Institution
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar
Recent research
- BiologyOpen access
Carbonic Anhydrases in Mycobacteria: Linking Metabolic Adaptation to Phenotypic Drug Tolerance
Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) treatment is increasingly challenged by both antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and phenotypic drug tolerance, the latter representing a reversible physiological state that contributes to persistence and prolonged therapy. While AMR is driven by heritable g...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) remains a major public health concern for adolescent girls in rural and tribal-predominant settings. This study assessed menstrual hygiene attitudes, practices, and lived experiences among school-going adolescent girls in Palojori block, Jharkha...
- Health & Medicine
Abstract The optimal timing of antihypertensive medication administration remains controversial. Early chronotherapy trials suggested substantial cardiovascular benefit with bedtime dosing, whereas contemporary randomized trials demonstrated neutral findings. We conducted a syste...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Adolescent substance use is a growing health burden in India, yet evidence mostly focuses on individual-level correlates while overlooking potential school-level heterogeneity and contextual characteristics within school settings. This study examined individual- and school-level...
- Climate & Environment
Protecting future generations from E-waste: Policy gaps and WHO's call to action
The rapid expansion of digital technology has revolutionized education, communication and healthcare but created a parallel crisis: e-waste. Globally, 53.6 million tonnes were generated in 2019, with only 17.4% formally recycled. The remainder is processed through unsafe methods...
- Health & Medicine
Interstitial lung disease in pregnancy
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) comprises a heterogeneous group of chronic pulmonary disorders. ILD is associated with impaired gas exchange and progressive respiratory dysfunction. Due to improved survival and delayed childbearing, healthcare providers increasingly encounter pre...