Publications by authors named "V V Patwardhan"
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- Acute liver failure (ALF) rapidly damages the liver and can lead to multi-organ failure, with liver transplantation (LT) significantly improving survival rates in the U.S.
- This study analyzed data from UNOS between 2002-2020 to examine long-term survival for ALF patients and identify risk factors affecting both waitlist and post-transplant outcomes.
- Key findings reveal that acetaminophen (APAP) overdose and unknown causes increase waitlist removal risks, while Wilson disease (WD) is linked to better survival rates post-transplant; however, patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and APAP have poorer survival outcomes.
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- The study investigates barriers to follow-up care for women in Uttar Pradesh, India, who have abnormal clinical breast examinations (CBE), emphasizing issues like knowledge gaps, fear, stigma, and familial prioritization of women's health.
- Interviews with various stakeholders revealed that despite community health outreach, awareness about breast cancer and necessary follow-ups remains low, compounded by discomfort with male providers and challenges in navigating health systems.
- The findings suggest that mobile phones might be a useful tool for improving breast health awareness and patient support, emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive strategies and further research to overcome these barriers.
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- The study examines the difficulties faced in managing persistent graft rejections in a patient with Macular Corneal Dystrophy (MCD) who had Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP) surgeries and also suffers from CREST syndrome, a form of systemic sclerosis.
- A 47-year-old female patient underwent multiple surgical procedures and treatments over 13 years, which included both surgical interventions and immunosuppressive therapy, yet faced numerous graft failures and a significant decrease in vision.
- The findings emphasize the detrimental effects of systemic autoimmune disorders on surgical outcomes, suggesting a need for careful systemic assessments and potentially stronger immunosuppressive approaches to improve graft survival in similar cases.
Gender-specific Indian Paediatric and Adult Reference Data for Muscle Function Parameters Assessed Using Jumping Mechanography.
J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact
September 2024
Objective: To establish age and gender-specific paediatric and adult reference data for muscle function parameters assessed using Jumping Mechanography in the Indian population.
Methods: 2056 healthy individuals (1068 males), aged 5 to 60 years, performed 2 tests on a force platform (Leonardo Mechanograph, Novotec). Maximum power (Pmax) was assessed by single two legged jump and maximum force (Fmax) by multiple one legged hopping.