Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. S. Thakur, Ria Nangia
Summary: Hypertension and diabetes are major public health problems in certain states of India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, with low rates of awareness, treatment, and control. The study found that family history is associated with the awareness, treatment, and control of blood glucose and blood pressure levels.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Javad Khanali, Erfan Ghasemi, Mohammad-Mahdi Rashidi, Naser Ahmadi, Seyyed-Hadi Ghamari, Mohammadreza Azangou-Khyavy, Mohammad-Reza Malekpour, Mohsen Abbasi-Kangevari, Seyedeh Melika Hashemi, Mohammadreza Naderian, Negar Rezaei, Arezou Dilmaghani-Marand, Yosef Farzi, Ameneh Kazemi, Moein Yoosefi, Amirali Hajebi, Shahabeddin Rezaei, Sina Azadnajafabad, Nima Fattahi, Maryam Nasserinejad, Elham Abdolhamidi, Rosa Haghshenas, Nazila Rezaei, Shirin Djalalinia, Bagher Larijani, Farshad Farzadfar
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of lipid abnormalities in Iranian adults and their associated risk factors using national and sub-national representative samples. The results showed a high prevalence of dyslipidemia in Iranian adults, with significant variations among provinces. Women were more likely to have high cholesterol and low HDL-C, while men were more likely to have hypertriglyceridemia. Factors such as obesity, lack of physical activity, diabetes, and hypertension were associated with dyslipidemia. Comprehensive action plans involving multiple sectors and collaborations are needed to address this issue.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maksuda Yesmin, Masum Ali, Sanjib Saha
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of prediabetes and prehypertension in Bangladesh and identified associated factors using nationally representative survey data. The overall prevalence of prediabetes and prehypertension was 8.6%, with overweight/obesity being the strongest predictor. Older age and higher wealth status were also associated with increased risk.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jyotsna Negi, D. Hari Sankar, Arun B. Nair, Devaki Nambiar
Summary: There are gender and socioeconomic inequalities in the risk factors and testing for non-communicable diseases in Kerala, India. Education and wealth are associated with testing, while prevalence varies among different religious groups.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pradnya Chandanshive, Sonu H. Subba, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Shree Mishra
Summary: Elder abuse is a significant issue in urban slums in India, with approximately one in five older adults reporting some form of abuse. Emotional abuse is the most commonly reported type, while physical abuse is the least reported. The main perpetrators of abuse are the sons and daughters-in-law of the older adults. Depression and a history of abuse are associated with a higher risk of elder abuse.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dana Hyassat, Saba Al-Saeksaek, Duha Naji, Awn Mahasneh, Yousef Khader, Mousa Abujbara, Mohammad El-Khateeb, Kamel Ajlouni
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and patterns of dyslipidemia among patients with type 2 diabetes and its associated risk factors. The results showed that combined dyslipidemia, characterized by high triglycerides and low HDL-cholesterol, was the most common type. Factors such as diabetes duration, statin non-compliance, HbA1c level, and smoking were associated with different types of dyslipidemia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heather S. Sussman, Aiguo Dai, Paul E. Roundy
Summary: The study found that urban LST in Bengaluru is primarily controlled by vegetation, which limits evaporative cooling and increases surface heat retention. Increased specific humidity can lead to warming of the surface at night. Therefore, urban heat in Bengaluru is predominantly influenced by vegetation.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chaojun Yang, Xiaocan Jia, Yuping Wang, Jingwen Fan, Chenyu Zhao, Yongli Yang, Xuezhong Shi
Summary: This study examines the prevalence, intervention, and control of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among US adults from 1999 to 2018, finding a significant increase in MetS prevalence during this time period. Factors such as smoking and vigorous activity were found to influence MetS prevalence. Elevated blood glucose and obesity were identified as the main causes of MetS burden. The study suggests that targeting specific populations for treatment and lifestyle modification could improve the control of blood glucose and obesity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aakanksha Singh, Ganesh Kumar Saya, Vikas Menon, Jeby Jose Olickal, Revathi Ulaganeethi, Roshina Sunny, Sadhana Subramanian, Ashutosh Kothari, Palanivel Chinnakali
