Publications by authors named "N Venugopal Rao"
Introduction: Testing cognitive functions in Indians with low literacy and linguistic diversity is challenging. We describe the adaptation process of a comprehensive neurocognitive test battery to suit both literate and illiterate aging rural Indians.
Methods: Following the International Test Commission (ITC) guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation, we adapted the COGNITO battery.
Background: Group peer telementoring supports interprofessional learning through multi-directional and synchronous engagement where experienced and knowledgeable individuals exchange guidance and support with differently experienced and knowledgeable individuals. A leading example of group peer telementoring among medical specialists and medical generalists is Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (Project ECHO), a rapidly spreading program with demonstrated learning outcomes among community-based medical generalists. Yet the multi-directional exchanges that characterize group peer telementoring interactions suggest that specialists facilitating sessions may also learn from the group experiences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatients' Preferences for the Treatment of a Single Missing Tooth in China: A Discrete Choice Experiment.
Patient Prefer Adherence
December 2024
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- - The study explores preferences for restoring a single missing tooth using two main options: tooth-supported fixed partial dentures (FPDs) and implant-supported single crowns (ISCs) through a discrete choice experiment (DCE).
- - Participants aged 18-60 completed a questionnaire focusing on five important treatment attributes: procedure, time, cost, five-year survival rate, and five-year complication rate; the analysis indicated that complication rates were deemed most important.
- - Results showed participants were willing to pay significantly more for reduced complication rates, highlighting the importance of addressing this factor in dental treatments and improving communication between patients and dentists regarding their preferences.
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- Neurons in ALS patients often degenerate due to the buildup of misfolded proteins, with heat shock proteins (HSPs) playing a key role in managing protein health.
- Recent findings link mutations in a gene encoding an HSP co-chaperone to rare ALS forms, highlighting unclear disease mechanisms.
- Research shows that mutations lead to impaired RNA metabolism in motor neurons and increased vulnerability to stress, while boosting HSF1 expression could protect these neurons and could offer a potential ALS treatment approach.
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- Glomerular diseases during pregnancy pose significant challenges for both patients and nephrologists, requiring careful planning and collaboration for optimal care.
- Effective management focuses on controlling blood pressure, protein levels, and disease activity to reduce risks during pregnancy.
- The review highlights the importance of preconception counseling, as well as antenatal and postnatal care, while discussing the role of immunosuppression in treating glomerular diseases.