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A systematic observation tool as an alternative to self-reported substance use for tobacco related regulation implementation. 一种系统的观察工具，作为烟草相关法规实施中自我报告物质使用情况的替代方法。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_271_2026

Nithya Nair, Harshal Ramesh Salve

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Reduced iodine solution as an objective indicator of tissue perfusion during embalming in cadavers. 还原碘溶液作为尸体防腐过程中组织灌注的客观指标。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_1402_2024

Surraj Susai, Mrudula Chandrupatla, Punnapa Raviteja

{"title":"Reduced iodine solution as an objective indicator of tissue perfusion during embalming in cadavers.","authors":"Surraj Susai, Mrudula Chandrupatla, Punnapa Raviteja","doi":"10.25259/NMJI_1402_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/NMJI_1402_2024","url":null,"abstract":"Background Anatomists rely on subjective cadaveric signs such as frothy ooze or abdominal fullness to mark the completion of tissue perfusion during embalming. We evaluated the use of a reduced iodide solution, coated over certain distinct sites on cadavers, to mark the completion of formalin perfusion to stop embalming at the right time. Methods In a comparative study, reduced iodide was coated over the nail plates of the great toes and onto sticks inserted into the pinnae prior to the start of embalming of 6 cadavers while another set of 6 cadavers underwent standard embalming. A fixed amount (8 L) of embalming solution was prepared for each cadaver. In the first 6 cadavers, embalming fluid infusion was stopped when the colour changed from brownish yellow to colourless while in the controls, embalming fluid was infused till standard signs of completion were reached. The volume of unused embalming fluid in the two sets of cadavers was compared. Results The amount of unused embalming fluid was significantly higher in the experimental set of cadavers [3616.66 (0.76) ml v. 1783.33 (0.64) ml] when compared with the control set while the infusion time was significantly lower [373.33 (0.67) minutes v. 623.33 (0.69) minutes]. Conclusion Use of the reduced iodide method to objectively assess completion of embalming could result in saving time and the amount of formalin used during the embalming procedure.","PeriodicalId":519891,"journal":{"name":"The National medical journal of India","volume":"39 5","pages":"309-311"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148890063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Structured viva voce as an assessment tool during formative examinations in biochemistry among undergraduates. 结构化语音在大学生生物化学形成性考试中的评估作用。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_603_2024

Vanishree Shivanand Bubanale, Smita S Sonoli, Reshma D Channashetti, Sangamma S Sajjan, Atteque M Harlapur

{"title":"Structured viva voce as an assessment tool during formative examinations in biochemistry among undergraduates.","authors":"Vanishree Shivanand Bubanale, Smita S Sonoli, Reshma D Channashetti, Sangamma S Sajjan, Atteque M Harlapur","doi":"10.25259/NMJI_603_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/NMJI_603_2024","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Assessment is a part of every step of professional growth. Conventional viva examination is subjective, non-transparent, and unstructured; it may be prejudiced. We evaluated the merits and desirability of using structured viva over traditional viva as an assessment tool for formative examinations in Biochemistry, and to obtain students' and faculty's perception of it.Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry, J.N. Medical College, Belagavi, during the 2nd internal assessment examinations. Students were briefed about a structured viva. They were divided into 8 batches (25 students in each batch). Half of the batch gave a structured viva and the other half gave a traditional viva. Later, crossing over was followed. After the examination by both methods, students' performance was compared in both groups. The feedback was collected on a Likert scale from the students and faculty regarding the structured viva. Statistical analysis was done using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.Results: The overall scores for the structured and traditional vivas were 5.94 and 6.17, respectively. This shows that the scores are almost the same in both methodologies used in the study. More students got average (between 5 and 7) and high marks (7 and above 7) in the traditional viva. In contrast, more students got low marks (below 5) in the structured viva.Conclusion: As the mean scores obtained by students using both methods were the same, we cannot conclude that the structured viva is a better assessment tool than the traditional viva. However, the method was perceived well by both the faculty and students. To support this pattern, a larger sample size than the one utilized would be required.","PeriodicalId":519891,"journal":{"name":"The National medical journal of India","volume":"39 5","pages":"329-331"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148890171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mechanical ventilation in chronic metabolic alkalosis: Mind the gap between patient and machine. 慢性代谢性碱中毒的机械通气：注意病人与机器之间的间隙。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_1670_2025

Sachin Wali, Shreyas Gutte, Mohan Gurjar

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Non-adherence to therapy: An independent risk factor for transition to psychosis in ultra-high-risk individuals. 不坚持治疗：一个独立的危险因素过渡到精神病的超高危险个体。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_1970_2025

