Publications by authors named "K V Desai"

Introduction: The study objective was to describe characteristics and utilization patterns of tirzepatide users with type 2 diabetes (T2D) using the Healthcare Integrated Research Database in the USA.

Methods: Adults (≥18 years) included had T2D diagnosis; ≥1 tirzepatide claim (May 2022-January 2023; first claim date = index date); and continuous medical and pharmacy enrollment during the 6-month baseline and follow-up periods from the index date. Baseline demographics, clinical characteristics, and 6-month follow-up dosing and treatment patterns were summarized descriptively.

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  • HPV genotype plays a crucial role in predicting cervical cancer risk, and using genotyping can improve management strategies for HPV-positive patients during cervical screening.
  • The ScreenFire HPV RS assay, combined with the Zebra BioDome technology, facilitates efficient testing by processing up to 96 samples in about an hour while minimizing contamination risks with fewer pipetting steps.
  • Validation studies on the Zebra BioDome showed excellent repeatability and accuracy when compared to the standard assay, suggesting it could streamline HPV testing and improve accessibility for point-of-care diagnostics in low-resource settings.
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Therapeutic monoclonal antibody (mAb) drug products are increasingly used to treat both chronic and acute diseases. These mAb drug products are often developed for subcutaneous (SC) injection to simplify dosing compared with intravenous (IV) infusion. For SC injection, the mAb liquid drug product is typically filled in a vial for use with a syringe or in a prefilled syringe, which can then be assembled into a safety syringe device or an autoinjector for direct administration.

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A considerable amount of morbidity and disability are caused by a wide variety of neurological illnesses together referred to as neurodegenerative diseases. Among them, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases are the most prevalent and have been thoroughly studied. The development of intervention techniques that focus on the unfavorable elements of these diseases, particularly those that could help halt their course, has become increasingly important.

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The integration of psychiatric treatment into emergency services is critical to improving the management of severe mental health emergencies. Emergency departments (EDs) are frequently the initial point of contact for patients with mental emergencies, but they are not always prepared to offer adequate care. This systematic review aims to analyze the effectiveness of collaborative care models (CCMs), psychiatric consultation-liaison (C-L) teams, and telepsychiatry in enhancing psychiatric treatment in emergencies.

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