Publications by authors named "Ambika Prasad Mohanty"
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- - A study was conducted in India to investigate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD) who are taking immunosuppressive medications, comparing them to healthy controls living in the same households.
- - The research included 889 participants, with 379 having AIRD and 510 without, finding that 36% of patients with AIRD tested positive for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies compared to 38% of controls, with slight variations among different cities.
- - Notably, in Kolkata, patients with AIRD had significantly lower levels of antibodies compared to controls, particularly among those with connective tissue diseases compared to those with inflammatory arthritis, indicating that certain groups may be more
Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Patients with Acute Cholangitis in a Tertiary Care Center.
J Assoc Physicians India
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed 100 patients suffering from acute cholangitis at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences between August 2020 and July 2022, revealing choledocholithiasis as the leading cause of obstruction.
- Most patients experienced moderate cholangitis, and the major bacterial culprits identified were Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia, with an overall mortality rate of 11% linked to severe cases.
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- The study investigates the physiological changes in COVID-19 patients by analyzing qRT-PCR, CT scans, and biochemical parameters, highlighting the uncertain link between lung inflammation and these parameters.
- Among 1,136 patients, C-reactive protein (CRP) emerged as a key factor in differentiating symptomatic from asymptomatic cases, with elevated CRP levels associated with higher D-dimer, Gamma-glutamyl-transferase (GGT), and urea.
- The research introduces a deep learning method to enhance the accuracy of identifying ground-glass opacity (GGO) in lung CT scans, achieving significant accuracy compared to traditional manual methods, while emphasizing the need for broader studies across various populations to better understand how biochemical markers relate to
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- * A case report describes a previously healthy middle-aged man who died quickly after being co-infected with malaria and SARS-CoV-2, exhibiting severe neurological symptoms and altered health parameters.
- * The case emphasizes the importance of monitoring for malaria in suspected COVID-19 patients in endemic areas, as co-infections may lead to increased disease severity and highlights the need for further research on effective treatments, such as dexamethasone.