Tropical DoctorPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1177/00494755251405583
Pawan Agarwal, Sanjay K Yadav, Dhananjaya Sharma
{"title":"The unfinished journey: A narrative review of inequities in secondary cleft lip and palate care in low- and middle-income countries.","authors":"Pawan Agarwal, Sanjay K Yadav, Dhananjaya Sharma","doi":"10.1177/00494755251405583","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755251405583","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is among the most common congenital anomalies worldwide. While primary surgical repair is essential, comprehensive CLP care also depends on equally important secondary services such as speech therapy, audiologic support, orthodontic care, and revision surgeries. In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), these services remain limited or inaccessible, resulting in suboptimal long-term functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial outcomes. Our narrative review searched across PubMed and Embase databases to identify the availability, delivery models, and outcomes of secondary CLP services in LMICs. We found 17 relevant studies and mapped existing evidence, identified key gaps, and explored barriers related to workforce shortages, training, infrastructure, and financial constraints. Our findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen multidisciplinary CLP care pathways beyond primary surgery. Investments in sustainable local capacity, tele-health enabled service models, task-sharing, and community-based interventions are crucial to achieving equitable, high-quality CLP outcomes in resource-limited settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"415-421"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145991236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical profile and predictors of biochemical markers of metabolic bone disease in very preterm neonates: An observational study.","authors":"Shrutiprajna Kar, Tanushree Sahoo, Tapas Som, Pankaj Kumar Mohanty, Usha Devi","doi":"10.1177/00494755251397206","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755251397206","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is a significant concern in very preterm neonates, with clinical signs often delayed compared to biochemical and radiological markers. MBD was defined as serum phosphate <1.81 μmol/L and alkaline phosphatase >600 IU/L or alkaline phosphatase >1000 IU/L. Key risk factors included lower gestational age, lower birth weight, prolonged total parenteral nutrition, delayed attainment of full enteral feeding (>7 days), cholestasis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and anaemia requiring transfusion. Logistic regression identified delayed attainment of full enteral feeding (>7 days) as a significant predictor for developing MBD.</p>","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"284-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145566082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tropical DoctorPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2025-11-19DOI: 10.1177/00494755251396674
Raja Babu Ramawat, Omar Afroz, Romil Saini, Koushik Sinha Deb, Divya M Radhakrishnan, Rakesh Kumar Chadda
{"title":"Motor stereotypies, <i>Dhat</i> syndrome, and gaming disorder: A masquerading presentation of Wilson's disease.","authors":"Raja Babu Ramawat, Omar Afroz, Romil Saini, Koushik Sinha Deb, Divya M Radhakrishnan, Rakesh Kumar Chadda","doi":"10.1177/00494755251396674","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755251396674","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Wilson's disease, a rare genetic disorder caused by ATP7B gene mutations, disrupts copper metabolism, often presenting with psychiatric symptoms in 20-30% of cases before diagnosis. Diagnostic challenges arise owing to non-specific symptoms, leading to potential misdiagnosis. <i>Dhat</i> syndrome, a culture-bound syndrome prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, involves distress over perceived semen loss and, thus, the loss of vitality. We report a case of a young male with <i>dhat</i> syndrome, asymmetrical hand movements, behavioural changes, and gaming disorder who, after long being treated for functional neurological disorder, was later diagnosed with Wilson's disease after a comprehensive evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"350-352"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145558257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tropical DoctorPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1177/00494755251397479
Kaushik Bhattacharya, Vipul D Yagnik, Pankaj Garg
{"title":"Overdiagnosis and overtreatment: An epidemic hiding in plain sight.","authors":"Kaushik Bhattacharya, Vipul D Yagnik, Pankaj Garg","doi":"10.1177/00494755251397479","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755251397479","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"430-431"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145597793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tropical DoctorPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2025-12-09DOI: 10.1177/00494755251405505
Aditya J Baindur, Pramila Sharma
{"title":"Management of rectovestibular fistula in infants and children: Our experience and insights regarding primary versus staged anorectoplasty.","authors":"Aditya J Baindur, Pramila Sharma","doi":"10.1177/00494755251405505","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755251405505","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vestibular fistula is the most common anorectal malformation in females. Traditionally managed with a staged posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) following colostomy, concerns remain regarding colostomy-related morbidity. Intra-operative, early, and late postoperative complications, and functional outcomes (voluntary bowel movements, soiling, and constipation) were compared between secondary PSARP (after colostomy) and primary PSARP (without) using appropriate statistical tests. Functional outcomes were comparable, with >90% achieving voluntary bowel movements. Thus, we conclude that primary PSARP is a safe and effective treatment, avoiding colostomy-related morbidity. Colostomy should be reserved for selected cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"309-313"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145716532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tropical DoctorPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2025-12-03DOI: 10.1177/00494755251398124
Nikhil Thumar, Shilpa Kalane, Arti Rajhans
{"title":"Limb-lead electrocardiography versus pulse oximetry for heart rate monitoring during neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room: A prospective observational study from developing country.","authors":"Nikhil Thumar, Shilpa Kalane, Arti Rajhans","doi":"10.1177/00494755251398124","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755251398124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accurate heart rate assessment is vital during neonatal resuscitation. While pulse oximetry is widely used, it may delay heart rate detection in the delivery room. Electrocardiography however may offer a faster, more reliable alternative.</p>","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"288-293"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tropical DoctorPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1177/00494755251413142
Dhananjaya Sharma, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Michael Cotton
{"title":"Beyond cost-saving: Adding value to frugal and context-specific innovations in global surgery.","authors":"Dhananjaya Sharma, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Michael Cotton","doi":"10.1177/00494755251413142","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755251413142","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"234-236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145935898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tropical DoctorPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-22DOI: 10.1177/00494755261416600
Kevin Joseph R, Prabhav Aggarwal, Sonal Saxena
{"title":"A case of multiple gastrointestinal pathogens in a HIV-negative child: A diagnostic clue to combined immunodeficiency.","authors":"Kevin Joseph R, Prabhav Aggarwal, Sonal Saxena","doi":"10.1177/00494755261416600","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00494755261416600","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49415,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Doctor","volume":" ","pages":"401-403"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146031442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}