Lady Hardinge Medical College

Treatment and tracking algorithm for iron deficiency anaemia among children and adolescents— a policy informed evidence— based framework for India

Background and objectives The Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) programme advocates for ‘test, treat and track’ strategy. However, limited coverage, poor adherence, workforce shortages and inconsistent follow up, affect implementation. Recent programme monitoring data indicate suboptimal...

Skin malignancies - Special considerations in skin of color

Skin malignancies in individuals with skin of color (SOC) present distinct epidemiologic, clinical, and prognostic characteristics compared to lighter-skinned individuals. Although the incidence of many skin cancers is lower in SOC, outcomes are often worse due to atypical presen...

Quality of media reporting of suicidal behaviour in India

Background: India has a suicide rate of 18–21 fatalities per 100,000 people (compared to a global rate of 11 per 100,000), constituting around 28% of all suicides worldwide. Conscientious media coverage of suicide is one of the pillars of the World Health Organization's (WHO) lif...

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...

P300 latency prolongation and executive dysfunction in systemic sclerosis: A multimodal cognitive assessment

Objectives: The objective of the study is to evaluate cognitive functions in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) using auditory event-related potentials (P300) and the Stroop colour-word test, and to determine their correlation with disease status. Materials and Methods: This...

Presence of a trusted adult and adolescent health outcomes in Urban India

Adolescents in urban India face significant challenges in accessing healthcare and reliable health information, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the role of trusted adults in shaping adolescent health remains underexplored. This study examined he...

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...

Jejunal gastrointestinal stromal tumors mimicking arteriovenous malformation: A review of the literature

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that may arise anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. While most GISTs remain asymptomatic, presentation with acute, massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage is uncommon. An even rarer diagnostic challenge occu...

Cosmeceuticals for hyperpigmentation: An evidence-based review

Hyperpigmentation disorders such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are common concerns in dermatology particularly in darker skin types. This narrative review evaluates the efficacy, mechanisms, and safety of cosmeceuticals used in their management, with relevanc...