Background This study centers on the development and validation of a psychometric scale designed to assess identity crisis and histrionic personality disorder (HPD), addressing a significant gap in current diagnostic tools. Identity crises, often characterized by confusion about one's self-concept and societal roles, commonly emerge during adolescence and can lead to maladaptive behaviors. HPD, marked by attention-seeking and emotional dysregulation, shares notable overlaps with identity crises, particularly in disrupted self-concept and a heightened dependence on external validation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a framework that acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and integrates knowledge about its effects into healthcare practices. As frontline caregivers, nurses frequently encounter patients with trauma histories. Their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding TIC are crucial in ensuring compassionate, effective, and patient-centered care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence of obesity and its accompanying metabolic disorders necessitates innovative strategies to modulate adipocyte energy homeostasis. Adipose tissue, vital in energy metabolism, influences various physiological processes. Excessive energy storage leading to obesity exacerbates conditions like insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and type-2 diabetes.
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February 2024
Tumours of lacrimal drainage system are a rare entity and among these rare tumours lymphomas are a rarity. We report a case of 65 year old male who presented with mass inferior to left lacrimal sac region which was diagnosed as Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma on histopathology and immunochemistry. The patient underwent excision biopsy followed by chemotherapy and is disease free till writing of this report.
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September 2024
Objective: To determine the precision and accuracy of intraoral sonography in assessing the depth of invasion in oral cancer.
Material And Methods: A prospective study was conducted in 30 cases of oral cancer. Subjects were subjected to computerised tomography and intraoral sonography before surgery.
The Crown-shaped, severe acute respiratory syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) triggered the globally fatal illness of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). This infection is known to be initially reported in bats and has been causing major respiratory challenges. The primary symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, fatigue and dry cough.
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