Publications by authors named "S Godi"
Purpose: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has emerged as a promising alternative therapeutic modality for bipolar depression. Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) a novel variant of rTMS is currently evolving as an effective and safe therapeutic tool in the management of bipolar depression, although it is still in the initial phase. In the present systematic review and meta-analysis, data from various studies investigating the effectiveness and tolerability of TBS in individuals with bipolar depression were synthesized.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: Owing to the high cost of care and huge treatment gap associated with mental illnesses in India, this review investigated the implementation of mental health insurance coverage in India following the mandate of the Mental Health Care Act of 2017 (MHCA 2017).
Collection And Analysis Of Data: We systematically identified health insurance providers in India through the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) website. We meticulously searched and obtained policy documents from either the IRDAI website or the respective insurance company websites.
Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is essential for the minimally invasive management of biliary and pancreatic disorders. Under certain indications, performing ERCP without delay during the weekend can be important for improving outcomes.
Objectives: To compare the outcomes of ERCP performed on weekends and holidays with those of regular weekday ERCPs.
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- Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biodegradable biopolymer produced under nitrogen-limiting conditions by bacteria, particularly from the halophile Brachybacterium paraconglomeratum, which is being studied for its potential in healthcare applications.
- The study marked the first characterization of PHB from this specific bacterial strain, revealing it produced 2.72 g/l of PHB per 5.1 g/l of biomass, with various analytical methods confirming its chemical structure and functional groups.
- Results indicate that B. paraconglomeratum PHB displayed consistent quality and properties, highlighting its potential as a viable source for industrial production of bioplastics.
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- There is a lack of discharge protocols for acute pancreatitis (AP) patients, which the Hungarian Pancreatic Study Group (HPSG) aims to address with a new, validated protocol based on laboratory data and symptoms.
- An international survey revealed that 87.5% of participating medical centers do not have discharge protocols, but those that do see shorter hospital stays and lower readmission rates.
- The HPSG discharge protocol resulted in the lowest average length of hospital stay and demonstrated safety through a low readmission rate, highlighting the need for developing and validating more standardized discharge protocols for AP care.