Publications by authors named "Gaurika Saxena"

Article Synopsis
  • Liver diseases contribute to 4% of global deaths, with over 2 million annual deaths from preventable chronic liver issues like fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis B and C.
  • The incidence of chronic liver diseases is rising, and their demographic impact is evolving, highlighting the need for greater public health focus.
  • Effective strategies include policy changes, vaccinations, screenings, lifestyle adjustments, and the establishment of dedicated hepatology clinics alongside existing services to reduce mortality and improve patient care.
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Introduction  The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is continuously evolving, and many mutant variants of the virus are circulating in the world. Recurrent waves of COVID-19 have caused enormous mortality all across the globe. Considering the novelty of the virus, it becomes crucial for healthcare experts and policymakers to understand the demographic and clinical attributes of inpatient deaths in the first and second waves of COVID-19.

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Background And Aims: COVID-19 vaccines are now accessible to all Indian citizens. Infection with COVID-19, on the other hand, continues to spread constantly. Our study aimed to determine the number of persons who had COVID-19 infections despite receiving the recommended number of doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at AIIMS Rishikesh, a tertiary care facility in Uttarakhand, India.

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