Publications by authors named "Ameeka Shereen Lobo"
Background: The burden of over 300 million individuals living with hypertension in India is increasing steadily. Most current guidelines recommend initial combination therapy for effective blood pressure (BP) control. However, there is no randomised evidence to inform which combinations to use in the South Asian population, who account for over one-quarter of the world's population.
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- - Vitamin and mineral deficiencies in children negatively impact their physical, mental, and cognitive development, prompting a study to map interventions in India.
- - The study used a systematic review process to analyze 1566 records and identified 18 relevant studies focusing on various nutritional supplements and strategies to address these deficiencies in children aged 6 months to 19 years.
- - The findings indicate that supplementation with iron and vitamins, along with nutritional counseling, helps reduce anemia in children, highlighting the need for enhanced awareness strategies among caregivers and educators.