A5101653770- Health disparities and outcomes
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Family and Disability Support Research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Noise Effects and Management
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Dalhousie University
2021-2025
University of Michigan
2019-2024
Regional Medical Research Centre
2023
Michigan United
2019-2022
Indian Council of Medical Research
2021
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2021
Regional Medical Research Centre
1999-2020
Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
2017-2020
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
2020
University of Toronto
2016-2018
BackgroundEarlier serosurveys in India revealed seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) 0.73% May–June 2020 and 7.1% August–September 2020. A third serosurvey was conducted between December January 2021 to estimate the SARS-CoV-2 infection among general population healthcare workers (HCWs) India.MethodsThe same 70 districts as first second serosurveys. For each district, at least 400 individuals aged ≥10 years from 100 HCWs subdistrict-level health...
The novel coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic had intense social and economic effects. Patients infected with COVID-19 may present a series of conditions. A considerable number patients express taste smell disturbances as prodromal, coexistent, or the only manifestation infection. objective review is to hypothetical mechanisms action etiopathogenesis dysgeusia in patients.Multiple scientific databases were explored, including PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Cochrane-library, LILACS, Livivo...
Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the adverse health effects of extreme temperature-related events. A growing body literature highlights importance natural environment, including air pollution and sunlight, on cognitive health. However, relationship between exposure outdoor temperatures functioning, whether there exists any differences across climate region, remains largely unexplored. We address this gap by examining temperature-cognition association, variation regions in a...
The risk of tuberculosis (TB) disease is higher in individuals with TB infection. In a endemic country like India, it essential to understand the current burden infection at population level. objective present analysis estimate prevalence India and explore factors associated infection.Individuals aged > 15 years recently completed National survey who were tested for by QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) assay considered this sub-analysis. was defined as positive QFT-Plus (value >0.35...
Immigrants have been shown to possess a health advantage, yet are also more likely reside in arduous economic conditions. Little is known about if and how the socioeconomic gradient for all-cause, premature avoidable mortality differs according immigration status.Using several linked population-based vital demographic databases from Ontario, we examined cohort of all deaths province between 2002 2012. We constructed count models, adjusted relevant covariates, attain age-adjusted rates rate...
Understanding the drivers for care-seeking among those who present with symptoms of TB is crucial early diagnosis and prompt treatment, which will in turn halt further transmission. While a challenge tribal population, little known about behaviour factors influencing population across India.
Objectives: Socialization predicts cognitive aging outcomes. Neighborhoods may facilitate socially engaged and thus shape cognition. We investigated places where older adults socialized whether availability of these sites was associated with Methods: Qualitative analysis interviews ethnography 125 (mean age 71 years) in Minneapolis identified participants outside home. This informed quantitative a national sample 21,151 Americans at baseline 67 from the Reasons for Geographic Racial...
Abstract Children have the right to be heard in child protection proceedings. However, social work, young people receiving protective services are often perceived as vulnerable and need of protection, an attitude which prevents from participating making important decisions that affect their lives. In this article, participation welfare (CWS) is explored through qualitative interviews with thirty-three aged fourteen nineteen, CWS Nova Scotia, Canada. A thematic analysis findings highlighted...
Abstract: Career selection remains a critical challenge for students, influenced by external pressures and insufficient guidance. This study proposes machine learning-based job role prediction system to address career uncertainty. Leveraging algorithms like Random Forest, Decision Tree, SVM, the model analyzes academic performance, skills, interests, personality traits from dataset of 20,000 records. Data preprocessing included handling missing values, categorical encoding, feature scaling,...
There is no concrete evidence on the burden of TB among tribal populations across India except for few studies mainly conducted in Central with a pooled estimation 703/100,000 high degree heterogeneity.To estimate prevalence India.A survey using multistage cluster sampling design was between April 2015 and March 2020 covering 88 villages (clusters) from districts over 70% majority 17 States 6 zones India. The sample included individuals ≥15 years old.Eligible participants who were screened...
Background: Repeated cross-sectional serosurveys in the same geographic area establish trend of evolving pandemic. We present findings third round a national serosurvey to estimate seroprevalence SARS-CoV-2 infection among general population and health care workers India. Methods: conducted population-based between Dec 18, 2020 Jan 6, 2021 700 villages or wards from 70 districts 21 states across India, which were selected for first second serosurveys. enrolled each district, at least 400...
A mosquito faunistic survey conducted during 1999-2005 in 7 different states of the northeastern (NE) region India revealed that is very rich fauna, particularly genus Aedes. From present and earlier published reports, a total 48 species Aedes related Verrallina were recorded. The state Assam contributed highest number compared to other 6 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura. Larvae 46 collected from 16 habitats for some specific. known dengue...
A study was conducted to evaluate the preventive efficacy of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITMNs) and repellent (MR) in a malaria-endemic foothill area Assam, India, with forest ecosystem. During first year, survey four demarcated sectors (A–D) observe malaria endemicity vector prevalence patterns before implementing intervention measures. All were endemic for malaria. The established vectors such as Anopheles dirus, A. minimus philippinensis observed. second measures implemented...
Wuchereria bancrofti has shown nocturnal periodicity in India and other endemic countries of the world except pacific regions where non-periodic or diurnal sub-periodic forms have been reported. Presence form W. Andaman Nicobar Islands, a case report sub- periodic from Mysore, provide basis for exploring pattern microfilaria prevalent Assam, Northeastern region India. State Assam unique geographical location as its shares international boundaries with Nepal, China, Bhutan, Myanmar...
In Canada, government insurance covers eye care services provided by ophthalmologists and other physicians. However, coverage for optometrists, non-medical school trained primary providers, varies regionally. Little is known about the impact of a funding model in which ophthalmologist are government-insured but optometrists not, on utilization disease detection treatment. We aimed to address this question examining geographic variations service Prince Edward Island (PEI). PEI...
Rain, snow, or ice may discourage older adults from leaving their homes with potential consequences for social isolation, decreased physical activity, and cognitive decline. This study is the first to examine links between annual precipitation exposure function in a large population-based cohort of Americans. We examined association (percent days snow rain past year) 25,320 individuals aged 45+ Reasons Geographic Racial Differences Stroke Study. Linear mixed models assessed relationship...
Background: Repeated cross-sectional serosurveys in the same geographic area establish trend of evolving pandemic. We present findings third round a national serosurvey to estimate seroprevalence SARS-CoV-2 infection among general population and health care workers India. Methods: conducted population-based between Dec 18, 2020 Jan 6, 2021 700 villages or wards from 70 districts 21 states across India, which were selected for first second serosurveys. enrolled each district, at least 400...