A5057126420- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
- Public Health and Nutrition
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Aortic Thrombus and Embolism
- Soft tissue tumors and treatment
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Malaria Research and Control
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Mind wandering and attention
Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences
2015-2024
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
2020
SDM College of Medical Science and Hospital
2019
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
2019
Pushpagiri Medical College
2013
Institute of Medical Sciences
2013
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
2007
Abstract Cesarean section rates worldwide are rising, driven by medically unnecessary cesarean use. The new World Health Organization Labour Care Guide (LCG) aims to improve the quality of care for women during labor and childbirth. Using LCG might reduce overuse cesarean; however, its effects have not been evaluated in randomized trials. We conducted a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized pilot trial four hospitals India evaluate implementation an strategy intervention, compared with routine...
abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) Labour Care Guide (LCG) is a paper-based labour monitoring tool designed to facilitate the implementation of WHO’s latest guidelines for effective, respectful care during and childbirth. Implementing LCG into routine intrapartum requires strategy that improves healthcare provider practices Such might optimize use Caesarean section (CS), along with potential benefits on other obstetric interventions, maternal perinatal health outcomes,...
A cross-sectional study was conducted in the year 2008 among 174 children observation homes Hyderabad, India, to estimate distribution of inhalant (whitener) use this population. Data were collected using an instrument developed for purpose. About 61% boys and their mean age 12.2 years (range 5-18 years). Whitener found 35% along with concurrent other substances. Peer pressure commonest cause reported initiating substance use. The high prevalence is important concern Indian policymakers...
The human immunodeficiency virus/acquired syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic has caused a re-emergence of tuberculosis (TB). In persons infected with both HIV and TB, the lifetime risk developing TB disease is 50-70% compared to 10% in HIV-negative individuals. India world's 3(rd) highest burden also one countries endemic for so country faces dual epidemic TB.To find out proportion determinants HIV-positive subjects.This study was undertaken at ART center from June 01, 2012, May 31, 2013. subjects...
Background: Smart phones today have become an extension of ear and essential part life, to such extent that discomfort, nervousness or anxiety caused by being out contact with a mobile phone is termed as “Nomophobia”. Objectives: To study patterns, prevalence determinants nomophobia. Methodology: A cross-sectional was done among the medical students Vijayanagar Institute Medical Sciences, Ballari, Karnataka where total 419 across all phases MBBS course were enrolled for study. predesigned,...
ABSTRACT Background Depressed skull fracture is a very serious type of trauma occurring in 11% severe head injuries, and there consistent association between the presence cranial higher incidence intracranial lesions, neurological deficit, poor outcome. fractures have to be treated aggressively because their with infection late epilepsy. Objectives To study clinical profile surgical outcome patients depressed fractures. Materials methods A case series 44 was conducted tertiary care hospital...
Background: Diabetes is a major lifestyle disorder, the prevalence of which increasing globally. India has unfortunate privilege being “Diabetes capital” world, more concerning fact that diabetes over past 4 decades increased fourfold. Indian studies have shown rate mellitus to be 2.4% in rural and 11% among urban dwellers due industrialization urbanization. There paucity such data state none Ballari city hence this present study was undertaken find out type 2 D population city. Methods:...
Objectives: The objectives are to study the clinical profile of patients admitted with acute kidney injury (AKI) and determinants outcomes AKI. Subjects Methods: was done in setting tertiary care hospital Department Nephrology. It is a prospective observational study. A total 220 who were community AKI evaluated, data collected analyzed. Patients evaluated followed up if indicated dialyzed until recovery. Primary in-hospital mortality, complete recovery, dialysis dependency at 3 months....
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) significantly delays the progression from HIV to AIDS. Adherence ART is second strongest predictor of AIDS and death, after CD4 count. A very high level adherence (≥95%) required for be effective on a long term prevent emergence resistant viral strains comorbidities.A case series study was undertaken at an center period 6 months. Non-probability purposive sampling adapted select HIV-positive subjects aged >15 years more than predesigned semi-structured...
Background: The CDC has termed traumatic brain injury (TBI) as the “silent epidemic” of developed nations. WHO states, by 2020 TBIs will be third largest killer in developing world. In India Road traffic accidents (RTAs) accounts for 45-60% TBIs. Karnataka is ranked fourth highest total number RTAs country. Objectives: To study clinic-epidemiological profile and determinants outcome TBI patients. Methodology: A retrospective case series was conducted setting Neurosurgery department where...
Background: HIV is a global pandemic with estimated 37.9 million people living HIV(PLHIV) worldwide in which 23.3 (62%) PLHIV take antiretroviral therapy (ART). In 2018 UNAIDS 7,70,000 died from AIDS related illness globally. India has around 21,40,000 and 69,110 AIDS-related deaths 2017 according to NACO report. This study aims know the mortality survival benefits newly initiated on ART as per test treat policy.Methods: A prospective observational cohort was conducted June 2018, involving...
Background: Over a billion people, about 15% of the world’s population have some form disability. Rates disability are increasing due to ageing and increase in chronic health conditions among other causes. There is paucity data on patterns Ballari district.Methods:A descriptive hospital based study was conducted at rehabilitation centre (DRC), Vijayanagara Institute Medical Sciences, Ballari, Karnataka. The related patients with socio-demographic, etiological variables collected from records...
BACKGROUND: After China, it has been estimated by the WHO that India would have second largest number of smokers in world.The National Family Health Survey-3, 2005-06, data revealed 57% adult men and 3.1% women used one or more tobacco products.Among adolescent students Global Youth survey 2006 17.3% boys 9.75 % girls are consumers.Most common to start consumption was peer pressure curiosity.OBJECTIVES: 1) To study socio-demographic profile Tobacco consumers Bellary 2) find factors...
ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study is to the clinical profile and outcome primary secondary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) different parameters that affect outcome. Materials methods A total 40 patients who were diagnosed have ICH, both secondary, by computed tomography scan included in study. Among selected patients, profile, radiological modality treatment undertaken noted. Outcome variables survived [improvement Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)], death, vegetative state. variable was...
Background Secondary peritonitis presents common life-threatening conditions associated with high mortality and morbidity. Management of perforative poses significant challenges to the treating surgeons respect surgical outcome thereby demanding thorough evaluation appropriate management in such cases. Objectives To study clinical profile, its outcomes. Methodology A case series 513 patients Perforative Peritonitis was studied setting tertiary care hospital department general surgery at...
Abstract BACKGROUND The World Health Organization (WHO) Labour Care Guide (LCG) is a paper-based labour monitoring tool designed to facilitate the implementation of WHO’s latest guidelines for effective, respectful care during and childbirth. Implementing LCG into routine intrapartum requires strategy that improves healthcare provider practices Such might optimize use Caesarean section (CS), along with potential benefits on other obstetric interventions, maternal perinatal health outcomes,...