Publications by authors named "Pragnya Singh"
Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome is an uncommon illness associated with repetitive un-voluntary abnormal movements and utterance. It is often associated with other psychiatric morbidities. Management requires awareness of this uncommon illness, keen observation, relevant evaluation, and combination of pharmacology and psychotherapy for an optimal outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease in Healthy Army Personnel.
Med J Armed Forces India
January 2011
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Screening and detection of early stages of CKD can help institute interventions that may delay the progression of the disease. One aim was to study the prevalence of early stages of CKD in the Army.
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- - The study aimed to assess the prevalence of early chronic kidney disease (CKD) among Indian central government employees using established guidelines, as there was limited data on this issue in India.
- - A total of 3,398 adults participated, with findings showing that 15.04% and 13.12% had early stages of CKD according to two different estimation methods for glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
- - Key risk factors for CKD identified included being over 40 years old, having high fasting blood glucose levels, and hypertension.
Management of necrotizing myositis in a field hospital: a case report.
Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med
April 2009
Necrotizing myositis is a rare and fatal disease of skeletal muscles caused by group A beta hemolytic streptococci (GABHS). Its early detection by advanced imaging forms the basis of current management strategy. Paucity of advanced imaging in field/rural hospitals necessitates adoption of management strategy excluding imaging as its basis.
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