JSS Medical College and Hospital

Biomarkers in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Bridging Gut–Brain Mechanisms to Precision Care

Abstract Purpose of Review Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of gut-brain interaction characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of structural pathology. Its pathophysiology reflects a complex interplay between the central nervous...

LGBTQ+ healthcare preparedness among undergraduate medical students in India: a cross-sectional study of awareness, attitudes, and clinical confidence

Abstract Background Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals in India experience significant healthcare disparities, including higher burdens of mental health conditions, HIV, and stigma, and frequently encounter discrimination in healthcare settings. Yet t...

Cognitive Impairment in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Associations with Inflammatory and Vascular Markers

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with metabolic, vascular and cognitive complications. Although mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is increasingly recognised in T2DM, its relationship with inflammatory and vascular markers remains underexplored in India. Purp...