Publications by authors named "U Kapil"
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- - A study in Faridabad, India analyzed data from 198 non-anemic and 202 anemic girls aged 12-19, focusing on various blood markers including hemoglobin and hepcidin levels.
- - The research found that deficiencies in iron and folate were linked to increased severity of anemia, with iron deficiency being a major contributor, especially to mild and moderate anemia.
- - It was concluded that current iron and folic acid programs could significantly reduce anemia rates in adolescent girls, but further investigation is needed to understand the causes of anemia that remain unexplained.
Objectives: To develop and validate weight estimation tools using mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) and body length, and determine accuracy and precision of Broselow tape in children 6 mo to 15 y of age.
Methods: Data of 18,456 children aged 6 mo to 5 y and 1420 children aged 5 to 15 y were used to develop linear regression equations using length and MUAC to estimate weight. These were validated on prospectively enrolled populations of 276 and 312 children, respectively.
Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. India and other developing countries are witnessing an unprecedented rise in the prevalence of NAFLD. As part of population-level strategy, at primary healthcare, an efficient risk stratification is crucial to ensure appropriate and timely referral of individuals who require care at secondary and tertiary levels.
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