Prerna Prerna, Shubha Bagri, Nishtha Chawla

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Enhancing rural healthcare delivery in India: eSanjeevani and the community health officer perspective. 加强印度农村医疗保健服务：eSanjeevani和社区卫生官员的观点。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_541_2024

Varsha Vaidya, Gurudatt D Potdar, Advait Teli, Srinivasa Chelluri

{"title":"Enhancing rural healthcare delivery in India: eSanjeevani and the community health officer perspective.","authors":"Varsha Vaidya, Gurudatt D Potdar, Advait Teli, Srinivasa Chelluri","doi":"10.25259/NMJI_541_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/NMJI_541_2024","url":null,"abstract":"Background We explored the perceptions of community health officers (CHOs) regarding the effectiveness of eSanjeevani, a telemedicine platform used in rural healthcare delivery across India. The increasing use of eSanjeevani highlights its potential to address healthcare accessibility limitations, particularly in remote areas. Methods We included 120 CHOs who completed training between March and August 2020 and had a 2-year experience at the time of this study (September 2022). A structured questionnaire was distributed via Google Forms to assess the CHOs' perceptions of eSanjeevani. Interviews were also conducted to gather qualitative data on perceived modifications for improvement. Descriptive statistics were analysed for quantitative data. Results A response rate of 88.3% (n=106) was achieved. Over half (53.77%) the CHOs used eSanjeevani daily. CHOs perceived eSanjeevani to be effective in managing non-communicable diseases, with 39.6% reporting it was useful for diabetes and 38.7% for hypertension, skin conditions (50.9%), followed by paediatric (45.3%) and maternal health issues (42.5%). However, limited specialist availability (58.49%), network connectivity issues (22.64%), and extended waiting times (15.1% with wait times exceeding 90 minutes) were identified as the limitations of the platform. Thematic analysis of the open-ended responses revealed recommendations for improvement, with a focus on increasing specialist availability (41.5%) and reducing waiting times (37.7%). Conclusion From the perspective of CHOs, the eSanjeevani platform facilitates improved access to specialists and early diagnosis but challenges related to infrastructure and resource limitations persist. The findings support continued investment in eSanjeevani alongside efforts to address identified limitations to optimize role of telemedicine in enhancing rural healthcare delivery.","PeriodicalId":519891,"journal":{"name":"The National medical journal of India","volume":"39 5","pages":"306-308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148889992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of violence against medical professionals: An online survey of medical practitioners in India. 暴力侵害医务人员的影响：一项针对印度医务人员的在线调查。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_23_2024

Shipra Singh, Mina Chandra, Shrishti Dahuja, Nitin Raut

{"title":"Impact of violence against medical professionals: An online survey of medical practitioners in India.","authors":"Shipra Singh, Mina Chandra, Shrishti Dahuja, Nitin Raut","doi":"10.25259/NMJI_23_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/NMJI_23_2024","url":null,"abstract":"Background There has been an increase in incidents of violence against doctors. We aimed to explore the perceived nature and causes of violence faced or witnessed by doctors and its perceived impact on them and on medical practice in India. Methods A semi-structured validated questionnaire comprising demographic and work-related details, particulars of incidents of violence, perceived reasons and impact of the incidents, was disseminated to doctors practising in India through various email and WhatsApp groups and messages. Participation was voluntary, and responses were anonymized. Results Of the 439 responses received, 80.2% reported having faced or witnessed workplace violence (WPV), of which verbal abuse was the most common, followed by physical and sexual violence. Mental health was affected by the incident, lasting for weeks to a year. Measures to prevent WPV and outcomes of reporting the incidents were inadequate. Mob mentality and unrealistic expectations of a good outcome were considered important contributory factors, and practical skill training of doctors and safety measures at the workplace were considered preventive factors. Conclusion WPV against medical professionals is a matter of concern. Measures at various levels can be introduced to prevent WPV, including an adequate system of reporting and measures to address them in real time, incorporation of various practical communication skills in the medical graduate curriculum, and rigorous implementation of the law.","PeriodicalId":519891,"journal":{"name":"The National medical journal of India","volume":"39 5","pages":"298-302"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148889969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing and conducting a value-added course on emotional competencies at an Indian university. 在一所印度大学开发并开展一门关于情感能力的增值课程。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_1005_2024

Darshankumar Dharaiya, Alvis Keisham, Kashyap Prajapati, Anusha Prabhakaran, Jagdish R Varma, Himanshu Pandya

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Manotherapy: An Indo-Greek alternative to psychotherapy. 按摩疗法：一种印度-希腊式的替代心理疗法。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_444_2025

Narayana Manjunatha

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Re: Availability of care for people with diabetes: An exploratory study. 糖尿病患者可获得性护理：一项探索性研究。

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The National medical journal of India Pub Date : 2026-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_718_2026

Akhil R Nair

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