Publications by authors named "D Bachani"

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) management is one of the most significant facets of interventional cardiology. Evidence from several clinical trials has redefined the drug management of CAD, including optimizing the duration of antiplatelet treatment regimens in the management of CAD, which is an intricate clinical issue. The available evidence indicates that East Asians have a higher bleeding risk.

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In Indore, India, BHC engaged 247 multi-sector stakeholders through a systems mapping approach to gather qualitative data across three workshops and four citizen town halls from 2018 to 2020. These data were synthesized with results from BHC's 18 other city activities to build a systems map and identify high-impact areas for engagement. Contextual findings showed a tension at the heart of Indore's growth-Indore's great success as a city has spurred rapid population growth.

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  • The study assessed the effects of partial meal replacement (PMR) using a diabetes-specific nutritional supplement (DSNS) in overweight or obese Indian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) over 12 weeks.
  • Patients using PMR experienced a significant reduction in HbA1c levels, body weight, and waist circumference compared to those receiving standard care alone, plus improved quality of life indicators.
  • The results suggest that DSNS is a promising strategy for managing T2DM, with no serious adverse events reported, highlighting both its effectiveness and safety.
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The USAID-funded Building Healthy Cities (BHC) work in Da Nang, Vietnam, engaged 108 multi-sector stakeholders to gather qualitative data across two workshops and three citizen town halls from 2019 to 2021. These data were synthesized with the results from BHC's seven other activities in Da Nang to build systems maps. Contextual findings showed that multi-sector, multi-level participation and collaboration have been the key to moving the city toward their smart and livable city goals.

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In Makassar, Indonesia, the USAID-funded Building Healthy Cities (BHC) project engaged 240 multi-sector stakeholders to gather qualitative data across three workshops and two citizen town halls from 2019 to 2021. These data were synthesized with results from BHC's nine other Makassar activities to build maps of the current system and identify high-impact areas for engagement. Contextual findings showed that Makassar leadership has actively innovated and used new technology to improve the city, resulting in improved connectivity and responsiveness.

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