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in the area, with unemployment, physical abuse, and family issues significantly associated with suicidal behaviors.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hanna Riekki, Linnea Aitokari, Laura Kivela, Siiri Lahti, Pauliina Hiltunen, Nina Vuorela, Heini Huhtala, Timo A. Lakka, Kalle Kurppa
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and metabolic co-morbidities of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in overweight children. The prevalence of MAFLD was 15%, with higher rates in boys than girls, and was associated with gender, puberty stage, disturbances in glucose and lipid metabolism, age, and BMI.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Abhishek Sapkota, Dinesh Neupane, Aamod Dhoj Shrestha, Tara Ballav Adhikari, Craig Steven McLachlan, Naveen Shrestha
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of hypertension among retired Nepalese veterans, with factors such as age, alcohol consumption, overweight, and family history being closely associated with the condition.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sriram Selvaraju, Banurekha Velayutham, Raghuram Rao, Kiran Rade, Kannan Thiruvengadam, Smita Asthana, Rakesh Balachandar, Sampada Dipak Bangar, Avi Kumar Bansal, Jyothi Bhat, Vishal Chopra, Dasarathi Das, Shantha Dutta, Kangjam Rekha Devi, Gaurav Raj Dwivedi, Arshad Kalliath, Avula Laxmaiah, Major Madhukar, Amarendra Mahapatra, Suman Sundar Mohanty, Chethana Rangaraju, Jyotirmayee Turuk, Pradeep Aravindan Menon, Rajendran Krishnan, Manjula Singh, Krithikaa Sekar, Aby Robinson, Alka Turuk, Nivethitha N. Krishnan, Nivetha Srinivasan, Catherine Rexy, M. Suresh, Luke Elizabeth Hanna, Avijit H. Choudhury, Malik Parmar, Ranjani Ramachandran, Nishant Kumar, Rajendra Panduranga Joshi, Somashekar Narasimhaiah, Padmapriyadarsini Chandrasekaran, A. M. Khan, Samiran Panda, Balram Bhargava
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of TB infection in India and identified factors associated with TB infection. Results showed that approximately one-fourth of the population in India is infected with TB. Factors such as age over 30, male gender, urban residence, and past history of TB increased the likelihood of TB infection. Targeted interventions and close monitoring are necessary to reduce the burden of TB in India.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Luyu Zhan, Huimin Yin, Yujun Gao, Yi Li, Jun Ma
Summary: This study investigates the prevalence and factors influencing the comorbidity of subclinical hypothyroidism in Chinese patients with dyslipidemic major depressive disorder (MDD). The results suggest that MDD patients with dyslipidemia have a high prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism, which is associated with anxiety, fasting glucose, and lipids.
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Oh-Sung Kwon, Young-Kyu Kim
Summary: This study investigated modifiable risk factors affecting the prevalence of gallbladder polyps (GBPs) and GBPs with a diameter ≥ 5 mm in a Korean population. Male gender was identified as a risk factor affecting the prevalence of GBPs, while age and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were found to be risk factors for GBPs ≥ 5 mm in diameter. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels could potentially be a modifiable risk factor for the prevalence of large-diameter GBPs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anil Vasudevan, Tinku Thomas, Anura Kurpad, Harshpal S. Sachdev
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) in Indian adolescents and identify associated factors. The study found a high prevalence of high BP, along with overweight, obesity, and other cardiovascular risk factors. This highlights the need for screening and interventions to control hypertension and its consequences in Indian adolescents.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Muthiah Subramanian, Nalla Swapna, Abubacker Zakir Ali, Daljeet Kaur Saggu, Sachin Yalagudri, Jugal Kishore, L. T. Narasimha Swamy, C. Narasimhan
Summary: This study identified predictors of clinical and echocardiographic response following immunosuppressive therapy in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis. Pre-treatment myocardial uptake was found to be a predictor of response to immunosuppression in these patients. The study highlighted the importance of left ventricular ejection fraction and myocardial uptake index in predicting treatment outcomes.
