A5102986931- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Diabetes Management and Research
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Sleep and related disorders
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
College of Medicine & JNM Hospital
2020-2024
West Bengal University of Health Sciences
2017-2024
Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
2006
ABSTRACT Background and Objective: Asthma is a common respiratory disease in pregnancy, with approximately 18% of cases worsening. Small airway (SAD) reported prevalence up to 70% now recognised as principal indicator poor asthma control. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) non-invasive, technically easier, patient-friendly tool for detecting SAD. We aimed assess the SAD pregnant women acceptance IOS across different trimesters pregnancy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among aged...
Our aim was to find out the association between nasal smear eosinophil count and allergic rhinitis (AR) determine a cutoff value that is significant for diagnosis of AR. We also wanted whether this related predominant symptoms, duration, or type severity AR, presence coexisting asthma. selected 100 patients with clinical across all age groups an equal number age- sex-matched controls study. Their counts were recorded in terms eosinophils per high-power field (HPF). All then clinically...
Influenza, a common cause of acute respiratory infections, is an important health problem worldwide, including in India. Influenza associated with several complications; people comorbidities and the elderly are at higher risk for such complications. Moreover, influenza virus constantly changes genetically, thereby worsening therapeutic outcomes. Vaccination effective measure prevention influenza. Despite availability global guidelines on vaccination adults, country-specific based regional...
A BSTRACT Context: Diabetes distress (DD) is a common psychological condition distinct from depression. This unique, hidden emotional burden and worry that the patient experiences under ongoing treatment. Aim: To assess prevalence predictors of DD among adult diabetics attending tertiary healthcare facility. Settings Design: hospital-based observational, analytical, cross-sectional study recruited 152 patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials Methods: The sociodemographic diabetes-related...
Similar to the global scenario, pneumococcal diseases are a significant health concern in India. Pneumococcal occur frequently among adults and largely preventable through vaccines. Globally, several guidelines recommendations available for vaccination adults. However, owing wide variations disease burden, regulatory landscape, health-care system India, such cannot be unconditionally implemented throughout country. To address these gaps, Indian Chest Society National College of Physicians...
A simple and efficient exercise test possible in a small space is welcome to supplement 6 min walk (6MWT) that demands 100 feet corridor perform.The proposed two chair (2CT) makes person sit move five times between chairs placed face at 5 apart note the changes pulse-rate (PR) arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) every 10 s for 2 after that. Comparison of post-exercise measurements (PR SpO2) with repeat performance same patients was done reproducibility doing 6MWT 2CT another set meant...
INTRODUCTION Nebulized medications are frequently administered in both acute and chronic conditions-viz., management of asthma COPD exacerbations, home maintenance treatment for respiratory diseases like COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, etc. However, the viral pandemic COVID-19 has raised concerns on use nebulization. This document is intended to provide guidance physicians role nebulization current pandemic, based evidence understanding. AEROSOL EMISSIONS: FUGITIVE EMISSIONS AND...
Background: Being a major non-communicable disease hypertension contributes significantly to burden and mortality. Poor control of blood pressure (BP) increases the chance recurrent stroke Although various guidelines have been published inform practitioners about its management, it is necessary monitor how much extent are being followed. Aims Objectives: The study aimed observe antihypertensive medication prescription pattern among indoor patients in tertiary medical college hospital know...
A BSTRACT Context: Reported literatures revealed the problems of access and misconceptions, low contraceptive usage high unmet need for family planning among tribes. Aims: Our aim was to find out prevalence usage, their determinants tribal married reproductive women. Settings Design: community-based, observational, analytical research using cross-sectional design conducted 290 women Nadia district West Bengal. Subjects Methods: After obtaining ethical clearance, an interviewer-administered...
Background: COVID-19 pandemic induced lockdown and the social restrictions had a profound impact on circadian rhythm driven sleep-wake schedule of home confined population. Aims Objective: Our study explored effect sleep wake pattern personal well-being medical students West Bengal Materials Methods: An observational, questionnaire-based online survey was conducted using URL linked Google form. The through media platforms as per CHERRIES checklist guideline. Information demographic profile,...
Introduction: Smoking is the major risk factor for development of chronic lung disease and airway malignancy. The biomarkers onset early progression hindered by accessibility primary tissue in lungs, so there a need to evaluate alternative sites surrogate biomarkers. harmful effects seen lower distal airways are also mirrored nasal epithelium as one disease.
 Objective: To study correlation between mucosal cytology, mucociliary function, airflow function among current smokers, never...
Background: Tuberculosis(TB) is one of the leading causes morbidity and mortality in India. Peripheral health workers rural areas come contact with TB suspects regularly during their home visits. The success Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) depends largely upon involvement these particularly Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs). Materials Methods: All ANMs Health Assistants attached to a block primary center (BPHC) West Bengal were called for refresher training on...
IntoductionT he estimated prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea in middle age is 2% for women and 4% men. 1 Approximately 9% 24% men aged 30 to 60 have an / hypopnea index >5. 2 However, (OSA) undiagnosed a large section the population.According different estimates 80% 90% patients with OSA are undiagnosed. 1,3Diagnosed patients, as well who may not present classic signs symptoms, at risk significant post-operative respiratory complications.This relates all stages patient goes through...