Publications by authors named "K R Anantha"

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  • The study focuses on understanding the healthcare resources and costs associated with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in Malaysia.
  • A modified Delphi panel of local experts validated clinical pathways and resource utilization, while a Markov model estimated the financial burden on patients.
  • The findings reveal total annual costs of MYR 5981 in public settings and MYR 8581 in private settings, highlighting significant contributions from outpatient visits and medical devices to overall expenses.
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Decentralized rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a promising approach to mitigate drought in the drylands. However, an insufficient understanding of its impact on hydrological processes has resulted in poor resource planning in this area. This study is a meta-analysis of 25 agricultural watersheds representing a range of rainfall and soil types in the semi-arid tropics.

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Agricultural water management (AWM) interventions play an important role in ensuring sustainable food production and mitigating climate risks. This study was carried out in a watershed located in a low rainfall (400-600 mm) region of western India. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool model was calibrated using surface runoff, soil loss, and reservoir storage levels, between the year 2000 and 2006.

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Aim: The combined hepatoprotective effect of Bi-herbal ethanolic extract (BHEE) was evaluated against paracetamol induced hepatic damage in albino rats.

Materials And Methods: Liver function tests and biochemical parameters were estimated using standard kits. Livers were quickly removed and fixed in 10% formalin and subjected to histopathological studies.

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