Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Chettinad Health City Medical Journal

Editorial

Levelling Up Medical Education: The Power of Gamification

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Raja D
Abstract

Medical education has long relied on traditional teaching methods, including lectures, textbooks, and clinical rotations. While these methods provide a strong theoretical foundation, they often fail to engage students in active learning.

Research Article

A Comparative Study on the Prevalence of Thyroid Disorders among Residents of a Tribal and Rural Area of Salem District, Tamil Nadu

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Vijayakarthikeyan M, Arul Prakash S, Prema Priya G, Angayarkanni P
Abstract

An important contributing factor to thyroid dysfunction is an iodine shortage in the diet. Thyroid diseases remain common in this post-iodisation period even after 30 years of implementation of Universal Salt Iodisation (USI).

Assessment of Utilisation and Impact of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) on Out-of-Pocket Expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Shafiqa Rasool, Mohammad Ishaq Geer
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Economic barriers significantly affect access to healthcare. Health insurance is essential to prevent financial hardship and ensure service utilization. To reduce this burden, the Government of India launched Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Jammu and Kashmir on December 1, 2018.

Correlation of Serum Leptin with Thyroid Hormones in Metabolic Syndrome Patients with and without Hypothyroidism

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Barla Krishna, Priya K Dhas, Veluri Ganesh
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Cardiovascular illnesses, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and other metabolic disorders are linked to metabolic syndrome.

Factors Influencing the Utilisation of Antenatal Care Services in a Selected Hospital of Kashmir, India

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Salma Amin, Manju Chhugani, Somibala Thokchom
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The majority of mothers in India lack basic knowledge of antenatal care. They are prone to catastrophic effects because of their illiteracy, poverty, lack of communication, and lack of transportation options.

Formulation, Development and Evaluation of Topical Emulgel of Luliconazole Using Essential Oils

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Shubham K Wani, Suvarna A Katti, Shubhangi H Pawar, Manisha A Tayde, Rupali A Patil, Anuja P Bhosale, Dayali A Pagare
Abstract

Luliconazole, an antifungal agent, is characterized by low solubility and high permeability. The study was conducted to develop emulgel formulations of luliconazole using essential oils as penetration enhancers and to compare their properties with those of plain luliconazole emulgel.

Impact of Text Neck Syndrome on Posture and Prolonged Device Use among Postgraduate Students

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  • March 31st 2025
  • G Aswini, K Manimozhi
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Text neck syndrome is characterised as an overuse syndrome or repetitive stress injury, involving the positioning of the head in a forward or downward manner while focusing on a mobile device or any other electronic gadget for extended durations.

In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Alangium salvifolium and Alangium lamarckii against Human Pathogenic Bacterial Species

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Ganesan Janani, Thiyagarajan Bharathi, Manokaran Saravanan, Rajangam Udayakumar
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The plants Alangium salvifolium and Alangiumlamarckiihave been utilised to treat various ailments in traditional folk medicine. The current study aims to examine the antibacterial efficacy of extracts of bark of Alangium salvifolium and Alangium lamarckii.

Perspectives of Parents and Professionals on Assistive Devices Utilised by Persons with Cerebral Palsy

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Tagore Govindarajan, Dr. A Turin Martina
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The 2011 Census estimated that 2.7 crore people have any form of disability in India. Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the disabilities recognised by major acts in India. Assistive technology plays an important role in improving the functional independence of people with CP.

Phytochemical Analysis and In Vitro Assesment of the Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Adiantum Capillus Veneris

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Zahida Shah, Sabeeha Shafi, Mohammad Afzal Zarger, Tabasum Ali
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This study examines the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of different extracts of Adiantum capillus-veneris. We conducted an in vitro screening of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potentials of hexane, ethyl acetate, butanol and aqueous extracts.

Prevalence and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Dyslipidaemia in Urban-Rural Younger, Middle-Aged, and Elderly Indians

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Umesh Kumar Sharma, Meenu Pujani, J Anuradha, Bhawna Kalra
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Due to rapid urbanisation, Indians are more likely to develop age-specific type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidaemia. This study intended to investigate the prevalence of T2DM and dyslipidaemia in younger (< 30 years), middle (31–40,41–50, and 51–60 years), and older (61–70 and > 70 years) age groups in urban-rural Indians.

Review Article

Intranasal Drug Delivery System: An Innovative Approach

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  • March 31st 2025
  • D Rushi Kumar Reddy, Suryaprakash Reddy C
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Drug delivery through the nose has been used for thousands of years. For medications like protein and peptides that have low oral bioavailability and are active at the microgram level, this is a helpful delivery system.

Case Study

Early Recovery in Stress Urinary Incontinence Following Radical Prostatectomy in a 73 Year Old through Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation - A Case Report

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Asmu Bhattarai, Arati Mahishale
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Stress urinary incontinence is a common consequence after prostate surgery.The data supporting proper pelvic floor therapy for the same is limited.

The Clinical Odyssey: Exploring the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy (AMAN) in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Study

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Yash Radhanpura, Harshil Gadhiya, Pravin Tirgar
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The complex degenerative neurological condition known as Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) can be acute in origin. It is an acquired syndrome that manifests as gradual, symmetrical tingling and weakening both proximally and distally.

Treatment of Chronic Sacroiliitis with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction-Physiotherapeutic Approach: A Single Case Study

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  • March 31st 2025
  • Mohamed Nainar A, Hari Babu L, Mohamed Zerein Fathima M, Alagappan Thiyagarajan, C Ishwarya Vardhini, C Ramesh
Abstract

Chronic sacroiliitis refers to long-term inflammation of one or both of the sacroiliac (SI) joints. Sacroiliitis can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty in activities of daily living.