Vol. 14 No. 7 (2026): July 2026

Published: 2026-06-29

Original Research Articles

Diabetic retinopathy and quality of life among adults with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia

Shaykhah A. Alsaeed, Abdulkareem J. Al-Quwaidhi, Rahma B. Algadeeb, Sukainah H. Alhajji

2705-2711

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261873
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Factors associated with travel health engagement among international travellers in Riyadh: a clinic-based cross-sectional study 2026

Norah M. Alhammad

2712-2723

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261856
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Optimizing diagnostic cascades: evaluating the sensitivity of NS1 antigen versus antibody serology in a rapidly evolving dengue outbreak

M. Ashraf Uddin Ahmed, Farzana Yasmin, Mahmood Parvez, Tasnim Mahmud

2724-2728

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262158
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Impact of secondary surgical correction on self-perception, function and psychosocial outcomes in cleft lip and palate patients evaluated with the CLEFT-Q

Jorge Luis Leal-Silva, Nohemí C. López, Eduardo D. Ramírez, Diana V. D. Ávila, Silverio Tovar-Zamudio, Ricardo Fernandez-Riera

2729-2734

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261850
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Effect of health education on prevention of nosocomial infections in primary health care facilities, Gombe State, Nigeria

Ibrahim Ibrahim Kurba, Nazeef Mohammed, Aliyu Ibrahim Shehu, Musa Zakka, Usman Iliyasu, Abba Rabi'u Hussain, Aisha Aliyu Ibrahim, Aisha Aliyu Abulfatathi, Usman Bashir, Halimah Nuhu Sanda, Musa Isma'il

2735-2745

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262160
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Adverse effects of baricitinib in comparison to methotrexate in the treatment of severe alopecia areata

Pranam Swapan Dash, Lubna Khondker, Mostaque Mahmud, Marufa Shahrin, Wasi Deen Ahmed, Saikat Das Rony

2746-2752

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262161
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Stool antigen-based detection of Helicobacter pylori, knowledge and associated factors among patients with suspected gastrointestinal disorders at the Buea Regional Hospital

Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Affaaseh Pizoh Benjamen, Takamo Peter, Eleonore Ngounou, Hermann Ngouakam

2753-2760

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262162
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Epidemiological profile, management and outcomes of chronic subdural hematoma in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Oluwamuyiwa Adeniyi Dada

2761-2768

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262163
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Incidence and patterns of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in paediatric patients: a hospital-based study

M. Shafiqul Islam, Sazzadul Haque, M. Mamunur Rashid, M. Abul Kashem, M. Samiul Hasan

2769-2774

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262164
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Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of gynecologists regarding physiotherapy in obstetric and gynecological care: a cross-sectional study

Raihana Akter Khoshbu, Sakil Miah, Israt Naher, Hasan Tarek, Zahid Hasan Masud, Alamgir Hosen Nasim, Aysharza Khan Zaba, Rashid Zaki, Rodela Jahan Rima, G. M. Hasibul Azad, Abdur Rahman, Tahmina Afrin, M. Yeasin Ali, Nusrat Jahan Ananna, Hasiba Karim Elma, M. Nasir Uddin

2775-2781

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262165
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Association of serum calcium level with preeclampsia

Monira Sultana, Sharmin Sultana, Fatema Jannat

2782-2788

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262166
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Predictive factors of postoperative outcome after cervical spine surgery at the Soavinandriana Hospital Center, Madagascar: a retrospective analytical study

Patrick S. Rakotozanany, Ndalana A. Masina, Mijoro Ramarokoto, Willy Ratovondrainy

2789-2793

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261844
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The influence of geographical origin of medical students on their opinions about the value of medicinal plants in cancer treatment

Jenish Lakhabhai Vekariya, V. P. Vdovichenko

2794-2799

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262159
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BREAST-Q outcomes after autologous breast reconstruction: a comparative analysis of deep inferior epigastric perforator, transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous, and latissimus dorsi flaps

Manuel Enrique de la O. Escamilla, Emiliano Chang, Raymundo T. Piña

2800-2804

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261861
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Association of thyroid autoimmunity with psoriasis

