Ami Parikh
A5034783056- Respiratory viral infections research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Microscopic Colitis
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Malaria Research and Control
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
- Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications
- Migration, Health and Trauma
Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College
2018-2023
Leicester Royal Infirmary
2022
Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit
2022
University of Birmingham
2022
Royal London Hospital
2018
Great Ormond Street Hospital
2016
University College London
2016
Phenytoin is the recommended second-line intravenous anticonvulsant for treatment of paediatric convulsive status epilepticus in UK; however, some evidence suggests that levetiracetam could be an effective and safer alternative. This trial compared efficacy safety phenytoin management epilepticus.This open-label, randomised clinical was undertaken at 30 UK emergency departments secondary tertiary care centres. Participants aged 6 months to under 18 years, with requiring treatment, were...
Abstract Background Streptococcus pneumoniae is a global cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and invasive disease in children. The CAP-IT trial (grant No. 13/88/11; https://www.capitstudy.org.uk/ ) collected nasopharyngeal swabs from children discharged hospitals with clinically diagnosed CAP, found no differences pneumococci susceptibility between higher lower antibiotic doses shorter longer durations oral amoxicillin treatment. Here, we studied in-depth the genomic epidemiology...
Background: IBD is more common in developed nations and urban communities.The incidence of IA, who live traditional lifestyles rural communities, exceedingly rare.Australian health surveys IA reveal a high level childhood infections but no cases [1].Similarly low rates were noted Indigenous Canadians [2].The aetiology unknown thought to be due dysregulated immune response an environmental trigger genetically susceptible host.An imbalance the composition gut microbiota, or "dysbiosis", may...
Abstract Background Point-of-care testing (POCT) is diagnostic performed at or near to the site of patient. Understanding current capacity, and scope, POCT in this setting essential order respond new research evidence which may lead wide implementation. Methods A cross-sectional online survey study use was conducted between 6th January 2nd February 2020 on behalf two United Kingdom (UK) Ireland-based paediatric networks (Paediatric Emergency Research UK Ireland, General Adolescent Paediatric...
The Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), also known as acute idiopathic polyneuritis, is a critical acquired condition associated with preceding nonspecific infection or triggering factors like trauma, surgery, vaccination. GBS currently the most frequent cause of flaccid paralysis in India. This study evaluates short-term and in-hospital outcomes different subtypes GBS.A prospective observational was conducted at V.S. Hospital, Ahmedabad, from September 2015 to December 2017. Patients above age...
<ns4:p>This article was migrated. The marked as recommended. In light of the recent terrorist attacks in London and Manchester we wanted to test our Major Incident protocol for Paediatrics using simulation. A hospital wide MI Sim completed January but focusing on admission pathways, flow theatre. As a follow up exercise, discharge pathways immediate bed capacity PICU paediatrics, allowing us to, assess capacity, estimate numbers, communication staff responces next shift planning well...
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in India. Ten percent of all patients with TB have CNS involvement. Delayed diagnosis this disease associated increased mortality. This study assesses the socio-demographic profile as well outcomes various forms TB. Methods: A prospective observational conducted at V.S. Hospital, Ahmedabad, between December-2016 and February-2018. Each patient was assessed from admission to 3- month follow up. The tuberculous meningitis (TBM)...
Introduction: Malaria is a vector borne disease highly prevalent in the topical developing countries. Two main species of plasmodium causing majority diseases manifestations are P. Vivax and falciparum. The approach to antimalarial selection determined based on location patient. For treatment uncomplicated falciparum malaria, according WHO guidelines first line therapy mainly includes Artemisin Combined Therapy. Concerns about emergence resistance artemisin derivatives have increased...
Abstract Introduction Acute ischemic stroke is a major subtype of acute stroke. More than 65% stroke-related deaths occur in developing countries. Various modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors are associated with the TOAST classification categorizes into five etiologic subgroups. Aims To identify subtypes compare influence various on them. Methodology A prospective observational study was conducted tertiary care teaching hospital. 200 consecutive patients diagnosed as having were...
<h3></h3> Royal London Hospital <h3>Objectives</h3> NHS pledge to achieve net zero by 2040. How this will be achieved is not known yet and involve engagement from all of us in the whether frontline clinician, estates, or management. In response challenge, we established a Green Emergency Department (ED) project with overall aim reduce carbon footprint waste our paediatric ED. We aimed do through range interventions, some which were focused on measurable outcomes reduced emissions waste,...
Background: Evaluate the clinical profile of patients presenting with heart failure having normal or preserved ejection fraction and to determine prevalence comorbid illnesses in these patients.Methods: The study was carried out on that presented at Vadilal Sarabhai hospital, Ahmedabad between September 2014-2016. Heart (>50%) were selected. Socio-demographic, vital signs, data 2D Echocardiography Tissue Doppler collected. classified as per Echocardiographic into four categories....