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Intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma in pediatric patient: A rare case report

Abstract: Intraventricular pilocytic astrocytomas (IVPAs) are uncommon, representing approximately 4%–15.6% of all pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs). This report aimed to outline the radiological characteristics, surgical strategy, and clinical outcome of a patient with a histopatholo...

Revival of Riverine Wetlands through Re-Establishing Longitudinal Connectivity of Extinct River Systems

The Indo-Gangetic Plain exhibits a number of riverine wetlands associated with extinct rivers in the form of interconnected channels, oxbow lakes, meander scars, etc. To develop a model for the revival of these riverine wetlands, the interfluvial zone of the Ganga and Sai Rivers...

Sentinel serosurvey for Mpox virus infection among key populations in India: Evidence of sporadic past exposure beyond travel-related cases

Background and objectives Mpox, declared a public health emergency of international concern by WHO, has demonstrated sporadic transmission globally. While India reported 66 confirmed cases predominantly linked to international travel, the possibility of silent community circulati...

Disseminated histoplasmosis presenting with polymorphic mucocutaneous lesions in a renal transplant recipient

Disseminated histoplasmosis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum that commonly affects immunocompromised individuals. Cutaneous manifestations are polymorphic and may mimic several dermatological disorders, leading to diagnostic difficulty. We rep...

Role of Animal Husbandry in Rural Economy of Kapkot Block A Study in Special Context

Abstract: This study analyzes the role of animal husbandry in the rural economy, focusing specifically on the Kapkot Development Block of Bageshwar District. The objective is to evaluate the economic contribution and livelihood significance of animal husbandry. Data were collecte...

Breaking the Cycle: Poverty, Addiction and Trauma in Shuggie Bain – A Literary Analysis of Interconnected Struggles and Resilience

The current paper stresses the connection between poverty, addiction and trauma in Douglas Stuart’s Booker prize winning novel Shuggie Bain. The paper particularly stresses on the cyclical nature of these issues and their effects on families and individuals. Through a close study...

Breaking the Cycle: Poverty, Addiction and Trauma in Shuggie Bain – A Literary Analysis of Interconnected Struggles and Resilience

The current paper stresses the connection between poverty, addiction and trauma in Douglas Stuart’s Booker prize winning novel Shuggie Bain. The paper particularly stresses on the cyclical nature of these issues and their effects on families and individuals. Through a close study...

Assessment of Adverse Events Following Immunization Surveillance System in Terms of Documentation and Reporting Mechanisms

Abstract Background: The adverse events following immunization (AEFI) surveillance programme in India was initially launched in 1986; however, reporting remained sporadic and systematic efforts to streamline the process began only in 2005 with the introduction of the first Operat...