Publications by authors named "S Rustagi"
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health concern in India, especially among households with children and young adolescents aged 6-17 years. Despite ongoing research, there is a knowledge gap regarding specific risk factors for TB within this demographic. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the association between TB and various socio-demographic factors, including socioeconomic status, nutritional status, and environmental conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypoalbuminemia as a predictor of severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Dengue fever is a major health issue globally, particularly in tropical regions, where identifying hypoalbuminemia helps in diagnosing severe cases early.
- A systematic review of 17 studies found a significant difference in albumin levels between severe and non-severe dengue patients, with higher hypoalbuminemia noted in children.
- The research confirms that low albumin levels are a key predictor of severe dengue, which can help healthcare providers improve patient care through tailored treatment plans.
Background: Pneumococcal disease, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, imposes a significant global health burden, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as the elderly and immunocompromised. The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) is designed to protect against 23 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, there is ongoing debate about its effectiveness in reducing all-cause mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFood adulteration is the deceitful practice of misleading consumers about food to profit from it. The threat to public health and food quality or nutritional valuable make it a major issue. Food origin and adulteration should be considered to safeguard customers against fraud.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The study aims to explore the burden and trends of prostate cancer (PC) in India at the state level from 1990 to 2021, using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study.
Methods: The health metrics including age-standardised incidence rates (ASIR), prevalence rates (ASPR), disability-adjusted life years (ASDR), and mortality rates (ASMR) per 100,000 for PC were analysed across Indian states and union territories. Join point regression analysis was employed to identify significant changes in these metrics over time.