Publications by authors named "Smiti Srivastava"
Introduction: Significant surge of mucormycosis was reported in the Indian Subcontinent during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-associated mucormycosis (CAM) was defined as the development of features of mucormycosis with prior or current history of COVID-19 infection. Rapid angioinvasion is an important characteristic of mucormycosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To share clinical pattern of presentation, the modalities of surgical intervention and the one month post-surgical outcome of rhino-orbito-mucormycosis (ROCM) cases.
Methods: All COVID associated mucormycosis (CAM) patients underwent comprehensive multidisciplinary examination by ophthalmologist, otorhinolaryngologist and physician. Patients with clinical and radiological evidence of orbital apex involvement were included in the study.
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- * A retrospective study was conducted on 10 patients with biopsy-proven mucormycosis, revealing major risk factors such as steroid use, uncontrolled diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.
- * The findings indicated that patients commonly presented with eye swelling and loss of vision, with a poor prognosis associated with cerebral involvement; treatment included antifungal therapy and, in some cases, surgical intervention.
Background: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) encompasses a constellation of ocular and extraocular symptoms in computer users who either habitually or compulsively use computers for long periods of time. Electronic devices such as computers, smart phones, and tablets emit blue light (400-490 nm) from their light-emitting diodes and produce electromagnetic fields, both of which interfere with the circadian rhythm.
Aim: This study aims to assess the awareness, knowledge, and impact on sleep quality of CVS among medical students.
Background: Schizophrenia is a devastating and chronic mental illness. Considering the nature of illness along with routine psychiatric care, various supportive therapies are recommended. Family psychoeducational approach has been developed to increase patients' as well as their caregivers' knowledge and insight into their illness.
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