Obesity is a complex and chronic condition with significant health implications, including an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. The rising prevalence of obesity necessitates effective treatment strategies. While lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise remain foundational, pharmacotherapy has emerged as a crucial adjunctive treatment.1 This article explores the balance between efficacy and safety in the pharmacotherapy of obesity.

As per the data of the World Health Organization, 30% of patients in the ICU develop hospital-acquired infections, among which the majority are blood infections due to the existence of catheters in the venous cavity. Infections can be reduced by educating staff on the aseptic care of patients with central venous catheters (CVCs).

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in India. In 2010, the Government of India (GOI) initiated the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) with the aim of assessing and addressing the anticipated burden of NCDs. As part of the programme, the GOI planned for community health workers (CHWs) to deliver health services to the last mile. However, the existing research shows that CHWs do not know enough about chronic diseases. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the knowledge and skills of CHWs in Suryapet District regarding NCDs.

Stroke accounts for 42% of cases with mild disability and 43% of cases with moderate disability, hence being one of the primary causes of disability. A successful Return To Work (RTW) post-stroke has been demonstrated to improve the patient’s quality of life and a general sense of well-being. The percentage of stroke survivors returning to work varies globally “from 14% to 73%”. Due to limited access to health care, education, career opportunities, and social participation, people with disabilities are more likely to become financially and socially dependent. A tool that assesses various factors affecting RTW post-stroke will give insight into limiting dependency and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation in the future. Hence, developing a tool to assess factors affecting RTW post-stroke is essential.

Unhealthy work conditions and the absence of legislative protection in the stone quarrying activity carried out in the urban and semi-urban areas of developing countries have a high incidence of respiratory and pulmonary diseases.Method: The current research was conducted among 229 male workers in the middle age group with around ten years of experience in stone quarrying at 5 units of Nangal Chaudhary tehsil of the Mahendragarh district of the Haryana state in northern India.

Young adulthood is a period of development and healthy women are the cornerstone of a healthy society. Technology fulfils many human needs, but its overuse is a risk. Being addicted to technology has its effects on the psychological and physical well-being of an individual. For a brighter and healthier future, it is essential to ensure the well-being of young adult women. The study was conducted to find out the relationship between internet addiction and psychological well-being among young adult women between the ages of 20 and 24 years.

Football is a popular sport played worldwide. Being a high-risk sport, it predisposes players to injuries.Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse knowledge, attitude and practice for injury prevention amongst footballers in Meghalaya along with the analysis of the awareness of the usage of protective gear, diet, training programme and role of physiotherapy in football.

Diabetes has emerged as a global public health crisis, with a rapidly increasing prevalence, especially in low- and middle-income countries. India is often referred to as the ‘Diabetes Capital of the World’, with a substantial portion of its population suffering from diabetes or at risk of developing it. Health-seeking behaviour plays a crucial role in managing this disease and minimizing complications, making it a pertinent subject of study. This research aims to understand the current health-seeking behaviours and the influencing factors among individuals with diabetes in a rural area of Lucknow, India.

Anaemia in adolescent girls is a significant public health issue in Kerala, influenced by poor dietary habits, insufficient iron intake, menstrual health issues, socioeconomic disparities, and limited healthcare access. Cultural practices and gender norms further exacerbate anaemia. Addressing this requires comprehensive public health interventions, nutritional education, and policy changes.

Skin diseases demand excessive and continuous use of antibiotics and skin ointments that are expensive for the general public. Treatment in the later stages makes it more complicated and incurable. This would also result in the emergence of resistant strains of microbes, among other side effects. The present study evaluates the wound healing, antibacterial, and antifungal efficacies of the hexane extract of leaves of the medicinal herb Justicia simplex and detects the potent compounds.

Water-based sports improve sleep quality and literature shows that it is superior to land-based physical activity in improving sleep. These occupational risks associated with scuba diving might affect sleep quality also. Hence, the current study aimed to determine sleep quality among scuba instructors in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The Unani system of medicine, a component of AYUSH, has a history of being practised even before formal healthcare took shape in the form of modern medicine. Though people relied for acute illness, surgeries and other emergencies on modern medicine, it still did not lose its importance in the healthcare delivery system due to its preventive, promotive and curative outlook. The purpose of this study is to assess the utilisation of the Unani system of medicine among the dwellers of two selected localities of Bengaluru and its association with demographic variables and comparisons between two selected localities.

The primary objective of this review is to explore the techniques adopted that can slow down the excretion of drugs from the ocular surface and prolong the contact time of the medication with the target tissues. Ocular inserts have emerged as a promising approach in this regard and can be broadly categorised into three types: soluble, insoluble, and biodegradable ocular inserts. In the field of ophthalmic formulations, conventional dosage forms are widely used, accounting for approximately 90% of the products available in the market. However, one of the main challenges faced with conventional formulations is the rapid loss of medication from the cornea, leading to reduced bioavailability and efficacy of ocular medications. To overcome this challenge and improve the delivery of ocular medications, significant efforts have been focused on the development of novel drug delivery systems specifically designed for ophthalmic administration.

Menopause is an important stage of a woman’s lifetime. The alterations in hormones during menopause transition bring many unfavourable changes in the health of women. A decline in oestrogen levels promotes vitamin D insufficiency which is a serious problem among post-menopausal women. Human beings, especially post-menopausal women, essentially need vitamin D to address the skeletal as well as extra-skeletal demands.

Dentist and dental screening may be the most recent development helpful in detecting persons at risk of cardiovascular disease. Oral diseases, particularly periodontal diseases, are associated with different systemic conditions. There is a bi-directional relationship between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease. In people with periodontal disease and vascular heart issues, treating gum disease may decrease the chance of developing cardiovascular disease and improve their overall health. This article presents a cross-sectional study conducted among automobile industrial workers in Ambattur Estate, Tiruvallur.