Publications by authors named "P Umar Farooq Baba"
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- The study aimed to establish normative data for the active range of motion (ROM) of finger joints in a healthy Indian population, as such data was previously unavailable.
- Conducted across four geographical regions in India, certified goniometers were used for precise measurements, ensuring reliable data through a standardized methodology and pilot study.
- Results showed the middle finger had the highest flexion at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, while the index finger had the greatest proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint flexion, providing insight into finger joint functionality in the sampled population.
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- The study aims to establish clinical normative data for ulna length in children aged 1 day to 18 years across India, measuring various factors including age, sex, BMI, and hand dominance.
- A total of 1,300 healthy children were analyzed, showing gradual ulna lengthening as they age, with significant differences in males at certain ages and a notable increase in length among obese children.
- The findings indicate that age, gender, and geographical location influenced ulna length, but factors like BMI and hand dominance were not significant after maturity, providing valuable data for pediatric healthcare.
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- Fishing is a popular hobby among young people in mountainous regions, leading to common injuries from fishing equipment, especially among those with little training.
- This article presents a series of cases involving fishing arrow injuries treated at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in India.
- The injuries were primarily managed using a new technique that allows treatment under local anesthesia, along with guidelines to prevent additional injuries during arrow retrieval.
HIV-Related Mistrust (or HIV Genocidal Conspiracy Theories) among African Americans Living with HIV in Rural Alabama.
J Healthc Sci Humanit
January 2022
We sought to determine the association between HIV-related medical mistrust (or belief in HIV conspiracy theories) and educational attainment among Blacks that are living with HIV. We analyzed data from the regional Survey on HIV in the Black Community in Alabama. HIV-related medical mistrust w or HIV Genocidal Conspiracy Theories were reported by majority of the patients.
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- The study aimed to determine if contracting COVID-19 during pregnancy increases the risk of congenital hearing loss in newborns.
- Utilizing a retrospective cohort design, researchers compared hearing test results of 570 newborns from mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy with 570 healthy newborns.
- Findings indicated a higher rate of hearing loss in the COVID-19 group during the first two tests, suggesting a potential link, though results from the third test showed no significant difference.