M. Abir Hassan, M. Qamrul Hassan Jaigirdar, Arjun Saha, Towfiq Ahmad, Tanzina Begum Chowdhury, Marufa Shahrin

2805-2812

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262167
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The PDR-SEQS classification and reconstructive algorithm for breast defects after phyllodes tumor resection: a retrospective cohort study

Sergio A. D. Hernández, Diego L. Gutiérrez, Diana V. D. Ávila, Raymundo T. Piña, Elias A. E. Desentis

2813-2820

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262168
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Health-related quality of life and psychological distress among patients with type 2 diabetes using semaglutide

Wejdan M. Alshehri, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Naif A. Alzahrani, Talal A. Mahfouz, Badeah A. Alsofyani

2821-2829

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262169
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Histopathological findings in grade IV capsular contracture clinically diagnosed at the Hospital General de México

Luis A. Ponce, Brenda P. Gramer, Andrea M. Ordoñez, Raymundo T. Piña

2830-2834

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262170
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Role of topical tranexamic acid in reducing post-TURP hematuria: a randomized controlled study

Nikolas Chandra Roy, Uttam Karmakar, S. H. Azmal Hossain, Shah Adiluzzaman Md. Tareq, Lipika Rani Adhikary

2835-2840

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262171
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Exploring gender disparities among first authors in Alzheimer's disease publications: an analysis of potential underrepresentation of women

Myo Thant Kyaw, Saw Paul Wai Htoo, Megha Ganatra, Navya Pillikunte Doddareddy, Ravi Kumar Ray, David Joshua

2841-2846

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262172
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Risk factors for abdominal wound dehiscence after emergency laparotomy

Deepika, Vatshalya Singh, Priyanka Srivastava, Ammarul Haque

2847-2851

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261874
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Optimizing hypertension care in the real world: a physician survey on telmisartan‑based combination therapy

Bhagyashree Arvind Mohod, Mayur Madhav Mayabhate, Akhilesh Dayanand Sharma, Uma Laxmikant Marda

2852-2857

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261849
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Clinical outcomes of plasma exchange in acute and chronic antibody-mediated rejection following kidney transplantation: a prospective observational study

Maulik Patel, Akash Dholakia

2858-2864

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261857
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Study on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacovigilance among the postgraduate trainees in a tertiary care hospital, Dibrugarh

Jahnabi Chetia, Monami Das, Pranab K. Paul

2865-2871

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261875
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Relationship between metabolic parameters and lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective analysis

Muzammil Mohammed, Riyaz Mohammed, Mudassir Mohammed, Mushtaq Mohammed

2872-2876

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262173
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Beyond recovery: post COVID-19 complications

Yennam Sushanth Reddy, Kambhampati Sailaja, Yeluri Manasa

2877-2883

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262174
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Natural history and outcome of patients with Wilson’s disease from a tertiary care hospital in Odisha

Brijeshraj Swain, Naluri Mahesh, Samir Ranjan Jena

2884-2890

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262175
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Effect of stellate ganglion block on graft re-exploration rates in free flap graft placement surgeries in patients with head and neck cancer: a randomized controlled trial

Ankur Verma, Pooja Singh, Shubhashish Biswas, Rahul Kapoor, Vikas Saraswat, Surender K. Dabas

2891-2894

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262176
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Correlation between histopathological variant and anatomical site of meningiomas: a single centre study

Vidya Bhavani Mogili, Vijetha Armile Seetharama, Meenakshi Kanangot, Sateesh Chavan Siddoji

2895-2902

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262177
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Prevalence of carbapenem-resistant isolates from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital Vadodara, Gujarat

Jigisha Bhoya, Ritu M. Bhatt, Shreya Patel, Maitri Patel, Vaidehi Mehta

2903-2908

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262178
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Haemoglobin variants seen in a secondary care hospital of Nagaland, India

K. G. Gaikhonlungpou, Seangaung B. Pamei

2909-2915

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262179
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Association of serum uric acid in type II diabetes mellitus patients with and without diabetic retinopathy: a case control study

Ruchika Agarwal, Harnoor Jot, Pallavi Dhawan, Mili Jain, Sharwan, Sadaf Khan, Namrata

