A Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Photobiomodulation on the Depth of Anaesthesia During Endodontic Treatment of Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis-A Prospective Clinical Trial.

Background: Effective pulpal anesthesia is crucial in endodontic practice, particularly in treating symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. This study explores photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) as a non-invasive adjunct to traditional anesthesia.

Aim: To compare the efficiency of diode laser and Er, Cr: YSGG laser in enhancing anesthesia depth during endodontic treatment of teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Assessing Quality of Sensitization Programs of State-Wide Youth Mental Health Promotion Program - An Indian Example.

Background: Sensitization plays a pivotal role in raising awareness about critical youth issues and encouraging them to access support services, contributing to the success of programs like Yuva Spandana, a youth-centric mental health promotion initiative in Karnataka, India. For youth to access support within YSKs, the quality and effectiveness of sensitization programs (SPs) are crucial. A standard quality assessment through indicators for SPs is required to provide recommendations for improvement.

Population-based cohort across stroke life course in India-The NIMHANS-NH-SKAN stroke project: A study protocol.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In India, it is the fourth leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of disability, posing a major public health concern. National surveys reveal an increasing trend in stroke risk factors such as tobacco use, physical activity, alcohol use, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

Our Experience With Extracorporeal Irradiation and Reimplantation of the Irradiated Bone for the Reconstruction of Bone Defects Following Tumor Resection.

Background: With tremendous improvement in the survival of patients with malignant bone tumors, there is a greater emphasis on the functional outcome and durability of reconstruction following tumor resection. Tumor resection and extracorporeal irradiation (ECI) followed by reimplantation of the irradiated bone in malignant bone tumors is drawing popularity across various centers. In this study, we aim to put forward our experience with ECI, the outcomes achieved, and the complications faced by us.

A bird's eye view of the mental health systems in India.

Background: A staggering 85% of the global population resides in low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs). India stands as an exemplary pioneer in the realm of mental health initiatives among LAMICs, having launched its National Mental Health Program in 1982. It is imperative to effectively evaluate mental health systems periodically to cultivate a dynamic learning model sustained through continuous feedback from mental healthcare structures and processes.