Publications by authors named "Sheela Sinha"
Background: Home-based newborn care has been found to reduce neonatal mortality in rural areas. Study evaluated effectiveness of home-based care delivered by specially recruited newborn care workers- Shishu Rakshak (SR) and existing workers- anganwadi workers (AWW) in reducing neonatal and infant mortality rates.
Methods: This three-arm, community-based, cluster randomised trial was conducted in five districts in India.
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the commonest cause of childhood acquired epilepsy in developing countries. The use of cysticidal therapy in NCC, except "single lesion NCC," is still debated in view of its doubtful usefulness and potential adverse effects. Children presenting with first episode of seizure or acute focal neurological deficit without fever were screened for NCC and received appropriate therapy (followup done for 1 year to look for the response and side effects).
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- Jarcho-Levin syndrome is a rare genetic disorder marked by irregularities in vertebrae and rib structures, presenting symptoms like short neck, short trunk, and specific skeletal anomalies.
- A case report details a one-day-old baby girl exhibiting these characteristics along with splenic herniation, highlighting a unique instance not previously documented in literature.
- Early diagnosis through clinical and radiological assessment is crucial, with prenatal ultrasounds recommended for effective management, which includes neonatal care and potential spinal surgery to address breathing difficulties.