Publications by authors named "Pratim Datta"
Introduction: Coronary heart disease and hyperlipidemia is a global problem in today's world. A large number of people suffer from hypertension, atherosclerosis and all these has strong association with the hyperlipidemia. There are many drugs for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, but statins are most commonly used.
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- A study conducted in Tarakeswar, India, found that 53.5% of the elderly population has hypertension, mainly affecting older individuals and those with other health issues like diabetes and obesity.
- Many hypertensive individuals are not on medication, particularly among lower income groups and illiterates, and this leads to lower daily activity levels and life satisfaction.
- The findings highlight the need for interventions to manage hypertension in the elderly, as it is a treatable condition that can improve their overall quality of life.
Telemedicine diffusion in a developing country: the case of India (March 2004).
IEEE Trans Inf Technol Biomed
March 2005
Telemedicine (health-care delivery where physicians examine distant patients using telecommunications technologies) has been heralded as one of several possible solutions to some of the medical dilemmas that face many developing countries. In this study, we examine the current state of telemedicine in a developing country, India. Telemedicine has brought a plethora of benefits to the populace of India, especially those living in rural and remote areas (constituting about 70% of India's population).
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