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Perceptions of First-Year MBBS Students on AETCOM Module 1.4 and the Kalamazoo Consensus for Communication Skills: A quasi-experimental study.

Mangala Sirsikar 1 & Deepthi Mahendrakar 2

2024, 44(4), 435-443, 10.51248/v44i4.131, None

Introduction and Aim: Effective physician-patient communication is vital for successful medical practice. The Kalamazoo Consensus Statement outlines seven essential elements of such communication. In response, the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India incorporated Attitude, Ethics, and Comm…

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil fungi in the bioconversion of lovastatin to simvastatin and optimization of the cultivation medium

Bhargavi Gangadhar1, Savitha Janakiraman2, and Nataraju Angaswamy1*

2024, 44(4), 428-434, 10.51248/v44i4.139, None

Introduction and Aim: Simvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, was manufactured industrially utilizing a multi-step semi-synthetic approach using lovastatin, naturally derived from Aspergillus terreus. Biocatalytic techniques are also used as a viable alternative. We provide an inexpensive myco…

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Uninterrupted conventional didactic large group teaching versus intermittent lightening-up schemes used to modify the aftermath of a class for andragogy

Ashwini. R. Doyizode1, Shantala. S. Herlekar2, Savitri. P. Siddangoudra3

2024, 44(4), 421-427, 10.51248/v44i4.33, None

Introduction: Compulsory attendance in medical education needs constant attention which becomes challenging at times. The objective was to compare outcome of a class conducted with continuous didactic lecture compared to intermittent rest or music as lightening-up schemes in between the class. M…

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Sound and Renal Health: Understanding the Connection between Chronic Kidney Disease and Hearing Loss

Rahinaz Usman Bedrabettu1, Santhosh Pai B H2, Manjula Shantaram3

2024, 44(4), 415-420, 10.51248/v44i4.59, None

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a systemic condition impacting multiple organ functions. Hearing loss is notably prevalent among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), with rates up to 85% higher than in the general population. The kidney and cochlea share anatomical, physiological, pharm…

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Prognostic significance of Lymph Node Ratio in breast cancer –A single institutional retrospective study

Sumana Maiti Das1, Krishnangshu Bhanja Choudhury2, Suvra Mondal3, Rahi Das4

2024, 44(4), 406-414, 10.51248/v44i4.103, None

Introduction and Aim: Axillary lymph node metastasis is a significant prognostic indicator in breast cancer patients. Lymph Node Ratio (LNR) is a better predictor of survival in node positive patients. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of LNR in breast cancer patients. Materials a…

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Eating attitude and its relationship with gender among first year MBBS students using EAT-26 questionnaire in a medical college in West Bengal: A cross-sectional study

Madhumanti Thakur1,Tirthankar Guha Thakurta2*

2024, 44(4), 399-405, 10.51248/v44i4.122, None

Introduction and Aim Studies revealed dissatisfaction with body weight among university students in industrialized countries. This study aims to identify the influence of gender and socio-demographic factors on the eating attitude among medical students in West Bengal. Materials and Methods This…

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Isolation and characterization of acid-soluble Piscean collagen from sea fish Morone americana

Thejaswi K1, Balladka Kunhanna Sarojini1*, Nagappa Bailore Niveditha2

2024, 44(4), 388-398, 10.51248/v44i4.149, None

Aim:We used the Indian white perch tiger, one of the common fish found in the fish waste, to extract acid soluble collagen (ASC), to increase the utilization of fish waste from the fish industries; and to focus on the natural raw materials in cosmetics, as they are less harmful to the skin, and …

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Perception on Antibiotic Usage and Resistance Among Interns of a Medical College in Urban Puducherry

M. Arthi1, S. Madhumadhi2, Surendar Rangasamy3, S. Karrunya4

2024, 44(4), 382-387, 10.51248/v44i4.84, None

Background: Medical Doctors must play a pivotal role to control and prevent the misuse of antibiotics. Many prescribers are lacking behind in updates and advancement of antibiotic usage. To address such knowledge gap, this study was conducted to assess the perception on antibiotic usage and its …

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Exploring the Patterns of Biomarker Variability in Thyroid Dysfunction: Clinical Insights from a Prevalence Perspective

Shikha Paliwal1, Ruchi Kant2

2024, 44(4), 372-381, 10.51248/v44i4.104, None

Introduction and Aim: Thyroid disorders, prevalent globally, represent a significant public health issue in India, where approximately 42 million individuals are affected. This study investigates the biochemical, immunological, and inflammatory profiles associated with thyroid dysfunction in nor…

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Unveiling Antibacterial Potential of Actinomycetes against Drug-Resistant Pathogens

Nataraja. B.T1, Ramalingappa B2 , Sowmya K.L3

2024, 44(4), 365-371, 10.51248/v44i4.124, None

Introduction and aim: Actinomycetes are widely recognized for their remarkable ability to produce a wide array of secondary metabolites, including antibiotics, antitumor agents, and other biologically active compounds. The document emphasizes the ubiquity of these filamentous microorganisms in s…

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