Publications by authors named "Asmita Kaundal"
Background & Objective: Placenta provides nutrition and protection from various infections and toxins to the baby while they are in the mother's womb. The present study was done to see the effects of coronavirus infection on the placenta of infected mothers and the final pregnancy outcome.
Methods: A total of 50 antenatal women (25 infected with coronavirus and 25 uninfected women) were enrolled and their placentae were examined for any significant histopathological changes.
Childhood and adolescent TB is a silent epidemic. The occurrence of genital tuberculosis (TB) in adolescent girls is rare. This condition is easily misdiagnosed owing to its non-specific clinical presentation that mimics different gynecological or non-gynecological pathologies.
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- Sexual dysfunction in women is common but often underdiagnosed, primarily due to doctors' lack of training and experience in managing these issues.
- A study involving 513 doctors revealed low routine screening rates (11.1%) for sexual dysfunction despite many feeling comfortable discussing it and providing counseling.
- Major barriers identified included lack of time, inadequate training, and patient discomfort, indicating a need for improved education and practices in addressing female sexual dysfunction.
The government has implemented various laws to regulate medical practice and improve the quality of health care services. This study evaluated the general population's awareness of various medicolegal aspects related to the medical profession. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Infants are vulnerable to diphtheria and pertussis in their early months. In this initial period, maternally derived antibodies provide significant protection to newborns. Similarly, influenza poses a significant risk of morbidity and mortality for pregnant mothers and infants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrinological disorder in reproductive-age women. Due to varied presentations, it's often difficult to diagnose and manage women with PCOS. Management usually focuses on treating the symptoms and preventing long-term sequelae of the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Iron deficiency is a leading cause of anemia in pregnancy. The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of oral and intravenous iron therapy in improving iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy and restoring iron stores, compare the obstetric outcome in the two groups and evaluate the safety of intravenous iron sucrose.
Material And Methods: This was a prospective study, where 100 anemic antenatal women with hemoglobin 7-9 g/dL, mean corpuscular volume <85 fL and serum ferritin <15 ng/mL, were randomized into two groups.