Publications by authors named "P K Chand"
Dental plaque biofilms are the primary etiologic factor for various chronic oral infectious diseases. In recent years, dental plaque shows enormous potential to know about an individual microbiota. Various microbiome studies of oral cavity from different geographical locations reveals abundance of microbial species.
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- * The incidence of HCC varies significantly worldwide, with the highest rates in East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa due to the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses, while rising cases in Western countries are associated with increasing alcohol abuse and metabolic issues like steatosis liver disease.
- * Prevention strategies differ by region and emphasize vaccination against hepatitis B, antiviral treatments, moderation of alcohol consumption, and lifestyle changes to tackle obesity and reduce the risk of MASLD-related HCC.
Background: The National Mental Health Survey of India 2015-2016 identified a substantial treatment gap in mental healthcare, emphasizing the urgent need for improved training of primary care doctors (PCDs) in managing psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of three digitally delivered primary care psychiatry courses offered by the department of psychiatry in a tertiary neuropsychiatric center: the Certificate Course in Primary Mental Healthcare (CCPMH), the Diploma in Community Mental Health (DCMH), and the Diploma in Primary Care Psychiatry (DPCP).
Methods: Based on the board of studies documents, including curriculum, delivery methods, accreditation criteria, and outcomes, a comparative and thematic analysis of the courses was conducted.