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Insightful Vision: A Comprehensive Analysis of Eye Safety Awareness at Home and Work in Himachal Pradesh
Eye Safety, Himachal Pradesh, awareness, knowledge, public health, occupational health, regional perspectives, tailored interventions.
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Soothing Transitions: Exploring Awareness and Strategies for Postmenopausal Well-being among Women in District Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Kanika Dhiman,
Vipasha Gupta
Menopause, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Women's Health, Healthcare Awareness, Himachal Pradesh, Cross-sectional Survey, Reproductive Age, Knowledge Assessment.
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Cognitive Compassion: Unveiling Dementia Awareness in the Heart of the Himalayas – A Study in District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Vinod Gupta,
Deepak Negi,
Rattan Mahesh
Dementia, Awareness, Knowledge, Himalayas, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Community Involvement, Socio-economic Impact.
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Empowering Elbows: Unveiling Public Awareness and Practices in Preventing Elbow Pain among Himachal Pradesh Residents
Gurnik Singh,
Nidhi Thakur
Elbow Pain, Musculoskeletal Health, Preventive Measures, Regional Disparities, Himachal Pradesh, Public Awareness, Knowledge Level
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Pancreatic Perspectives: Unveiling Knowledge Gaps in District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh for Enhanced Awareness and Prevention
Pratibha Prashar,
Vandana Thakur,
Brish Bhanu Bhardwaj,
Anupam Thakur,
Ankita Pandey,
Hardik Sharma
Pancreatic cancer, Awareness, Knowledge, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, Preventive strategies, Cross-sectional survey, Early detection, Healthcare disparities.
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Enlightening Himalayan Horizons: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sinusitis Awareness in District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Unveiling Cultural Competencies and Tailored Health Strategies
Sheetal Thakur,
Diksha Thakur,
Bharat Bhushan,
Sachin Kanwar
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Sinusitis, Awareness, District Shimla, Geographical Influences, Cultural Competency, Preventive Measures.
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Exploring the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Awareness Landscape in District Moga, Punjab: A Comprehensive Study
Pahuja ,
Aluri Pruthvi sai chowdary
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, IBD awareness, knowledge assessment, District Moga, Punjab, healthcare education, cultural factors, healthcare policy, gastrointestinal disorders
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Cracking the Code: Assessing ACLS Proficiency among Medical Officers in District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Ankush Bhagta,
Akanksha Nadda
Cardiovascular diseases, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), medical officers, knowledge assessment, cardiac emergencies, geographical challenges, healthcare training.
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Unlocking Hearts: A Novel Exploration of Cardiovascular Disease Awareness and Prevention Knowledge in District Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Jyoti Kumari,
Chitvan Thakur
Cardiovascular diseases, awareness, knowledge, prevention, Himachal Pradesh, public health.
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Unveiling the Magnetic Mystery: Exploring Public Awareness and Perceptions of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Himachal Pradesh
Shalini Devi,
Jyotsna Guleria,
shivek Mohan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI, awareness, knowledge, perceptions, Himachal Pradesh, healthcare decisions, patient education.
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Dengue Defense: Assessing Shimla's Public Awareness and Knowledge Battling the Mosquito Menace
Swati Sharma,
Vibha Thakur
Dengue fever, public awareness, knowledge, Shimla, mosquito-borne diseases, health education.
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Guarding Shimla's Palate: A Foodborne Illness and food safety Awareness Expedition
Vibha Thakur,
Surekha kumara
Foodborne illnesses, food safety, awareness, Shimla, public health, knowledge gaps, safe food handling, cross-sectional survey.
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Cycle of Health: Revolutionizing Menstrual Hygiene and Health Awareness in District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Anjana Kaushal,
Shruti Sharma
Menstrual hygiene, menstrual disorders, awareness, knowledge, Himachal Pradesh, public health, stigma, education, accessibility, women's health.
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Diving into the Dandruff: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Medical Officers' Awareness and Knowledge about Seborrheic Dermatitis in Himachal Pradesh
Manish Kumar Sankhyan,
Neeta ,
Praveen Kumar Shukla
Seborrheic dermatitis, Medical officers, Knowledge, Awareness, Himachal Pradesh.
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Heart Health Matters: Unveiling Public Perceptions of Heart Attack Symptoms and Risk Factors in Mumbai
Ruzhual Kaur Man,
Kshitij Seghal,
Russaal Singh Mann
Heart attack, myocardial infarction, knowledge, risk factors, public awareness, Mumbai.
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Isolation and Identification of Enterococcus faecalis Bacteria Isolated from Sputum samples of Covid-19 patients with mild to moderate infection in Kirkuk-Iraq
Muhaned Abdulalla Al-Azzawy
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Background: Bacterial co-infections in COVID-19 patients can lead to increased morbidity and mortality, necessitating prompt recognition and appropriate management. Aim: The study aimed to characterize bacterial infections in COVID-19 patients, providing valuable insights into co-infections and their clinical implications. Materials and Methods The study conducted in Kirkuk city from March 10, 2022, to September 1, 2022, aimed to investigate bacterial infections in COVID-19 patients admitted to Al-Shifaa Epidemiological Hospital. The study included 104 individuals of different age groups and sexes who tested positive for COVID-19 and required hospitalization. The severity of COVID-19 was determined by specialized physicians based on internal medicine practices and CT scan results. Data were collected through interviews using a structured questionnaire to gather demographic characteristics and clinical presentations of the patients. COVID-19 diagnosis was confirmed using WHO criteria and RT-PCR of nasopharyngeal specimens following approved protocols. Respiratory samples (nasopharyngeal swabs) were collected under medical supervision for further analysis. The cultural diagnosis involved studying the color, shape, size, edge, and height of the growing colonies to identify the bacteria. Different culture media were used for this purpose, such as the solid MacConkey medium to differentiate fermented lactose colonies from non-fermented ones. Another medium, the solid chrome medium, was used to diagnose bacterial growth based on specific colors associated with each bacteria. Results: The study investigated the relationship between COVID-19 severity and various factors, including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, and bacterial infections. The findings indicated that severe COVID-19 cases were more prevalent among elderly patients (>57 years) and those with obesity, diabetes, respiratory problems, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular diseases, and autoimmune diseases. However, pregnancy did not show a significant association with severe COVID-19. Regarding clinical features, severe COVID-19 cases were more likely to present with dyspnea, headache, anosmia, and ageusia. Among the bacterial infections, Enterococcus faecalis was the most frequently isolated bacteria in COVID-19 patients, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. Among the bacterial isolates, Enterococcus faecalis shows the highest occurrence in severe COVID-19 cases, constituting 64.52% of positive cases in this category. 64.71 percent of mild COVID-19 patients had Klebsiella pneumoniae. In mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 instances, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Proteus mirabilis are found in varying amounts. Cephalothin and Imipenem showed great sensitivity against all isolates without resistance. Clindamycin and Carbenicillin were completely insensitive to all isolates. Conclusion: In severe COVID-19 instances, bacterial co-infections must be identified. Severe cases had Enterococcus faecalis, highlighting the necessity for specific antibiotics. Drug stewardship reduces antibiotic resistance and improves patient outcomes. More study is needed to understand COVID-19 patients' viral-bacterial interactions.
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Effect of Epidural Analgesia on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score for Labour Pain Management: A Prospective Comparative Study
Isha Chauhan,
Sita Thakur,
Supriya Chauhan
Epidural analgesia, labour pain, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), pain management, childbirth.
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An evaluation of Profile of Medico-legal autopsies conducted at Dr. Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Medico-legal Autopsy, Poisoning, Natural death, Cause of death.