Evaluation of an Integrated Teaching Approach in Physiology, Anatomy, and Biochemistry for Phase I MBBS Students Using the Kirkpatrick Model.

Introduction Integrated teaching methods are increasingly emphasized in medical education to bridge the gap between basic and clinical sciences, leading to early clinical reasoning and better learning outcomes. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated teaching-learning approach for Phase I MBBS students using the Kirkpatrick evaluation model. Methods This educational interventional study was conducted from September 2023 to August 2024 at Government Medical College, Datia, involving 150 Phase I MBBS students.

Development of Age and Gender Estimation Standards From Sternal Anthropometry: An Autopsy-Based Correlation Study in the Central Indian Population (Indore Region).

Objective: This study aims to develop region-specific, autopsy-based anthropometric standards of the sternum for age and gender estimation in the Central Indian population. The goal is to improve the accuracy of forensic identification, particularly in cases involving incomplete or decomposed remains.

Methods: A total of 770 sternum (432 males, 338 females) were analyzed for age estimation; 632 were also assessed for sex determination.

Conidiobolus spp.: A Rare Pathogen Causing Rhino-Facial Entomophthoramycosis: A Case Series.

Rhinofacial entomophthoramycosis is a rare chronic fungal infection caused by ., primarily affecting the nasal and facial regions of immunocompetent individuals in tropical and subtropical areas. This case series describes five patients diagnosed with this condition over three years at a district hospital.

Ewing's sarcoma of kidney extending into IVC and RA: resection using modified cannulation strategy for CPB.

Ewing's sarcoma of the kidney is a rare tumor. Although renal carcinomas are known to involve the inferior cava, extension of the tumor up to the right atrium is not common. In the majority of cases when the tumor extends into the infrahepatic part of the inferior vena cava, it can be removed from the abdominal approach.

Successful patient outcome following surgery of carotid body tumor and temporary hypoglossal nerve dysfunction.

Carotid body tumors, also known as paragangliomas or chemodectomas, are rare tumors. They are mostly benign slow-growing tumors arising from neural crest cells, but can give rise to complications because of their location and close relation to carotid vessels and cranial nerves. A 40-year male patient diagnosed with a carotid body tumor is discussed along with a review of cranial nerve complications associated with the management of carotid body tumors.

Awareness and perceptions regarding taxation and health warnings related to sugar-sweetened beverages and the factors associated with these among visitors of a general out-patient clinic in Bhopal, India.

Introduction: Although increased taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and warning labels on their packaging have been successful in other countries, India has not implemented these. It is imperative to understand the user perspectives before implementation, regarding which almost no information exists.

Objectives: To assess the awareness and perceptions of people regarding taxation and health warnings on SSB packaging, and to determine the factors associated with these.

In-depth Analysis of Pattern of Occupational Injuries and Utilization of Safety Measures among Workers of Railway Wagon Repair Workshop in Jhansi (U.P.).

Context: Occupational injuries constitute a global health challenge, yet they receive comparatively modest scientific attention. Pattern of occupational injuries and its safety precautions among wagon repair workers is an important health issue, especially in developing countries like India.

Aims: To assess the pattern of occupational injuries and utilization of safety measures among railway wagon repair workshop workers in Jhansi (U.

Assessment of physical disability using Barthel index among elderly of rural areas of district Jhansi (U.P), India.

Introduction: The health of the elderly will be an important issue defining the health status of a population. With the rise in aged population, there is a greater need to look into their physical disability aspects, which is otherwise neglected. The rationale behind the study is to assess the physical disability of the elderly living in rural area of Jhansi.

GIST: Institutional Experience at SRMS-IMS, India.

Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) is a malignant, non-epithelial, mesenchymal tumor of the digestive tract that is not uncommon in clinical practice nowadays; diagnosis being based upon immuno-histo-chemical analysis of the resected or biopsied (FNAC) specimen. Abdominal lump with or without intra-luminal bleed is a common mode of presentation. Early diagnosis and appropriate management with surgery and/or Imatinib therapy improves recurrence free survival and may impact overall survival.

Dietary pattern and nutritional deficiencies among urban adolescents.

Introduction: Adolescents are considered to be a nutritionally vulnerable segment of the population. There is a greater need to look into the nutritional status of adolescents but unfortunately, precise estimates of their dietary intake, dietary practices as well as nutritional deficiencies have been the least explored area. The general objective for conducting this study was to assess the dietary pattern and nutritional deficiencies among adolescents.