Publications by authors named "M Varghese"
Background: About 16% of worldwide dementia cases are in India. Evaluating the prospects for dementia prevention in India requires knowledge of context-specific risk factors, as relationships between risk factors and dementia observed in high-income countries (HICs) may not apply.
Methods: We computed population attributable fractions (PAFs) for dementia in India by estimating associations between risk factors and dementia, their prevalence and communality, within the same nationally representative sample of 4,096 Indians aged 60 and older, surveyed through the Harmonized Diagnostic Assessment of Dementia for the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI-DAD).
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly important in health care, generating both curiosity and concern. With a doctor-patient ratio of 1:834 in India, AI has the potential to alleviate a significant health care burden. Public perception plays a crucial role in shaping attitudes that can facilitate the adoption of new technologies.
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- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder affecting nearly a billion adults globally, leading to serious cognitive, cardiovascular, and mood-related consequences if left undiagnosed and untreated.
- A study comparing home nocturnal oximetry and in-lab polysomnography (PSG) found a strong correlation between the two methods in diagnosing OSA, establishing home oximetry as a potential alternative.
- Home nocturnal oximetry showed promising sensitivity and specificity for detecting OSA, suggesting it could be a reliable diagnostic tool in settings with limited resources, although further validation is needed.
Introduction: Substance-use disorders (SUDs) are a public health problem. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) and National Family Health Survey (NFHS) provide evidence of high usage. Hence, the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) WB data were analyzed to estimate the prevalence, pattern, disability burden, and service utilization of SUD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A skilled and experienced preceptor enhances nursing candidates' education. Students can acquire invaluable insights by observing and learning from the preceptor's professional nursing practice. Organizations must furnish sufficient support to guarantee the efficacy of preceptors in their responsibilities.
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