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Psychosis preceding Hakim’s triad: A rare case of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus responsive to cerebrospinal fluid tapping

Abstract Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a reversible cause of dementia, classically presenting with Hakim’s triad of gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence. Psychiatric symptoms are often secondary; they tend to be mild neurosis and usually follo...

Insights into mental health and occupational burnout among media personnel in urban Bengaluru: a cross-sectional study

Journalism is a high-pressure profession involving long working hours, tight deadlines, and exposure to distressing events, often leading to psychological stress and burnout. Despite their crucial societal role, the mental well-being of journalists in India remains underexplored....

Trade integration in digitally enabled economies: implications for brand scalability in the EU27

Purpose This study investigates how digital transformation tools, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), big data, social media and cloud computing, relate to countries' globalisation degree across the EU27. Adopting a macro-structural perspective, it investigates how nationa...

Health-facility readiness and provider-perceived barriers and facilitators to animal-bite management in Mangalore, India: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Rabies remains a global fatal disease yet fully preventable zoonotic disease, with India accounting for a substantial share of global deaths. Timely and full post exposure prophylaxis following animal bites is crucial, but its effective delivery depends mainly on the rea...

Diagnostic accuracy of high-risk HPV DNA and cytology in diagnosing precancerous and early malignant cervical lesions: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Persistent infection with high-risk hr-HPV is a major cause in the aetiopathogenesis of cervical cancer. Early detection by screening is the best strategy for prevention. Two major screening techniques hr-HPV DNA and Pap smear, target the disease condition at two different timepo...

Dengue and Chikungunya Seroprevalence in an Urban Low-Income Cohort in Delhi: A Cross-Sectional and Nested Longitudinal Study

Objectives: The aim of this study was to ascertain the seroprevalence and determinants of dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) seropositivity in Delhi, India. Methods: This cross-sectional serosurvey with a nested longitudinal immunological sub-study was conducted in...

Comparative Assessment of Manual Versus Automated Semen Analysis and the Role of Novel Biomarker Calprotectin in Screening for Male Factor Infertility.

Background & Objective: Although manual semen analysis (MSA) is cost-effective and widely used, it is prone to subjectivity and operator variability, prompting the need for standardized, automated systems such as computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA). This study was conducted t...

A study of proteinuria and urine protein-creatinine ratio as a tool in predicting disease severity and adverse outcome in paediatric dengue fever

Objectives: Dengue fever presents with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, which range from mild febrile illness to severe forms such as dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Early identification of patients who are more likely to develop severe disease is...

Effects of Depression and Stress on Oral Self-care among Perinatal Women: A Longitudinal Study

Abstract Objectives: Perinatal oral health care is essential for the well-being of both women and fetal health. Oral health care involves both professional and self-care. Depression or stress during the perinatal phase can reduce oral hygiene maintenance and need intervention to...

Implementation gaps and policy priorities for viral hepatitis elimination in India

Viral hepatitis remains a major public health challenge globally, with India bearing nearly 11.6% of the world’s chronic infections. To align with the World Health Organization’s target of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, India launched the National...

Olanzapine-associated Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Report

Drug-induced alopecia is a reversible but distressing adverse effect of psychotropic medications. Although most commonly associated with mood stabilizers, hair loss has also been reported, albeit infrequently, with antipsychotics. Olanzapine is widely used in adolescent psychiatr...