Publications by authors named "P S Shobha"
Purpose: To evaluate the structural and functional changes of the meibomian gland and correlate with subjective and other objective dry eye parameters in Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) patients.
Design: Prospective cross-sectional study.
Methods: This study recruited 60 patients (120 eyes) with SJS and chronic ocular sequelae.
Vitreo-retinal (VR) surgeries induce conjunctival changes. However, there are no study reports regarding prevalence and severity of dry eye after these surgeries. This study evaluated dry eye outcome after VR surgery.
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- The study aims to assess the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for ensuring safe fetal outcomes and explores how these levels relate to various adverse outcomes for fetuses.* -
- Researchers followed first-time pregnant women without gestational diabetes at weeks 30-34 to measure HbA1c, analyzing the data for correlations with newborn health issues using statistical methods.* -
- Results indicated HbA1c values ranged from 4.5% to 6%, with the lowest adverse outcomes occurring at 4.5%-5%, suggesting HbA1c is a useful tool for monitoring blood sugar levels during pregnancy.*
A study based on 198 women above 45 years of age was undertaken using interview methods in a house to house survey, to find the self reported morbidity and awareness regarding common cancers and screening tests. In this study the most commonly reported morbidity was due to reproductive system and related problems. Among reported problems the most common was visual (66.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA house-to-house survey was carried out in Edavanakad Panchayat in Ernakulam district of Kerala to study the utilization and satisfaction from the MCH services provided by the Government and private hospitals. In all 92 women of age 15-45 were selected for the study. The use of private hospital for delivery increased with education.
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