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Role of contrast enhanced computed tomography abdomen in the evaluation of elderly patients presenting to the emergency with acute abdomen- prospective observational study

International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background India’s elderly population is rapidly growing, with 149 million people aged 60 years and above in 2022, projected to double to 347 million by 2050.
Takshak Shankar, Nagasubramanyam Vempalli, Parvathy Sasidharan, Konda Sireesha, Salva Ameena, Amrita Paul, Parina Tejpal, Devinder Kumar Lalotra, Aditya Sushant Mahalle   +8 more
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An [Imperfect] Case for Dyadic Research in Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Stephanie M. Nanos, Lindsay A. Jibb, Gary Rodin   +2 more
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The Role of “Adult‐Onset” Cancer Predisposition Genes in Pediatric Cancer: A Comprehensive Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Current literature estimates that 10% of pediatric cancers are caused by pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline variants in cancer predisposition genes (CPGs). Variants in CPGs thought to increase cancer risk exclusively during adulthood are referred to as “adult‐onset” CPGs (aoCPGs).
Maria Rozo, Miriam A. Bornhorst, Angela J. Waanders, Sara Zarnegar‐Lumley, Ashwin Lakshman Koppayi, Lucy A. Godley   +5 more
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Neuro-leishmaniasis with cauda equina syndrome and cranial nerve palsy: a rare manifestation of recurrent atypical visceral leishmaniasis

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected tropical disease primarily affecting Brazil, East Africa, and India, with India accounting for 18% of the global burden. While VL typically presents with systemic symptoms like fever, weight loss, and
Karthick Kumar Vaitheeswaran, Baidhnath Kumar Gupta, Rahul Krishnan G, Manish Soneja, Naval K. Vikram, Upendra Baitha, Amandeep Singh, Naveet Wig, Mudsser Azam, Ruchi Singh, Ajay Garg, Nishikant Damle, Yamini Dharmashaktu   +12 more
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Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge, Maite E. Houwing, Rowena L. Grohssteiner, Ferdows Atiq, Sonja A. M. C. Teuben, Mirjam P. Fransen, Marjon H. Cnossen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eminence-based medicine vs. evidence-based medicine: All that glitters is not gold

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 2022
Amitav Banerjee
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Validation of the Indian (Hindi) version of the life-space assessment scale among community-dwelling older adults: a multicentric cross-sectional study

BMC Geriatrics
Background The Life-Space Assessment (LSA) is an instrument that measures mobility in older adults as they reach different areas, defined as life-spaces extending from home to beyond towns or regions.
Durgesh Prasad Sahoo, Soumya Swaroop Sahoo, Santosh Kumar Nirala, Rama Shankar Rath, Neeraj Agarwal, Meely Panda, Rakesh Kakkar, Sanjay Pandey, C M Singh, Hari Shanker Joshi, Bhola Nath   +10 more
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Leukemia and Exposure to Potential Benzene Sources in Children From the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, 2010–2021: A Geospatial Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in Mexico, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent subtype. Exposure to high concentrations of benzene has been associated with ALL incidence, particularly in urban areas. This study evaluated the relationship between distance to benzene emission sources and the number
Orlando Rivera Zurita, Norma Candelaria López Santiago, Claudia Maria García Cuellar, Karla Maldonado Silva, Nancy Reynoso Noverón, Leticia Hernández Cadena   +5 more
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Water, sanitation and infection control practices in rural health facilities of Jodhpur District, India: an intervention through supportive supervision

BMC Health Services Research
Background Inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in rural healthcare facilities in India, poses significant challenges to effective infection control, contributing to the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and
Sridevi Gnanasekaran, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Akhil Dhanesh Goel, Pankaj Bhardwaj, Srikanth Srinivasan, Vidhi Jain, Vinoth Rajendran, Pankaja Raghav   +7 more
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Early Impact of Childhood Opportunity on Neurocognitive Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Neurocognitive impairment is a well‐recognized complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) that begins early in childhood and persists across development. While cerebrovascular injury contributes substantially to risk, neurocognitive deficits are also observed in children without overt or silent cerebral infarctions, suggesting ...
Julia E. LaMotte, Hannah Koch, Olivia A. Coughlin, Jillian R. Bouck, Allie Carter, Seethal A. Jacob   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source