Publications by authors named "O P Chawla"
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- Cannabis is a psychoactive drug consumed globally in various forms, with THC being the main active ingredient affecting cognitive and motor functions.
- The legal status of cannabis varies widely, with some regions allowing medicinal use while others, like India, have strict prohibitions, although bhang is culturally accepted.
- A case study highlights a 28-year-old male who suffered a severe heart attack after consuming bhang, illustrating the potential cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis, especially when its concentration is unregulated.
Understanding parental hurdles in accessing strabismus treatment.
Adv Ophthalmol Pract Res
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the factors that prevent parents from seeking early intervention for strabismus in their children, aiming to find ways to improve access to care.
- Researchers surveyed 110 parents of children with strabismus at a health clinic in India, examining their knowledge about the condition and reasons for not pursuing treatment.
- Results showed that many parents are worried about surgical outcomes and costs, and educational efforts are needed to change perceptions about the importance and nature of strabismus treatment.
There is a knowledge gap in the relationship between sleep duration and myopia. Since sleep duration is a modifiable risk factor, its association with the development and progression of myopia has implications for public health. This review was conducted in accordance with the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
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- The study aimed to explore how SARS-CoV-2 infection affects sleep disorders, specifically insomnia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and dream enactment behavior (DEB), highlighting a gap in existing literature.
- Out of 1,596 participants, 37.2% reported disturbed sleep, with 22.6% experiencing insomnia, 27.3% RLS, and 17.4% DEB, with higher rates observed in males and those infected with SARS-CoV-2.
- The findings suggest a significant association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and increased occurrences of these sleep disorders, particularly among those facing additional health challenges like oxygen therapy, loss of taste/smell, depression, and anxiety