Publications by authors named "Rajan Barnwal"
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- Neural tube defects (NTDs) are a major congenital issue in India, but there is limited data on their prevalence across different regions of the country.
- This meta-analysis reviewed literature on NTDs from various databases up to October 2023, finding a prevalence of 9.46 per 1000 births and significant regional differences.
- The study emphasizes the rising trend of NTDs and calls for urgent preventive measures, including public awareness, antenatal screening, and nutritional interventions like folic acid supplementation.
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- The Indian government's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme aims to eliminate TB by 2025 by offering free treatment and nutritional support, but many patients choose private sector treatment, resulting in financial burdens.
- A study in six districts of Jharkhand analyzed drug sales data to assess costs borne by TB patients in the private sector from 2015 to 2021, revealing significant differences in treatment costs and patient numbers across districts.
- Findings indicated that East Singhbhum had the highest expenses and patient load, while Lohardaga saw a notable decrease in private patients; overall, average costs for patients dropped from INR 1821 in 2015 to INR 1033 in 2021, highlighting the need for initiatives to reduce out
Background: As the number of cases of COVID19 from novel corona virus 2019 rises so are the number of deaths ensuing from it. Doctors have been in front in these calamitous times across the world. India has less number of doctors so doctors are overwhelmed with more number of patients to cater.
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