Publications by authors named "A Avasthi"
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- Elderly loneliness in India is a critical public health issue, especially in rural areas, where research has been limited.
- A study of 125 seniors found a high prevalence of loneliness (66.4%), linked to factors such as lack of companionship and isolation.
- Loneliness was positively associated with greater depression and increased caregiver abuse, with single individuals and those from nuclear families reporting higher loneliness levels.
Background: There is a lack of information on the long-term course and outcomes of bipolar disorder (BD) patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Aim: To compare the demographic and clinical profile of BD patients with and without SAD.
Methodology: Data from 773 BD patients with an illness duration of at least 10 years were collected from 14 tertiary care centers.
The use of tourniquet is common in orthopaedic surgeries as it reduces blood loss, enhances visualization of the operating field, and leads to quicker procedures. However, the use of tourniquet has certain risks which can be avoided by following guidelines like British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) guidelines for safe use of tourniquet. This audit study was done in a District general hospital to check the compliance of two trauma theatres with BOAST guidelines.
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