Publications by authors named "Sandeep Kumar Goyal"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to explore how SARS-CoV-2 infection affects sleep disorders, specifically insomnia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and dream enactment behavior (DEB), highlighting a gap in existing literature.
  • Out of 1,596 participants, 37.2% reported disturbed sleep, with 22.6% experiencing insomnia, 27.3% RLS, and 17.4% DEB, with higher rates observed in males and those infected with SARS-CoV-2.
  • The findings suggest a significant association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and increased occurrences of these sleep disorders, particularly among those facing additional health challenges like oxygen therapy, loss of taste/smell, depression, and anxiety
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Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in cirrhosis is important complication with poor outcomes. And infections are common cause for acute decompensation. Infections in cirrhosis lead to acute deterioration of hemodynamics leading to precipitation of AKI.

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Introduction: To mitigate the spread of the pandemic coronavirus infection (COVID-19), governments across the world have adopted "lockdowns" which have confined many individuals to their homes. This disrupts normal life routines, elements of which are important circadian cues. The pandemic is also associated with new stressors, altered roles, and uncertainties about health and economic security, which are also likely to affect sleep.

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Context: The prevalence of psychiatric illness in correctional settings is significantly elevated, with higher than community rates reported for most mental disorders.

Aims: (1) To examine the socio-demographic profile of convicted prisoners. (2) To evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in convicted prisoners.

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