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Ramdas Ransing, Prerna Kukreti, Pracheth Raghuveer, Manju Puri, Amey Diwakar Paranjape, Suvarna Patil, Pavithra Hegde, Kumari Padma, Praveen Kumar, Jugal Kishore, Smita N. Deshpande
Summary: COVID-19 vaccines are essential in preventing infections, but there is hesitancy among perinatal women in LMICs. Research on effective interventions is needed to address vaccine hesitancy in this population.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Geetha R. Menon, Jeetendra Yadav, Sumit Aggarwal, Ravinder Singh, Simran Kaur, Tapas Chakma, Murugesan Periyasamy, Chitra Venkateswaran, Prashant Kumar Singh, Rakesh Balachandar, Ragini Kulkarni, Ashoo Grover, Bijaya Kumar Mishra, Maribon Viray, Kangjam Rekha Devi, K. H. Jitenkumar Singh, K. B. Saha, P. Barde, Beena Thomas, Chandra Suresh, A. Dhanalakshmi, Basilea Watson, Pradeep Selvaraj, Gladston Xavier, Denny John, Jaideep Menon, Sairu Philip, Geethu Mathew, Alice David, Raman Swathy Vaman, Abey Sushan, Shalini Singh, Kiran Jakhar, Asha Ketharam, Ranjan Prusty, Jugal Kishore, U. Venkatesh, Subrata Kumar, Srikanta Kanungo, Krushna Sahoo, Swagatika Swain, Anniesha Lyngdoh, Jochanan Diengdoh, Phibawan Syiemlieh, AbuHasan Sarkar, Gajanan Velhal, Swapnil Kharnare, Deepika Nandanwar, M. Vishnu Vardhana Rao, Samiran Panda
Summary: COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the healthcare system in India and impacted the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. This study identifies factors associated with the risk of psychological distress and provides guidance for planning interventions to mitigate mental health problems among healthcare workers.
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gyanendra Gongal, Gadey Sampath, Jugal Kishore, Anup Bastola, Suda Punrin, Amila Gunesekera
Summary: COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted human rabies prophylaxis in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the need for better preparation in future pandemics and accelerated vaccination efforts.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jeffrey Lazarus, Diana Romero, Christopher J. Kopka, Salim Abdool Karim, Laith J. Abu-Raddad, Gisele Almeida, Ricardo Baptista-Leite, Joshua A. Barocas, Mauricio L. Barreto, Yaneer Bar-Yam, Quique Bassat, Carolina Batista, Morgan Bazilian, Shu-Ti Chiou, Carlos del Rio, Gregory J. Dore, George F. Gao, Lawrence O. Gostin, Margaret Hellard, Jose L. Jimenez, Gagandeep Kang, Nancy Lee, Mojca Maticic, Martin McKee, Sabin Nsanzimana, Miquel Oliu-Barton, Bary Pradelski, Oksana Pyzik, Kenneth Rabin, Sunil Raina, Sabina Faiz Rashid, Magdalena Rathe, Rocio Saenz, Sudhvir Singh, Malene Trock-Hempler, Sonia Villapol, Peiling Yap, Agnes Binagwaho, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Ayman El-Mohandes
Summary: Despite scientific and medical advances, political, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors continue to undermine the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Delphi study involving a diverse panel of experts from 112 countries and territories developed a set of recommendations across various domains to address this global threat to public health.
Letter
Substance Abuse
Nancy Satpathy, Venkatarao Epari, Pratap K. Jena, Jugal Kishore
TOBACCO PREVENTION & CESSATION
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Simmi K. Ratan, Parveen Kumar, Jugal Kishore, Satish Kumar Aggarwal
Summary: This study compared the interpretation of cosmesis post-hypospadias repair by children, parents, and surgeons. The results showed that MG complex cosmesis and skin scarring were the most important factors for all three groups. Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty (TIPU) had better cosmesis scores.
