Publications by authors named "G N Desai"
Prenatal screening (PNS) for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) offers a potential avenue for informed reproductive choices and the sickle elimination initiative of the Government of India. The objective of the study was to explore perceptions and ethical dilemmas surrounding prenatal screening for sickle cell disease and subsequent termination of pregnancy among pregnant women and key stakeholders from the tribal region of Gujarat. The study employed sequential mixed-methods research, embedding a participatory research approach.
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- - Scar endometriosis is becoming more common due to the rise in surgeries like cesarean sections, with episiotomy scars being an unusual but significant location for this condition.
- - The case report details a specific instance of endometriosis developing in an episiotomy scar, highlighting its uniqueness.
- - The discussion focuses on how to clinically identify, diagnose, and manage this rare form of endometriosis, providing insights for medical professionals.
Background: Managing psychiatric emergencies during pregnancy is often challenging, as the safety of both the mother and the unborn fetus needs to be considered. This study aimed to examine the nature of psychiatric emergencies in pregnancy, their management, and clinical outcomes in women presenting to a psychiatry emergency room (ER).
Methods: Charts of perinatal women consulting psychiatry ER between January 2016 and June 2021 were reviewed for the nature of the psychiatric emergency, pregnancy details, psychiatric symptoms, sociodemographic information, medical comorbidities, clinical diagnosis, and care plan.