{"title":"Exploring the Link between Hematological Parameters and Ocular Surface Disease: Insights from Pterygium.","authors":"Ruchi Shukla, Pragati Garg, Shrinkhal, Mukesh Shukla, Aparajita Shukla, Rinkle Nahar, Swarastra Prakash Singh, Ashutosh Kumar Mishra, Nilakshi Banerjee","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_389_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_389_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder characterized by fibrovascular growth onto the cornea. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, involving chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and systemic factors.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the associations between pterygium severity and systemic indicators including complete blood count (CBC), lipid profile, and random blood sugar (RBS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective observational study was conducted. Records of patients with clinically diagnosed pterygium were reviewed. Sociodemographic, clinical, and laboratory data were analyzed across grades using Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-square, and Spearman correlation tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ninety-eight patients were included. The mean age was 40.8 ± 14.2 years. Grade II was the most common (41.8%), with nasal involvement predominating (88.8%). Most CBC indices did not vary significantly; however, eosinophil counts were lower in Grade IV (<i>P</i> = 0.04). Lipid parameters and RBS showed no significant differences. Hematocrit correlated negatively with disease severity (ρ = -0.212, <i>P</i> = 0.03).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While systemic parameters were largely comparable across grades, advanced pterygium was associated with reduced eosinophil counts and lower hematocrit, suggesting possible systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress mechanisms. Larger prospective studies are needed to validate their role as prognostic markers.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"19-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970754/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary on \"Cardioprotective Effects of Dapagliflozin against Isoproterenol-induced Myocardial Injury in Rats: Biochemical and Histopathological Evidence\".","authors":"Jagjit Singh","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_3_26","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_3_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"70-71"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970761/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammed M Mosaed, Naglaa A Bayomy, Ahmed M Hegazy, Saad Elshafey, Naglaa Mokhtar, Reda H Elbakary, Safya E Esmaeel, Shereen M Olama, Basem Salama, Marwa S Badawi
{"title":"Cardioprotective Effects of Dapagliflozin against Isoproterenol-induced Myocardial Injury in Rats: Biochemical and Histopathological Evidence.","authors":"Mohammed M Mosaed, Naglaa A Bayomy, Ahmed M Hegazy, Saad Elshafey, Naglaa Mokhtar, Reda H Elbakary, Safya E Esmaeel, Shereen M Olama, Basem Salama, Marwa S Badawi","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_381_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_381_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>As a leading cause of global morbidity, myocardial infarction (MI) is a primary focus of medical research. The isoproterenol (ISO)-induced model of cardiac injury is a cornerstone of this work, providing a validated experimental system that simulates the human condition. This study investigated the cardioprotective potential of dapagliflozin (DAPA), a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, against ISO-induced myocardial injury in adult male rats.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Thirty-two rats were divided into four groups; Control group, DAPA-only group: DAPA (1 mg/kg/day, orally, 14 days) + saline, ISO-only: Saline (orally, 14 days) + ISO (100 mg/kg/day, days 13-14) and fourth group, DAPA + ISO: pretreated with DAPA 1 mg/kg/day orally) for 14 days, followed by ISO 100 mg/kg, subcutaneously days 13-14. DAPA's protective effects against ISO-induced MI were evaluated by assessing cardiac damage by measuring serum biomarkers of heart injury while simultaneously evaluating oxidative stress through lipid peroxidation levels and antioxidant activity in cardiac tissue. Histopathological examination revealed structural changes in myocardial tissue, complemented by molecular analysis quantifying the expression of key apoptotic regulators.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Biochemical analysis revealed that DAPA significantly reduced ISO-induced elevations in cardiac troponin-I, creatine kinase-MB, lactate dehydrogenase, and oxidative stress markers; malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, and reduced glutathione. DAPA also attenuated inflammatory cytokines: tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Histopathological examination of heart tissues demonstrated that DAPA mitigated ISO-induced myocardial necrosis and inflammatory infiltration, preserving cardiac architecture. Moreover, DAPA downregulated the pro-apoptotic protein (Bax) expression and upregulated the anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl2) levels in the heart.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings suggest that DAPA exerts multimodal cardio-protection beyond its antidiabetic action, positioning it as a promising adjunct therapy for ischemic heart disease. Further clinical studies are warranted to validate its translational potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"63-69"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970755/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, and Antioxidant Effect of <i>Allium sativum</i> in Daily Consumable Dosage in High-fat Diet and Streptozotocin-induced Type 2 Diabetic Model of Rats.","authors":"Ayu Singh, Ratna Pandey, Kumar Sarvottam, Anchal Tripathi","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_318_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_318_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of daily consumable dosage of garlic on type 2 diabetic male rats.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Charles foster male rats were randomly divided into four groups: control group, obese, fed with high-fat diet (HFD), diabetic fed with HFD followed by intraperitoneal streptozotocin treatment-35 mg/kg body weight; and diabetic rats fed with garlic (60 mg/day). Anthropometric and blood parameters were measured at 7<sup>th</sup>, 14<sup>th</sup>, 21<sup>st</sup>, and 28<sup>th</sup> days.