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Reversible Orofacial Dyskinesia Associated with Venlafaxine
Venlafaxine, a widely used serotonin–noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor, is generally well tolerated but has occasionally been associated with extrapyramidal symptoms. We report the case of a 40-year-old male from a tertiary care hospital in Central India who developed new-onset facial dyskinesia 3…
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Deep learning in Microbial Discovery: Unveiling Unknown Species
The discovery of new microbial species has been a cornerstone of microbiology for decades, expanding our understanding of life forms and their roles in various ecosystems. However, traditional methods of microbial discovery, such as culturing and manual genomic analysis, are limited by technical…
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Empowering Diabetes Care: Exploring Nutritional Awareness and Dietary Practices in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Rural Mysuru – A Cross-sectional Study
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a significant public health problem in India with increasing prevalence. This is attributed to the life-style transition coupled with urbanization, industrialization and life-style changes. Nutrition plays a vital role in controlling diabetes. This study aims to…