Publications by authors named "N Rathi"
Background: Fruits and vegetables are primary sources of vitamins and minerals that may alleviate the risk of chronic illnesses. However, Indian adolescents consume inadequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, with less than 10% meeting recommendations. Micronutrient deficiencies are a major public health problem in India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and progressive thoracolumbar kyphotic deformity. A key complication in advanced AS is the development of Andersson lesions (AL), degenerative vertebral lesions resulting from the disease's progression. These lesions can cause significant mechanical pain, often mistaken for the chronic discomfort associated with AS.
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- Pediatric patients often experience anxiety and behavioral challenges during dental care, prompting a need for effective behavior coaching techniques.
- This pilot study investigates the effects of audiovisual stimuli, specifically binaural beats, on anxiety reduction in children aged 6 to 9 years during dental procedures.
- Results show that children exposed to binaural beats experienced significantly greater reductions in pulse rate and increases in oxygen saturation compared to those without audio stimulation, highlighting its potential as a useful tool in pediatric dentistry.
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- The study investigates the effects of prolonged ischaemia during partial nephrectomy (PN) on kidney function, highlighting a lack of research in this area despite its clinical importance.
- Among 1371 patients, the analysis focused on 759 who had assessments on kidney function pre- and post-surgery, looking at recovery rates related to ischaemia type and duration.
- Findings revealed that while warm ischaemia showed a significant negative impact on kidney recovery after 30 minutes, cold ischaemia maintained higher recovery rates, suggesting the need to limit warm ischaemia duration for better patient outcomes.