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Introduction: Cataracts have been considered as one of the major causes for reducing the vision-related quality of life and increasing the risk of comorbidities and mortality among the general population., Aim: This study aimed to assess the importance of grading cataracts in predicting recovery time and final visual outcomes after cataract surgery., Method: A retrospective consecutive case review of elective cataract surgeries performed in a tertiary care hospital during a three-year period from 2019 to 2021 was studied. The postoperative visual status was correlated with grading., Results: The reports of this study implicate the fact that 16.4% of the patients had grade 1 anterior segment cataracts. Visual acuity of perfect vision (6/6P) was obtained in 24% of patients, and 41.2% of patients had grade 1 anterior segment cataract surgery on day 1 (p<0.005) . Perfect vision at 6/6 visual acuity was obtained in 24% of patients, and 27.5% of patients had grade 2 anterior segment cataract surgery in week 1 (p<0.05) ., Conclusion: The study shows that patients with grade 1 anterior segment cataract surgery had a better visual recovery time and visual outcome. The grading system of cataracts has further shown improvement in the vision care of the patients, along with showing reliability and monitoring of cataract formation., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Institutional Review Board, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India issued approval (SMC/IEC/2021/06/146). Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, A et al.)

Background The new classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases mentioned a few key points, including (1) "clinical gingival health," which was defined for the first time, and (2) staging and grading system. Thus, the present study defines the practicability of using the current classification system in day-to-day practice. Aim The primary aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the new classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and its application in routine dental practices. Materials and methods This is a cross-sectional retrospective, non-interventional study consisting of 4,993 patients who were under active periodontal therapy as well as supportive periodontal therapy. Results Among patients diagnosed with dental biofilm-induced gingivitis with no underlying risk factors, 1105 (73.3%) exhibited bleeding on probing and 897 (45%) showed supragingival or subgingival calculus. Among the stage II grade B periodontitis group, 488 (28.9%) showed beginning destructive periodontal disease and 197 (50.4%) showed established destructive periodontal disease. Conclusion The implementation of the new classification system in routine dental practice has been readily accepted by clinicians. Staging and grading system of classification helps in assessing the severity, extent, and progression of disease., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Institutional Human Ethical Committee (IHEC), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam issued approval IHEC – II/0305/23. The Institutional Human Ethical Committee (IHEC), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam has reviewed the proposal titled "Clinical incorporation of the 2017 classification of periodontal diseased conditions – a retrospective cross sectional study Part I: Diagnosis of periodontitis involving data from 4993 patients" and approved on 6th February, 2023. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, T G et al.)

Introduction: Remote patient monitoring systems (RPMS) are increasingly integrated into hospital wards to improve patient safety and reduce the workload on healthcare professionals (HCPs). This study evaluates the efficacy of RPMS in general wards, focusing on their impact on nursing efficiency, patient care, HCPs, and patient satisfaction., Methods: A comprehensive time-motion study was conducted along with surveys targeting HCPs and patients in M.S. Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore, India, which has implemented RPMS in general wards. The study involved observing and comparing nursing activities in RPMS-equipped wards versus control wards without RPMS across various shifts. In addition, feedback on the system's impact on patient safety, overall care quality, and usability was gathered through a survey form., Results: RPMS decreases the amount of time nurses spend on routine monitoring, communication, and coordination, enabling a 43.11% increase in time available for patient care. More than 89% of HCPs noted improvements in the level of care and overall patient safety. More than 80% of the HCPs also noted improvement in the patient's experience. More than 50% of HCPs find RPMS easy to use and user-friendly. More than 60% of the patients noted an overall improvement in care quality., Conclusion: RPMS has proven to be a valuable asset in hospital wards, enhancing patient monitoring and safety while reducing the workload on staff. In addition, significant time savings on routine tasks and high satisfaction levels from both staff and patients underscore the system's benefits., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals Ethics Committee issued approval MSRMC/EC/AP-01/11-2023. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, L S et al.)