A5056780997- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Noise Effects and Management
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Sleep and related disorders
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
2022-2024
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
2015-2022
Johns Hopkins University
2021-2022
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2021-2022
National Institute of Epidemiology
2021-2022
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022
Sri Venkateswara Medical College and Ruia Hospital
2022
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2021
Prince of Wales Hospital
2021
BackgroundHost cell-membrane cholesterol, an important player in viral infections, is constant interaction with serum high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density (LDL-C). Low lipid levels during hospital admission are associated COVID-19 severity. However, the effect of antecedent on SARS-CoV-2 infection risk has not been explored.MethodsFrom our retrospective cohort from Arkansas Clinical Data-Repository, we used log-binomial regression to assess among trajectories 2 years...
BACKGROUND: Almost 15% of all pregnant women can develop potentially life-threatening complications. As a result, identification high-risk pregnancy at earliest stage will be useful in directing appropriate intervention. Hence, the current study was done to determine prevalence and outcome among antenatal rural Puducherry. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A record-based longitudinal during March 2018 569 who have attended health center tertiary care institute. High-risk classified based on guidelines...
In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of ROCM was noted in India among those infected with COVID. We determined risk factors for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) post Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) never and ever hospitalized separately through a multicentric, hospital-based, unmatched case-control study across India.We defined cases controls as without post-COVID ROCM, respectively. compared their socio-demographics, co-morbidities, steroid use, glycaemic...
Recent evidences showed that outdoor air pollution had significant influence on cognitive functioning of adults. However, little is known regarding the association indoor with dysfunction. Hence, current study was done to assess between and impairment among adults in rural Puducherry.A community-based cross-sectional 295 residing field practice area tertiary care institute Puducherry during February March 2018. Information sociodemographic profile household collected using pretested...
Background: Measles is one the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability among under-five children worldwide with India contributing to half burden. Hence, Measles-Rubella (MR) campaign was launched vaccinate all between 9 months 15 years. The current study done find prevalence factors related vaccine hesitancy in MR 2017 rural Puducherry. Methods: This a mixed-method conducted quantitative part involving cross-sectional survey parents aged years determine proportion qualitative...
Trends in morbidity and mortality due to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are rising because of poor control status. Medication nonadherence is one the most common modifiable causes inadequate status.To determine prevalence drug adherence among patients with NCD rural Puducherry.A facility-based cross-sectional study was done 260 receiving treatment from primary health center Puducherry during February March 2018. Information regarding sociodemographic profile household collected using...
Cystatin C, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), and kidney injury molecule (KIM)-1 are renal biomarkers increasingly appreciated for their role in the risk stratification prognostication of heart failure (HF) patients. However, very few have been adopted clinically, owing to lack consistency. The authors aimed study association between cystatin NGAL, KIM-1 outcomes, mortality, hospitalizations, worsening function (WRF) patients with acute chronic HF. We included peer-reviewed...
IntroductionSevere Haemophilia A patients with inhibitors are currently being treated bypassing agents like activated prothrombin complex concentrates (aPCC) and recombinant factor VIIa. Emicizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody, introduced to reduce the bleeding events, improve treatment adherence, quality of life. However, cost-effectiveness long-term sustainability intervention not studied in low middle income setting India.AimThe primary objective this study was evaluate cost-utility...
Abstract Despite efforts taken by the Government of India, mothers and newborns are excluded from maternal child health services, especially those in poorer weaker sections society. Hence, we have utilized most recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) data to assess socio-economic inequities antenatal care (ANC), intranatal postnatal (PNC) coverage for India. We analysed NFHS-4 gathered Demographic programme. Stratification clustering sample design were accounted using ‘svyset’ command....
Adolescents constitutes 21% of total Indian population. Iron deficiency anaemia has remained as a major nutritional problem amongst adolescents. To overcome this problem, Government India started weekly iron-folic acid supplementation (WIFS) in 2012.Amongst adolescents selected schools urban Puducherry, to determine the prevalence anaemia, proportion those compliant WIFS and assess sociodemographic clinical factors associated with compliance WIFS.A cross-sectional analytical study was...
Tuberculosis (TB) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) have a close epidemiological pathogenetic overlap. Thus, it becomes essential to understand the relationship between ASCVD TB outcomes. From our retrospective cohort on drug-susceptible patients at National Taiwan University Hospital, we assessed association of pre-existing (coronary artery (CAD) atherothrombotic stroke (ATS)) with 9-month all-cause infection-related mortality extent mediation by systemic inflammatory...
Diabetes mellitus is one of the emerging epidemics. Regular clinical and biochemical monitoring patients, adherence to treatment counseling are cornerstones for prevention complications. Clinical audits as a process improving quality patient care outcomes by reviewing against specific criteria then change can help in optimizing care.We aimed audit diabetes using records also assess effect on indicators among patients availing from rural health training center Puducherry, South India.A record...
Background: Cognitive impairment among noncommunicable disease (NCD) patients causes significant burden to the and families by increasing dependency level risk of developing Alzheimer's in future. Hence, current study was done screen for mild cognitive NCD attending rural primary health center Puducherry. Materials Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional 260 tertiary care Puducherry from February March 2018. Information regarding sociodemographic behavioral characteristics using...
Tobacco is an important risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) infection and TB disease. Identifying tobacco users providing cessation services expected to reduce the burden of TB. We assessed use among presumptive patients attending a tertiary hospital their willingness attend services.A cross-sectional study was conducted designated microscopy center in South India. All aged ≥ 18 years were interviewed using semistructured interview schedule. Data on patient's age, sex, forms tobacco, attempts...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus has huge economic burden for both patient and health-care system. Management of the condition in India faces multiple challenges such as paucity trained medical paramedical staff, poor quality, lack satisfaction with services, unaffordability services.To determine level out-of-pocket expenditure type patients receiving treatment from public private sectors urban Puducherry.This was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted Urban Health Centre area tertiary care...
Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) has been used widely in the assessment of daytime for research and clinical purposes. Hence, this study was done to translate ESS Tamil assess construct validity reliability version among adolescents rural Puducherry, South India.Translation by native language experts pilot tested with subsample adolescents. Final administered 789 Tamil-speaking selected villages Puducherry (union territory India). Construct assessed exploratory factor analysis through...
International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2016,6,2,94-97.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2016.2.8Published:June 2016Type:Original ArticleUse Mobile Phone in Healthcare: Readiness among Urban Population Puducherry, IndiaMahendra M Reddy, Mahendra Marie Gilbert Majella, Kalaiselvi Selvaraj, Jayalakshmy R, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar Pruthu Thekkur, Department Preventive Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute Postgraduate Medical Education Research, Pondicherry-605006, INDIA. Abstract:Introduction: Use...
Context: Successful tobacco quit by the users can avoid millions of premature death. However, physical dependence on use results in frequent relapse most commonly due to withdrawal symptoms. Aims: The aim this study was level among an urban slum Puducherry. Materials and Methods: This facility-based descriptive pilot conducted patients aged 15 years or above attending health training center A total 90 consecutive current were included after obtaining verbal informed consent interviewed using...