Socio-Epidemiological Correlates of Anemia Among Non-Pregnant Females of East and West Uttar Pradesh, India: A NFHS-5 Secondary Data Analysis Highlighting the Need for Precision Public Policy.

Anemia remains a persistent public health challenge in India, disproportionately affecting women and undermining maternal and reproductive health outcomes. Despite nationwide efforts, the burden of anemia continues to vary widely across regions, reflecting complex socio-demographic determinants. This study aims to identify region-specific risk factors for anemia among non-pregnant women in East and West Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5).

Enhancing Quality of Life in Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Systematic Analysis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions.

Background: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) significantly impacts patients' lives, contributing to morbidity, reduced quality of life (QoL), and psychological distress. Conventional treatment approaches primarily focus on rhythm control through pharmacologic therapy, often overlooking the patient's holistic well-being.

Hypothesis: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a well-established intervention for modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors, may provide a beneficial nonpharmacological approach to improving QoL in symptomatic PAF patients.

Volatile Organic Compound Identification-Based Tuberculosis Screening among TB Suspects: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study.

Tuberculosis (TB) affects a third of the global population, and a large population of infected individuals still remain undiagnosed-making the visible burden only the tip of the iceberg. The detection of tuberculosis in close-proximity patients is one of the key priorities for attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of TB elimination by 2030. With the current battery of screening tests failing to cover this need, the authors of this paper examined a simple and inexpensive point-of-care breath analyzer (TSI-3000(I)), which is based on detecting the volatile organic compounds that are emitted from infected cells and released in exhaled breath as a screening tool for the detection of TB.