Publications by authors named "Raghavendra P"

Fluid management in the first postnatal week among infants with perinatal asphyxia and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is an important knowledge gap. We aimed to evaluate the effects of fluid restriction on short- and long-term outcomes in infants with HIE. Term infants with moderate or severe HIE on therapeutic hypothermia were randomized within 6 hours of age to receive either restricted intravenous maintenance fluids (45 ml/kg/day on day 1 to a maximum of 120 ml/kg/day on day 6) vs conventional fluid (60 ml/kg/day on day 1 to a maximum of 150 ml/kg/day on day 6).

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  • LEGO® therapy is found to be beneficial for younger autistic children in developing communication and social skills, while LEGO® robotics therapy may help autistic adolescents reduce anxiety and enhance social skills.
  • A study with 24 autistic students aged 13-16 examined the effects of 8-week LEGO® robotics therapy on anxiety, social skills, and engagement, using a mix of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
  • While no significant statistical differences were observed in the quantitative measures, qualitative feedback highlighted positive experiences, like improved school attendance, increased confidence, and enhanced social skills, suggesting further exploration of the therapy's benefits is warranted.
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Silver hair in a neonate is an uncommon occurrence. The aetiology of this condition is varied and is associated with immunodeficiency disorders such as Griscelli syndrome and Chédiak-Higashi syndrome. A preterm neonate with Griscelli syndrome type 2 might present with just silver colour staining of hair including the lanugo hair with no other complications.

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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, there is a lack of comprehensive data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) regarding factors influencing COPD outcomes, particularly in regions where biomass exposure is prevalent.

Objective: The Factors Affecting Survival in Severe and Very Severe COPD Patients Admitted to Tertiary Centers of India (FAST) study aims to address this gap by evaluating factors impacting survival and exacerbation rates among COPD patients in LMICs like India, with a specific focus on biomass exposure, clinical phenotypes, and nutritional status in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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Participation is a fundamental human right, and being able to communicate is an essential component of participation in various life situations, such as at school, with peers, and in the community. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions aim to facilitate communication and social interaction, independence, and participation in all aspects of life. The purpose of this study was to summarize and map the AAC intervention outcomes for children with complex communication needs onto the Family of Participation-Related Constructs (fPRC) framework.

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Human coronaviruses like MERS CoV are known to utilize dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4), apart from angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2) as a potential co-receptor for viral cell entry. DPP4, the ubiquitous membrane-bound aminopeptidase, is closely associated with elevation of disease severity in comorbidities. In SARS-CoV-2, there is inadequate evidence for combination of spike protein variants with DPP4, and underlying adversity in COVID-19.

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Cancerous skin lesions are one of the deadliest diseases that have the ability in spreading across other body parts and organs. Conventionally, visual inspection and biopsy methods are widely used to detect skin cancers. However, these methods have some drawbacks, and the prediction is not highly accurate.

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Introduction: Persons with communication disability are at increased risk of social isolation due to multiple societal barriers. Young people with communication disability are not using social media to the same extent as the general population, limiting their access to social networks. The aim of this research was to investigate an e-mentoring intervention to progress the goal attainment of online conversation for young people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

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Yolŋu, Aboriginal people from Arnhem Land, Australia are at risk of Machado-Joseph disease, with progressive loss of speech. Yolŋu are interested in developing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems in their own languages. This research aimed to develop a culturally responsive process to explore and create a core vocabulary word list for Yolŋu adults living with the disease for inclusion in AAC system prototypes.

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Pyrethroids and its derivatives widespread and uncontrolled continuous use has influenced multiple deleterious effects resulting in as a potential risk factor causing damage to the organ systems. Allethrin and prallethrin are extensively used yet their influences on human primary cells are very limited or under reported. The potential mechanisms by which allethrin and prallethrin modulates human primary cells, especially the molecular mechanisms or interconnectivity of autophagy-apoptosis, their clinical relevance in human subjects or patients are not well defined.

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  • - Yolŋu, the Aboriginal Australians from northeast Arnhem Land, are creating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems in their languages to help family members affected by Machado-Joseph disease, emphasizing the need for culturally tailored designs.
  • - A collaborative research effort between Yolŋu and non-Aboriginal researchers utilized participatory action methods to develop four unique AAC prototypes, focusing on culturally relevant literacy and communication activities.
  • - The research highlighted the influence of Yolŋu language, culture, and worldview on the design process, addressing key factors like representation and access, while also discussing clinical implications and future research directions.
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Introduction: Access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems in languages other than English and multilingual AAC systems remains limited for many people with complex communication needs, despite a growing interest in this field, and an acknowledged need for culturally responsive AAC practice.

Purpose: The purpose of this scoping review was to identify published research that has reported on the development of components or whole AAC systems in languages other than English, and the linguistic and cultural factors that influenced research methods and AAC system development.

Method: Nine databases were systematically searched for published research that presented development of components or whole AAC systems in languages other than English.

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Background: Little is known about the specific needs and experiences of individuals with long-standing physical disability at end of life.

Aim: To explore health and disability care providers perspectives and experiences in relation to end-of-life care needs of individuals with long-standing physical disability.

Design: Qualitative study using reflexive thematic analysis.

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Purpose: Psychoeducational interventions are commonly used to improve mental health among the general population; however, their application among people with complex communication needs is under explored. This scoping review aims to identify the psychoeducational interventions utilised with people with complex communication needs, any adaptations to improve communication access, and outcomes for this population.

Materials And Methods: The scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley guidelines and included stakeholder consultations.

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We previously identified a homozygous G178R mutation in human () through whole-exome analysis responsible for early onset retinal degeneration (RD) in patients with cone-rod dystrophy. The mutant G178R ASRGL1 expressed in Cos-7 cells showed altered localization, while the mutant ASRGL1 in lacked the autocatalytic activity needed to generate the active protein. To evaluate the effect of impaired ASRGL1 function on the retina in vivo, we generated a mouse model with c.

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