2916-2920

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262180
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A study of equity in availing free adult cataract surgery in northeastern Indian states of Mizoram and Meghalaya

Amit Mondal, S. G. Prem Kumar, Shajer Shaikh, Pankaj Vishwakarma, Shobhana Chavan, Elizabeth Kurian

2921-2927

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262181
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A comparative study between peripheral blood smears, RBC indices and histograms in anemia in the geriatric age group

Rashmi Sharma, Pranshu Bharadwaj, Abanggi S. T. Sangma, Sarla Mahawar, Abhishek Khorwal

2928-2932

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262182
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Bivariate and multivariate regression analysis of pesticide exposure duration, protective practices and PON1 (192Q/R) polymorphism among agricultural workers in Malerkotla and Rupnagar Districts of Punjab, India

Vinay Kumar, Rajdeep Kaur

2933-2938

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262183
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Clinical and angiographic outcomes of very long drug eluting stents in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a prospective observational study

Shuchi Singh, Akash C. Lohakare, Vaibhav Mahalle, Prithvi Mundada

2939-2944

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262184
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Role of thymosin alpha-1 in improving pregnancy outcomes in patients with implantation failure

K. S. Jeyarani Kamaraj, Prathmesh Parekh, Rajeev Agarwal

2945-2948

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262185
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Correlation of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes in invasive breast carcinomas: a morphological study

Saraswathi Ram Mohan, Manna Valiathan

2949-2956

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262186
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Association of vaso-occlusive crisis frequency with hepatic fibrosis in patients with sickle cell disease: a hospital-based observational study

Dibash Bhuyan, Anup Kumar Das, Parama Nanda Taye

2957-2961

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262187
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A prospective identification and mechanistic evaluation of clinically significant drug–drug interactions in chronic kidney disease patients using the Micromedex® database

Deepkumar Valand, Meetkumar Patel, Himani Shah

2962-2969

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262188
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Assessing the prevalence, sociodemographic factors and psychosocial determinants associated with postpartum depression: a cross-sectional study in the urban field practice area of Bidar

Ashna Hussain S., Dilip S. Rathod, Pallavi M. Kesari

2970-2974

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262189
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Infection control awareness and compliance among dental students and dentists in India: a cross-sectional study

Shamin Eabenson, Sachin Sangavi, Adarsh Ravindra, M. R. Gudadinni, M. C. Yadavannavar, A. M. Rangoli

2975-2981

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262190
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Meta-Analysis

Comparison of oral and intravenous iron for the prevention and management of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hrishikesh Pai, Rashmi Baid

2982-2992

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262191
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Single-dose versus multiple-dose HPV vaccination for prevention of cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hrishikesh Pai, Rashmi Baid

2993-3008

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262192
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Systematic Reviews

Modulation of the gut-brain axis through selective inhibition of the sodium-glucose cotransporter type 1: physiological and therapeutic implications

Katherin Pamela De la Cruz Guanoliquin, Diana Carolina Salto Juca, Yhara Paola Alcocer, Stefany Paulina Avalos Cuadrado

3009-3016

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262193
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Weight-bearing asymmetry patterns in patients with stroke: a systematic review

Sampada S. Joshi, Suvarna S. Ganvir

3017-3025

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262194
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Interventions on childhood obesity: a systematic review

Bijayalaskhmi Dash, Sasmita Panigrahi

3026-3036

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262195
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Artificial intelligence and the domino effect in nursing: implications for education, clinical care and healthcare systems amid a workforce shortage

Chikkegowda H. N., Vijayabanu S., Anupama Yadav H. N., Surekha Appireddygari, Tanuja B. C., Arif Chaudhary, Anjani Devi Nelavala, M. Sankerdev Singh, C. Anju Chanu, J. Sathya Shenbega Priya, Mohammed Umar

3037-3047

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262196
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Short Communication

Effect of motor control retraining exercise along with rotator cuff strengthening exercise on shoulder musculoskeletal pain among female throwball players: a pilot study

Jagadesh Jayamurugan, V. Balchandar, Nijidha Manshi, Ahalya Sreekumaran, Vignesh Srinivasan, Prathap Suganthirababu

