Publications by authors named "B D Bande"
Background: The escalation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in recent years has been of major public health concern globally. Escherichia coli are amongst the bacteria that have been targeted for AMR surveillance due to their ability to cause infection in both animals and humans. Their propensity to produce extended spectrum beta-lactamases further complicates the choices of treatment regimens.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGoals of Care for Patients with Severe Comorbid Illnesses Hospitalized for an Acute Deterioration.
Indian J Crit Care Med
January 2022
Bande B. Goals of Care for Patients with Severe Comorbid Illnesses Hospitalized for an Acute Deterioration. Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(4):414-415.
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- The study focuses on the increase in cases of COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM) during the second wave of COVID-19 in India, mainly affecting patients with diabetes.
- Conducted at Noble Hospital in Pune between April 2020 and August 2021, the research involved 59 CAM patients, revealing high mortality rates linked to factors like uncontrolled diabetes and high COVID-19 CT severity scores.
- Treatment success was achieved through surgical debridement and antifungal therapy, with 74.6% of patients recovering, highlighting the urgent need for appropriate steroid use in COVID-19 treatment to prevent complications like CAM.
Bande BD. Use of Tofacitinib in the Management of COVID-19 Pneumonia. Indian J Crit Care Med 2021; 25(10):1089-1090.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Reduction in the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) continues to be a worldwide challenge. With repeated analytical studies done over decades, it has become possible to identify the significant contributors to this challenge. Right from low socioeconomic status to the availability of recent technological advances, many factors need attention and prioritization.
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