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The food intake, water consumption, and body weight were significantly (<i>P</i> ≤ 0.05) reduced in the garlic-treated rats as compared to the diabetic rats on the 28<sup>th</sup> day. After 28<sup>th</sup> day, the levels of triglyceride and total cholesterol declined significantly (<i>P</i> ≤ 0.05), while high-density lipid levels increased in the garlic-treated group as compared to the diabetic group (<i>P</i> ≤ 0.05). Blood glucose levels were significantly reduced at 30 min and 120 min of oral glucose tolerance test in garlic garlic-treated group. The activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase, glutathione-S-transferase, and reduced glutathione (GSH) were significantly higher in the garlic-treated group compared to the diabetic group (<i>P</i> ≤ 0.05) on the 28<sup>th</sup> day. Glutathione peroxidase activity and lipid peroxidase level were reduced in the garlic-treated group compared to the diabetic group (<i>P</i> ≤ 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Garlic reduced food and water intake, body weight, oxidative stress as well as improved lipid and glucose metabolism, suggesting its effectiveness for diabetes and overall metabolic health in a daily consumable diet.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"43-50"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970756/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fluoride Exposure as a Possible Environmental Modifier of Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease: Insights from a Rural North Indian Cohort.","authors":"Saubhagya Kumar Rout, Ashutosh Kumar Mishra, Ruchi Shukla, Archana Verma, Mukesh Shukla, Anirudh Mukherjee, Koushik Biswas","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_402_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_402_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Environmental factors may influence Parkinson's disease (PD) severity and progression. This study investigated the impact of chronic fluoride exposure on the clinical characteristics and short-term progression of idiopathic PD (IPD) in a rural North Indian cohort.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A prospective observational study enrolled 52 IPD patients from fluoride-endemic (<i>n</i> = 25) and nonendemic (<i>n</i> = 27) regions. Baseline assessments included demographics, disease severity through the movement disorder society unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (MDS-UPDRS), and cognitive function using the Hindi mental state examination (HMSE). Patients were followed for 6 months to evaluate clinical progression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At baseline, patients from fluoride-endemic areas had higher total MDS-UPDRS scores (68.2 ± 15.4 vs. 58.1 ± 14.3, <i>P</i> = 0.017), with significant differences in Part III motor scores (50.0 ± 10.4 vs. 42.5 ± 9.4, <i>P</i> = 0.008) and Part II activities of daily living (11.4 ± 4.0 vs. 9.4 ± 3.2, <i>P</i> = 0.05). During follow-up, the endemic group showed greater worsening in total MDS-UPDRS scores (4.0 ± 3.2 vs. 2.2 ± 3.0, <i>P</i> = 0.08) and a significant increase in nonmotor symptoms (Part I) compared to the nonendemic group (0.14 ± 0.36 vs. -0.40 ± 0.20, <i>P</i> = 0.036). Cognitive decline did not differ significantly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Chronic fluoride exposure is associated with increased disease severity and may accelerate short-term progression in IPD. These findings highlight the potential role of environmental neurotoxins as modifiable factors influencing PD outcomes and underscore the need for targeted public health interventions in fluoride-endemic regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"51-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970750/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Virtual Autopsy in Medicolegal Investigations: A Systematic Review of Accuracy and Practical Utility.","authors":"Padmakumar Krishnankutty Nair","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_332_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_332_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Virtual autopsy is a significant innovation in the field of forensic medicine and medicolegal investigations. This systematic review aims to evaluate the accuracy and practical utility of virtual autopsy in medicolegal investigations. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines were followed in the conduct of this systematic review. The literature search encompassed an extensive database including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Studies published from 2014 to 2024 were included in the analysis. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the proper tools suited to the study design. The synthesis and analysis of data included a narrative summary of study characteristics, aims and objectives, techniques, and main findings of the study. Sample sizes in the selected studies ranged from 16 to 145 cases. The most common virtual autopsy techniques used were postmortem computed tomography (PMCT). Some studies used PMCT and conventional autopsy, while some studies used only PMCT, and a few studies applied combinations of PMCT and conventional autopsy, along with other techniques such as postmortem magnetic resonance, PMCT angiography, and traditional invasive autopsy to evaluate various conditions in medicolegal investigations. This systematic review concludes that virtual autopsy offers significant benefits, such as noninvasiveness and the ability to document findings digitally, but its limitations in differentiating ante mortem and postmortem changes, lack of tissue sampling, and challenges in soft tissue analysis restrict its ability to fully replace conventional autopsies.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"4-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970759/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neha Dharmesh Sheth, Ivvala Anand Shaker, Jay Ranade
