Maulana Azad Medical College

Pneumococcal‐Driven Genetic Competence: A Key Driver of Pathobiont Adaptation and Disease Potential

ABSTRACT High genetic variability in streptococci is driven by natural competence, specifically in Streptococcus pneumoniae and its close commensal species ( Streptococcus pseudopneumoniae , Streptococcus oralis , and Streptococcus mitis ), which drives rapid Streptococcal evolut...

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...

Brassica oleracea mediated green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles and evaluation of their biological activities

Abstract In the present study, Fe₂O₃-NPs were successfully synthesized via an environmentally benign green synthesis method using the extract of Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The biosynthesized Fe₂O₃-NPs were comprehensively chara...

Development and evaluation of a deep learning framework for screening of cervical lymph node metastasis in microscopic images of oral squamous cell carcinoma: A proof of concept study

Abstract Introduction : Lymph node (LN) metastasis serves as a critical prognostic indicator in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), profoundly influencing treatment approaches and survival outcomes. This proof‐of‐concept study developed and internally evaluated an economical, de...

Dengue and Chikungunya Seroprevalence in an Urban Low-Income Cohort in Delhi: A Cross-Sectional and Nested Longitudinal Study

Objectives: The aim of this study was to ascertain the seroprevalence and determinants of dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) seropositivity in Delhi, India. Methods: This cross-sectional serosurvey with a nested longitudinal immunological sub-study was conducted in...

Comparative Assessment of Manual Versus Automated Semen Analysis and the Role of Novel Biomarker Calprotectin in Screening for Male Factor Infertility.

Background & Objective: Although manual semen analysis (MSA) is cost-effective and widely used, it is prone to subjectivity and operator variability, prompting the need for standardized, automated systems such as computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA). This study was conducted t...

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...

Effect of renal denervation in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review, time-stratified meta-analysis and meta-regression of blood pressure and renal outcomes

Hypertension in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is frequently resistant to pharmacologic therapy, with sympathetic overactivity contributing to both elevated blood pressure (BP) and renal disease progression. Renal denervation (RDN) targets renal sympathetic nerves and may provide d...

Phenotypic characteristics associated with preterm births in the Indian population

ABSTRACT Background Preterm birth (PTB), defined as the birth of infants before 37 weeks of gestation, poses significant health risks, including increased mortality and long-term disabilities. India stands as a major contributor to global PTB-related mortality, primarily due to i...