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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) provides security cover to several of the Nation's vital industrial sectors and the CISF personnel are trained so as to meet expected and unexpected emergencies for varied periods of time.The present study is undertaken at the National industrial security Academy, NISA, Hyderabad with the objectives of assessing the psychiatric morbidity and the factors contributing to stress among the CISF personnel. A Random stratified sample of 500 subjects stratified to include personnel from all ranks such as SI's, Executive officials and constables are screened using the Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire. A detailed screening Questionnaire adapted from Channabasavanna S. M etal (1996) to assess the stress and coping was used. Those who are screened positive are further evaluated using the Mini International Neuro-psychiatric Interview, M.I.N.I to confirm the psychiatric diagnosis and using detailed personal interviews the factors contributing to stress in the CISF personnel are identified.The results of the study have shown that personnel posted in stressful areas and of the Rank of constables had perceived stress and more morbidity compared to those posted in nonstressful areas.

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Background: Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is a genetic disorder and incidence 400 million per year globally. It is X-linked inherited disorder affect males and rarely females also by lyonisation. Characterized by significant biochemical and molecular heterogeneity. Known for its grave complications like hemolysis, severe anemia, failure and severe jaundice following ingestion of fava beans and certain drugs. Prevalent in certain communities of India, hence routine newborn screening and Detection of g6pd deficiency is important to prevent grave complications.Methods: Prospective observational study carried out at Vani Vilas Children’s hospital attached Bangalore Medical college and research institute, from January 2016 to September 2016. All the newborns born at Vani Vilas Hospial included in the study by routine newborn screening.Results: A total of 9,136 neonates were included in this study. There were 5,013 males and 4,123 females. 37 neonates were found to be G-6-PD deficient, prevalence being 0.40%. The difference in the prevalence of G-6-PD deficiency in males 0.57% (n=29) and females 0.19% (n=8) was significant (p <0.002).Conclusions: Significant prevalence of g6pd in India. In our study, we found 1 G6PD deficiency in per 1000 population. Hence, we recommend screening for G6PD deficiency in all the newborns to prevent complications in future.

Background:Health-care professionals across the globe are obligated to report adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The knowledge of ADRs and attitude of health-care professionals toward ADRs reporting is vital for patient safety. This study intends to investigate the knowledge of ADRs and attitude of health-care professionals toward ADRs reporting.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study using an anonymous questionnaire was conducted over a period of 3 months (September 2016 to November 2016) at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This study included 399 questionnaires submitted by health-care professionals.Results:A total of 399 questionnaires were submitted by health-care professionals, of which only 14.8% knew the term “ADR” and 55.1% of the respondents reported ADRs during their practice. A total of 93.8% of the respondents agreed that ADR reporting should be made mandatory for health-care professionals, and 94.5% agreed that it improves the patient safety.Conclusion:The findings generally indicate that health-care professionals in a tertiary care setting have low awareness regarding the term “ADR.” Lack of pharmacovigilance training, amount of workload, and legal liabilities are the main causes of underreporting. More than half of the respondents agreed that ADR reporting eventually improves patient safety.