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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...