Perspectives in Medical Research

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Apoptosis is a tightly regulated form of programmed cell death essential for tissue homeostasis and genomic integrity. Its dysregulation contributes to diverse pathological conditions, particularly cancer, where evasion of apoptosis enables malignant transformation, tumour progression, immune es…

Introduction: Early clinical exposure (ECE) is an integral component of the competency-based undergraduate medical curriculum in India and can be delivered through different instructional methods. Evidence directly comparing different ECE methods in the same group of studen…

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, and cancer are major causes of morbidity and mortality in India, particularly in urban populations. The shift from traditional cereals to refined grains has contributed to u…

Background: Hand eczema is a common inflammatory dermatosis influenced by endogenous susceptibility and environmental exposures. Its clinical and occupational patterns may vary across geographical and occupational settings. Methods: A hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducte…

Background: Volatile substance use (VSU), commonly known as inhalant abuse, is a public health concern, notably among youth in socioeconomically disadvantaged contexts, yet data from India on its medical and psychosocial correlates remain scant. Methods: This cross-sectional, hospital-based stud…

Background: Undernutrition among school-going children remains a major public health challenge in India, particularly in rural communities. Evidence comparing the nutritional status of children attending government and private schools in rural Telangana is limited. Methods: A community-based com…

Background: Phlebotomy is a core skill required for safe blood specimen collection in clinical and laboratory practice. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practical competency of BSc Medical Laboratory Technology students after completion of a value-added phlebotomy course. Methods…

Background: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV) are important causes of acute viral hepatitis in India. Data on their seroprevalence, demographic distribution, and co-infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), remain limited from Sou…

Background: Postoperative sore throat (POST), post-extubation cough and hoarseness of voice are common complications following endotracheal intubation. Topical application of lubricants to the endotracheal tube has been proposed to reduce these airway symptoms, but evidence comparing betamethaso…

Non-neoplastic skin lesions are more prevalent than neoplastic lesions. Clinically, many skin lesions exhibit overlapping morphological features, making correct diagnosis difficult without histopathological evaluation. A pattern-based approach to evaluation of skin punch biopsies facilitates cat…