{"title":"Sex-Specific Cardiometabolic Phenotypes of Metabolic Syndrome Identified by Latent Class Analysis in Indian Adults.","authors":"Neha Dharmesh Sheth, Ivvala Anand Shaker, Jay Ranade","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_314_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_314_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metabolic syndrome (MetS) encompasses a constellation of cardiometabolic risk factors, yet its phenotypic diversity remains underexplored.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aimed to identify sex-specific latent phenotypes of MetS using key clinical indicators and to evaluate their association with metabolic risk.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We conducted a latent class analysis among 440 adults aged 20-55 years using five indicators - waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR). Sex-specific models and sensitivity analyses were used to assess measurement invariance and model robustness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A three-class model demonstrated optimal fit (lowest Bayesian Information Criterion, entropy ≥0.99). Class 1 (43%) was predominantly low-risk, with minimal abdominal obesity and no hypertension. Class 2 (23%) represented a hypertensive-adiposity phenotype, characterized by universal elevated waist circumference and systolic hypertension but moderate insulin resistance. Class 3 (35%) was marked by pronounced insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, with high HOMA-IR and triglycerides (TG) despite minimal hypertension. Sex-stratified models fit significantly better than pooled models (<i>G</i> <sup>2</sup> = 130.4, <i>P</i> < 0.001), revealing differential indicator profiles - men showed higher low-HDL prevalence, whereas women exhibited greater diastolic load. Sensitivity analysis collapsing BP indicators confirmed class stability and preserved metabolic gradients. Bolck-Croon-Hagenaars - weighted analysis revealed a stepwise increase in fasting blood sugar and TG across classes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings highlight three robust cardiometabolic phenotypes with distinct sex-specific profiles. The hypertensive-adiposity and insulin-resistant classes suggest divergent risk pathways requiring tailored interventions. Even the low-risk group exhibited intermediate lipid elevation, supporting the need for universal lifestyle counseling alongside precision screening strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"26-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vijayanirmala Subramani, Malathi Narasimhan, Sharada T Rajan, Thamizhchelvan Harikrishnan
{"title":"Do Labial Minor Salivary Gland Biopsies Maintain Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity for Sjögren's Disease - An Institutional Study.","authors":"Vijayanirmala Subramani, Malathi Narasimhan, Sharada T Rajan, Thamizhchelvan Harikrishnan","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_345_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_345_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Current American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR-EULAR) guidelines indicate a positive biopsy with a score of ≥1 using focus scores (FS) to quantify lymphocytic foci presence. Accurate labial minor salivary gland biopsy (LMSGB) diagnosis depends on proper biopsy sampling, observer interpretation, and FS. There are fewer studies that evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of histology and serological testing. There was a substantial association between FS and the serological test, according to one study, but not in another.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of LMSGB following the current ACR/EULAR diagnostic recommendations used for patients with suspected Sjögren's disease (SjD).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Patients who had the symptoms of either dry mouth/eyes or both or suspected SjD with extraglandular symptoms and underwent minor salivary gland biopsies were included in this study. The study analyzed the variables of adequate amount of biopsy samples, focal scores, interpretations among pathologists with demographical data, and biochemical analysis for SjD diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The positive predictive and negative predictive values were low, indicating limited effectiveness in predicting biopsy results. The overall accuracy was 40.54%, indicating ineffectiveness in distinguishing between those with and without the condition.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present study highlights the diagnostic limitations of minor salivary gland biopsy, indicating that a negative result does not rule out SjD but can rule out other infiltrative causes of xerostomia.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"33-37"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970751/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Atypical Invasive Presentation of <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> Genotype D Mimicking Lymphogranuloma Venereum.","authors":"Vessela Raykova","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_319_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_319_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> biovars are recognized-trachoma (serovars A-C), urogenital (serovars D-K), and lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) (serovars L1-L3). Only serovars L1-L3 cause invasive infection with bubo formation. Here, we present an atypical case of <i>C. trachomatis</i> serotype D with clinical presentation of LVG-unilateral inguinal lymph edema plus bubo formation. A 35-year-old male who have sex with men presented to the clinic with unilateral swollen painful right inguinal lymph nodes forming bubo, accompanied by fever up to 39°C and malaise. Complete blood count was tested. Urethral sample for DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was taken. Ultrasonography and proctoscopy were performed. Fine-needle aspiration from lymph node was tested for malignant cells and PCR diagnostics. A full STI screen was performed. PCR positive for <i>C. trachomatis</i> was detected. The exact classification of <i>C. trachomatis</i> species needed additional genovar-specific <i>C. trachomatis</i> PCR. Surprisingly genotype D instead of LVG L1-L3 was discovered. Co-infection with <i>Mycoplasma genitalium</i> was detected. HIV, <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i>, HSV, and <i>Ureaplasma</i> spp. were negative. Serology excluded syphilis, HBV, HCV, infectious mononucleosis, toxoplasmosis, and cat scratch disease. Malignant cell formation was ruled out. This case highlights the importance for clinicians to consider atypical and invasive presentations of nonLGV <i>C. trachomatis</i> genotypes, as reliance on clinical features alone may lead to misclassification, inappropriate management, and delayed targeted therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"72-75"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970752/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Competency-based Medical Education in India: Between Promise and Practice.","authors":"Rajiv Mahajan","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_10_26","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_10_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12970753/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}