Meeting Abstract
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tanu Anand, Shekhar Grover, Jugal Kishore, Dhirendra N. Sinha, Sumit Malhotra, Priyanka Dhawan, Sonu Goel
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chirag Sandooja, Jugal Kishore, Aninda Debnath, Aftab Ahmad
Summary: This study assessed the perception and attitude towards COVID-19 vaccines among the elderly population. The results showed a relatively high vaccine acceptance rate among the elderly, and a significant proportion of unvaccinated individuals expressed willingness to receive the vaccine.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Primary Health Care
Ashoo Grover, U. Venkatesh, Glory Ghai, Vignitha Babu, Sumit Aggarwal, Ravinder Singh, Palanivel Chinnakali, Jugal Kishore, Mahendra Singh, Sonu Goel, R. Durga, R. D. Yashwanth, Surekha Kishore
Summary: The study found that a certain percentage of people in India are aware of their hypertension status, with awareness levels varying among different states. Awareness level among men increases with age, education, and wealth status. Similarly, awareness among women increases with age and better wealth status.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY CARE
(2022)
Review
Primary Health Care
U. Venkatesh, Ashoo Grover, B. Vignitha, Glory Ghai, Sumit Malhotra, Jugal Kishore, Nidhi Jaswal, R. D. Yashwanth, R. Durga, Sonu Goel, Surekha Kishore
Summary: This study aims to assess the urban-rural difference in the prevalence of hypertension (HT) and explore the disparities in lifestyle risk factors of HT among urban and rural individuals aged 15-49 in India. The study found that despite a higher prevalence of lifestyle risk factors in rural settings, the prevalence of HT was higher in urban areas. This highlights the need for enhanced screening and health education in the entire population, especially in rural areas.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY CARE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
AsimAli Khan, Rajiv Janardhanan, Jugal Kishore, AanchalAnant Awasthi, Shagufta Parveen, Shazina Saeed, Mohammad Shannawaz, William Selvamurthy
Summary: This study assessed the awareness, practice, and utilization pattern of Unani medicine among the general population of Trilokpuri in East Delhi. The results showed that approximately two-thirds of the surveyed population were aware of Unani medicine, but only half of them preferred using it as a mode of treatment. The main reason for choosing Unani medicine was its minimal side effects, while non-users often cited its slow action as a deterrent. Unani medicine was mostly used as an adjuvant with allopathic treatment and preferred for musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal disorders.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Tanmaya Talukdar, Niket Verma, Jugal Kishore, Medha Goyal, Pranav Ish
INDIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SPECIALITIES
(2022)
Letter
Psychiatry
Francoise Askevis-Leherpeux, Jean-Baptiste Hazo, Mohamed Agoub, Antoine Baleige, Victoria Barikova, Dalila Benmessaoud, Floriane Brunet, Mauro-Giovanni Carta, Giulio Castelpietra, David Crepaz-Keay, Nicolas Daumerie, Vincent Demassiet, Audrey Fontaine, Neringa Grigutyte, Mathilde Guernut, Jugal Kishore, Marta Kiss, Marie Koenig, Marc Laporta, Elkhansaa Layoussif, Youssouf Limane, Marcelino Lopez, Gioia Mura, Jean-Francois Pelletier, Mbolatiana Raharinivo, Geoffrey Reed, Sami Richa, Rebecca Robles-Garcia, Shekhar Saxena, Marina Skourteli, Fabio Tassi, Anne-Claire Stona, Catherine Thevenon, Michel Triantafyllou, Fotis Vasilopoulos, Stephanie Wooley, Jean-Luc Roelandt
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medical Informatics
U. Venkatesh, Aravind P. Gandhi, Tasnim Ara, Md Mahabubur Rahman, Jugal Kishore
Summary: This study assesses the efficacy of lockdown measures in 16 countries worldwide by analyzing the relationship between community mobility patterns and the doubling time of COVID-19. The results demonstrate that reduced mobility has a significant and favorable association with the doubling time of COVID-19.
HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS RESEARCH
(2022)