Publications by authors named "K H Anand"

Fetal pain is usually debated using data extrapolated from physiology and anatomy; whereas direct observation of fetal pain reactions is only marginally used. We present the first systematic review to carefully analyse this direct evidence. Our objective was to summarize the scientific literature based on the direct observation of fetal responses to noxious stimulation.

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Background And Objectives: For stroke survivors (SS) who undergo decompressive craniectomy (DC), quality of life is intertwined with the care they receive. Burden on caregiver becomes an important determinant of recovery of SS. In this study, we aimed to analyze the determinants of burden on caregivers of SS who undergo DC.

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  • Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as Malaria, Dengue, Japanese encephalitis, Chikungunya, and Scrub typhus are significant public health issues, aggravated by globalization, urbanization, and climate change, prompting a study in South India to assess their prevalence in patients with acute febrile illness (AFI).
  • The study involved analyzing 802 blood samples from AFI patients using various tests to identify VBDs, revealing a positivity rate of 63.6% with higher rates observed during the post-monsoon seasons.
  • Results indicated that Scrub typhus and Dengue were the most commonly detected VBDs, highlighting the need for improved awareness, testing access
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Liver cirrhosis is an advanced stage of abnormal fibrogenesis of tissues that causes liver injuries. Though cirrhosis can be managed by etiological parameters, its long-term reversal is still a question. Ayurveda system of medicine diagnoses liver disease under "Kamala" and "Udara" with promising outcomes of treatment.

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Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysms are rare. We present a case of a 78-year old female who developed a pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysms causing hemoptysis after undergoing endovascular placement of a left atrial appendage occlusion device. The pulmonary arery pseudoaneurysm was treated with coil embolization.

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