Publications by authors named "K Bains"
Introduction: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Blocks (ISBPB) are highly effective forms of anesthesia for surgeries involving the upper arm, shoulder, and neck. Recently, there has been a growing interest in comparing the advantages and limitations of the anterior and posterior approaches.
Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine whether the anterior or posterior approach to ISBPB offers a clinical advantage regarding complete block rates and time to block completion.
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- Mung beans contain antinutritional components, but cooking methods like steaming after germination can reduce these factors and enhance nutrient absorption, particularly resistant starch, which helps manage cholesterol and glucose levels.
- The study explored various cooking (boiling, steaming, roasting, pressure cooking) and storage temperatures (room temp, 4°C) to assess their impact on resistant starch formation and its effects on blood glucose and lipid profiles in humans and rats.
- Germinated-steamed mung beans stored at 4°C showed the highest resistant starch content and lowest glycemic index, significantly lowering blood glucose levels in rats, highlighting the importance of proper cooking and storage methods for better health benefits.
Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. There is a significant burden of mortality from colorectal cancer in Africa. Due to the heterogeneity of dietary and lifestyle practices throughout Africa, our work sought to define risk factors for the development of CRC in the African continent.
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- This study investigates the impact of nicotine exposure during pregnancy, particularly from smokeless tobacco (snus) and cigarettes, on infant lung function in a cohort of 1,163 infants measured at 3 months old.
- Results show that 10.3% of infants were exposed to nicotine in utero, with those exposed having a higher risk of lower lung function, indicated by an odds ratio of 1.63.
- The findings suggest both smoking and snus use during pregnancy can adversely affect infant respiratory health, and this effect is not significantly different between male and female infants.
Comparison of Prevalence of Metabolic Disorders of Urban and Rural Adults of Punjab, India.
Indian J Public Health
October 2023
A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in urban and rural areas of Ludhiana district, Punjab. A total of 1000 subjects aged 25-65 years were selected for screening. The study found that both urban and rural areas had an average body mass index above 23.
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