Indian Journal of Medical Research
Molecular mechanisms of zika virus pathogenesis: An update
Zika virus (ZIKV), member of the family Flaviviridae belonging to genus Flavivirus, is an arthropod-borne virus. The ZIKV is known to cause severe congenital birth defects in neonates. Due to a large number of worldwide outbreaks and associated neurolo…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Prevalence & spectrum of congenital anomalies at a tertiary care centre in north India over 20 years (1998-2017)
Background & objectives:
Congenital anomalies lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Systematically published data on the prevalence and spectrum of congenital anomalies from India are scarce. This study was aimed to ascertain the prevalence,…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
A systematic review on the prevalence of endometriosis in women
Background & objectives:
Endometriosis is one of the causes of female infertility, but the prevalence of endometriosis is not exactly known. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide an estimate of the prevalence of endometriosi…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Sun exposure as a strategy for acquiring vitamin D in developing countries of tropical region: Challenges & way forward
Adopting sun exposure as a low-cost sustainable strategy in tropical countries needs critical analysis for its feasibility and inclusion in national policy. This review explores the opportunities and challenges associated with sun exposure in tropical …
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Addressing hypertension among tribal people of India
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