Indian Council of Medical Research

Community Street Play Versus Facility-based Screening for Mental Health Literacy in Rural India: A Mixed-methods Quasi-experimental Study

Background: Community-based approaches to mental health literacy (MHL), including street theatre, remain underrepresented. No study has compared street play with primary care facility-based screening as parallel MHL strategies. This study evaluated the effectiveness and acceptabi...

Analysis of measles outbreaks reported to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), India, 2019–2023

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> In 2022, an estimated 1,36,000 measles deaths were reported worldwide, mostly in children under five. In 2022, thirty-seven countries reported extensive or disruptive measles outbreaks by the WHO, while only 22 countries reported s...

Electrohydrodynamically microencapsulated, lyophilized, and fermented probiotics outperform in-feed antibiotics in promoting growth performance and gut health of Bos indicus calves

Probiotics are increasingly explored as an alternative to antibiotics for improving calf health, however, their efficacy can be affected by the method of delivery and survival of viable cells within the gastrointestinal tract. Comparative studies evaluating different probiotic de...

Genomic and molecular insights into AMR, virulence, and toxin of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli isolated from local curd foodborne outbreak in Manipur

This study reports the isolation, characterization, and genome analysis of Escherichia coli isolated from curd, revealing potential pathogenic and multidrug-resistant characteristics.15 individuals who consumed the suspected contaminated local curd developed symptoms included acu...

Pilot validation of a piezo‑resistive gnathodynamometer for maximum voluntary bite force measurement in adults: a cross sectional comparative study

Maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) is a key indicator of masticatory system function, influenced by cranio-mandibular biomechanics, neuromuscular coordination, and dental status. Conventional bite force devices, though widely used, are limited by their bulk and potential discomf...

Antibiotic development and a path to access in India

Antibiotic development has historically been concentrated in high-income countries. We discuss how India is emerging as an important centre for antimicrobial development, and the implications for global health and equity of access to life-saving therapies. India is emerging as an...