Publications by authors named "A J Naveen"

Background: Heterozygous immunoproteasome subunit beta-type 10 (PSMB10) mutations can cause severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and Omenn syndrome (OS). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in these patients is associated with severe complications and poor immune reconstitution, often resulting in death.

Objective: To perform immunological and molecular characterization of an infant with a PSMB10 heterozygous variant.

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Acute haemorrhagic pancreatitis is a medical emergency and the most severe form of Acute Pancreatitis. It is characterized by severe epigastric pain that radiates to the back and is associated with vomiting. If not diagnosed and managed promptly, it may result in sudden, unexpected, unexplained deaths which fall within the medicolegal domain.

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Vaccination, a historically effective public health intervention, has shielded millions from various diseases. Lessons from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) have improved COVID-19 vaccine development. Despite mRNA vaccines' efficacy, emerging variants pose challenges, exhibiting increased transmissibility, infectivity, and severity.

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  • Despite India being a major exporter of generic medicines, many patients struggle to afford them, leading to millions falling into poverty due to medication costs.
  • The study aimed to evaluate patients' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about the Jan Aushadhi Scheme and generic medicines at a hospital in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • Results indicated a significant lack of awareness about the Jan Aushadhi Scheme, with many patients mistakenly believing that generic drugs are inferior to brand-name ones, highlighting the need for better education and outreach by healthcare authorities.
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