Publications by authors named "Ritika S Bhagwani"
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- Road traffic accidents cause significant damage to both superficial and deep body components, particularly affecting neurological structures and leading to major impairments in daily life.
- High trauma incidents often result in nerve injuries, muscle atrophy, and complications like sensory and motor neuropathy that restrict movement and functional activities.
- A case study of a 43-year-old male revealed shoulder pain and movement inability post-accident; he received a surgical intervention followed by a structured physical therapy program to improve his shoulder's range of motion and strength, enhancing his quality of life.
Retroperitoneal tumours, mainly classified as malignant and benign, have a rare incidence. It includes major parts of the peritoneum, and surgical excision remains the optimal pathway to remove the tumour. As with any surgery, tumour resection comes with its own complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInhaled bacteria and viruses could cause pneumonia (from the Greek word pneuma, which means "breath"), which is an infection and inflammation of the bronchioles and alveoli in the lower respiratory tract that can be fatal. The condition's typical symptoms include excruciating chest pain and a persistent cough that produces thick mucus. Of patients in emergency medicine units around the world, 10% have acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) has been reported as the third leading cause of death globally. The main risk factor for a significant portion of emphysema patients is tobacco use. Additionally, occupational exposure to wood dust enhances the risk of acquiring respiratory disorders, since the respirable wood dust settles into the bronchioles and alveoli and causes lung irritation which presents symptoms like mucus hypersecretion and breathlessness.
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