Publications by authors named "R K Agarwala"
Importance: Lung ultrasound (LUS) aids in the diagnosis of patients with dyspnea, including those with cardiogenic pulmonary edema, but requires technical proficiency for image acquisition. Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in guiding novice users to acquire high-quality cardiac ultrasound images, suggesting its potential for broader use in LUS.
Objective: To evaluate the ability of AI to guide acquisition of diagnostic-quality LUS images by trained health care professionals (THCPs).
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- - Whole-genome sequencing helps public health agencies link food poisoning cases to the same source of contamination, but most cases are sporadic and often go uninvestigated.
- - Researchers analyze specific bacterial pathogens by looking at small mutations in their DNA to understand patterns in contamination events and infection susceptibility, particularly highlighting that younger age groups are more vulnerable.
- - Many contamination episodes last a long time, with 50% of cases linked to clusters persisting for nearly 3 years, often involving contaminated food that affects people across multiple states, rather than just issues with infant formula.
Adverse cardiovascular (CV) events have declined in Western countries due at least in part to aggressive risk factor control, including dyslipidemia management. The American and European (Western) dyslipidemia treatment guidelines have contributed significantly to the reduction in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) incidence in the respective populations. However, their direct extrapolation to Indian patients does not seem appropriate for the reasons described below.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffective lipid management is crucial for preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The Western lipid guidelines may not apply to Indian subjects because of the vast differences in cardiovascular (CV) disease epidemiology. To overcome this challenge, the Lipid Association of India (LAI) in 2016 proposed an ASCVD risk stratification algorithm.
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- * A study of bacterial isolates reveals that younger individuals are more susceptible to infections, with significant regional variations in serovar prevalence across the U.S.
- * Many contamination episodes leading to illness last a long time, with 50% of cases linked to clusters persisting for nearly three years, and infants are often infected through cross-contamination rather than contaminated formula.