Background: Concerning one's appearance too much can result in sadness, anxiety disorders, disrupted eating habits, and nutritional deficiencies. In India, the idea of body image has received less attention, particularly among young females. The objective of the study is to assess the body image perception and satisfaction among female medical students of Private Medical College, Mysuru. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 210 female medical students of a Private Medical College in Mysuru using a self-administered questionnaire containing details of sociodemographic information and a validated visual analogue scale. Anthropometric measurements were taken using calibrated instruments. Data was analysed using SPSS version 26. The percentage was calculated for descriptive variables. The chi-square test was applied for analysing categorical variables. Results: The majority of the participants (37.1%) had a neutral perception regarding their body image followed by 33.8% are satisfied and 24.2% are unsatisfied regarding their body image. Body image perception showed that the majority (52.3%) of them had normal weight. Unhealthy weight-changing patterns like skipping meals (24%), and increasing the quantity and frequency of meals (17%) were reported among study participants. Conclusions: From the present study, it can be concluded that 37% had a neutral perception and 24% are unsatisfied with their body image. Psychological parameters like feeling anxious, lack of confidence, and attempts to change their body weight are associated with body image perception which may further result in affecting their mental health.

Objective: To determine the incidence, clinical characteristics, and survival outcomes of patients with multiple primary malignancies at a tertiary care cancer centre. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 28 patients (11 males, 17 females) with histologically confirmed multiple primary malignancies was conducted from 2020 to 2022. Data on demographic characteristics, tumour sites, histopathology, staging, and survival were collected. Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis with log-rank tests for group comparisons. Results: The incidence of multiple primary malignancies was 0.73%. Metachronous tumours (67.9%) were more common than synchronous tumours (32.1%). Breast cancer was the most frequent primary (32.1%) and secondary (28.6%) malignancy. Mean survival time significantly differed between males (198.0 months, 95% CI: 76.8-122.4) and females (125.2 months, 95% CI: 88.5-162.0, p=0.093). Advanced stage presentation was common, with 42% of primary and 25% of secondary tumours diagnosed at stage III. The event-free survival was higher for metachronous than synchronous malignancies (log-rank p<0.05). Among patients, 28.6% had a positive family history, and 17.9% reported substance addiction. Conclusion: Multiple primary malignancies show distinct patterns in incidence, tumour site distribution, and survival outcomes, with metachronous presentations and breast cancer predominance being key characteristics in our population.

Background: Effective chemotherapy management is crucial for optimal patient outcomes, yet it remains complex and multifaceted. This study aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive web-based platform, OncoCare, designed to streamline chemotherapy management for healthcare providers and improve medication adherence among patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Methodology: The OncoCare platform was developed through a user-centric approach, and the platform's efficacy was evaluated in a two-part study: Part 1 assessed healthcare provider satisfaction using a pre-post design, and Part 2 employed a quasi-experimental trial to compare medication adherence levels between an experimental group using the platform and a control group receiving standard care. Results: Healthcare provider satisfaction significantly improved after one month of using the OncoCare platform, with mean scores increasing from 14.8 (moderate satisfaction) at baseline to 25.6 (high satisfaction) at follow-up (p = 0.001). In the patient evaluation, the experimental group exhibited a substantial decrease in low adherence (from 80.0% to 16.7%) and a significant increase in moderate adherence (66.6%) compared to the control group (p = 0.002). Conclusion: The OncoCare web-based platform demonstrated potential in enhancing chemotherapy management for healthcare providers and improving medication adherence among patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Background: Cervical cancer remains a significant global public health burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination emerging as a critical preventive strategy. University students represent a key demographic for vaccination interventions given their reproductive health significance and potential role as future healthcare advocates. Objectives: To comprehensively synthesize global evidence on cervical cancer and HPV vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and barriers among university students. Methods: A scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines was conducted using literature from databases like PubMed and Scopus (2021–2025). Eighteen cross-sectional observational studies from multiple countries were included, focusing on university students exclusively. Data were extracted using a standardized Population–Concept–Context framework and synthesized narratively. Results: Across 18 studies (N = 11,500 students), cervical cancer awareness ranged from 59% to 90%, whereas HPV awareness was lower and more variable (18–91%). Adequate HPV knowledge ranged from 20.7% to 72.7%, and vaccine related knowledge from 18.9% to 59.8%. Positive attitudes toward HPV vaccination ranged from 36% to 75%, while vaccine uptake remained low (0–35%). Common barriers included safety concerns (50–63%), misconceptions (42–43%), insufficient information (18–33%), and low perceived susceptibility (4–40%). Conclusions: Substantial evidence practice gaps exist among university students regarding cervical cancer prevention. Targeted educational interventions addressing misconceptions, enhancing safety communications, and leveraging university students’ academic backgrounds as future healthcare leaders are essential to increase HPV vaccination uptake and reduce cervical cancer burden globally.