Publications by authors named "Mona Aggarwal"
Background And Objectives: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is a viable alternative in cases with failed ERCP transpapillary drainage (ERCP-TPD). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of EUS-BD and ERCP-TPD for primary biliary drainage in patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction (DMBO).
Methods: We searched Embase, PubMed, and Medline databases for studies comparing EUS-BD and ERCP-TPD in DMBO, from inception until September 2023.
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to understand the prevalence of secondary bacterial and fungal infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in India, and how these infections influence patient outcomes and control measures.
- A comprehensive analysis of electronic health records from 10 hospitals revealed that 9.8% of the 19,852 COVID-19 patients developed secondary infections, which were significantly more common in older patients and those with severe disease.
- The most frequent infections were urinary (41.7%) and blood-related (30.8%), with Gram-negative bacilli being the predominant pathogens, leading to increased hospitalization duration for affected patients.