3048-3056

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262197
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Case Series

Satisfaction in rhinoplasty patients using costal and septal grafts: presentation of cases

Manuel Enrique de la O. Escamilla, Jorge Morales, Raymundo T. Piña

3057-3060

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261862
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Case Reports

Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in autism spectrum disorder with comorbid bipolar disorder

Nirmit U. Gajjar, Malav Patel, Ravi L. Maharaj, Luis Rodriguez, Himani J. Suthar, Ellie Rapp, Parinda Parikh

3061-3064

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262198
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Hidden in plain sight: omental tuberculosis disguised as ovarian cancer – a case report

Teena Jabir, Akash J. Kumar, Ananthakrishnan S., Sunisha Vinod L.

3065-3068

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261863
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Late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus masquerading as rheumatoid arthritis with multisystem involvement: a diagnostic challenge

Sai Harshini, Yatri Patel, Haobam Surjitkumar, Minakshi Dhar, Monika Pathania

3069-3072

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20261860
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An unusual presentation of compartment syndrome following deep venous thrombosis

Tanya Singh, Trisha Singh, Gaurav Singh, Dheeraj K. Singh

3073-3077

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262199
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A case of disseminated melioidosis: clinical insights and management

Satyajit S. Dharme, Prasanna H. Gaikwad, Preeti N. Jain, Lekharaj V. Kesare

3078-3081

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262200
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Letrozole-induced autoimmune hepatitis presenting with decompensated cirrhosis in an elderly woman: a case report

Yuvrajsing K. Pakal, Neha P. Dharap, Shreya N. Gade, Jitendra R. Ingole

3082-3086

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262201
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Unmasking lung adenocarcinoma through the pericardium: a case of malignant effusion with early tamponade

Yuvrajsing K. Pakal, Shreya N. Gade, Neha P. Dharap, Jitendra R. Ingole

3087-3090

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262202
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From sicca to malignant evolution: a swift turn to multiple myeloma in primary Sjögren’s syndrome

Sreeja Mogiligari, Vijaya P. Parimi

3091-3094

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262203
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Severe hypertriglyceridemia presenting with abdominal pain and peripheral neuropathy in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes and chronic alcohol use: a case report

Paris Lalge, Vishal Dhas, Anushk Deshmukh, Jitendra Ingole

3095-3099

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262204
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The Pickwickian child: a case report of paediatric obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Aditi Dandawate, Norris Rodrigues, Rayyan Sunasra

3100-3103

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262205
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First dual-chamber leadless pacemaker implantation at Meitra United Heart Centre, Kasaragod: a regional milestone in an octogenarian with sick sinus syndrome: a case report

Bharathesh U. G., Darshan Manohar Biradar Patil, Mohammed Sadan

3104-3106

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262206
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Acute isoniazid toxicity presenting with refractory seizures, severe metabolic acidosis, and rhabdomyolysis: a case report

Sai Samhitha Mogalapu, Akshay Balagopalan, Namicharan Nabirajan, Keerthana Prabhakaran, Roshan Raj, T. B. Umadevi, T. S. Santhi

3107-3111

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262207
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Beyond Medication: Pulmonary rehabilitation in an older adult with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis – a case report

Titiksha T. Pol, Jaimala Shetye

3112-3117

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262208
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Severe hypercalcemia and nephrocalcinosis secondary to subcutaneous fat necrosis in a neonate with perinatal asphyxia: a case report

Amal Prazad, Aswathy Mathews

3118-3122

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262209
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One step at a time: physiotherapy management following medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty – a case report

Stephiya Davis, Anusha V. Shenai, Shuaib, Mobaraki Mansoureh

3123-3127

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262210
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A rare exophytic juvenile ossifying fibroma mimicking an extraosseous lesion: a diagnostic challenge

Ajay Parihar, Prashanthi Reddy, Bijum Toko, Ankita Khairwar

3128-3130

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262211
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Review Articles

Hepatorenal complications in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis: a comprehensive review on its biochemical mechanisms and prophylactic considerations

Kavyakrishna G., R. Arulmoli, M. Kumaresan, Samreen Panjaksh, Prasanth B.

3131-3135

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262212
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