Publications by authors named "Varanasi Roja"
Article Synopsis
- This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis focusing on the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of multimorbidity in India, analyzing various studies to gather comprehensive data.
- The review included 35 relevant articles out of over 5400 identified, revealing a pooled prevalence of 20% for multimorbidity, primarily affecting healthcare usage and quality of life.
- The findings highlight significant variations in multimorbidity across different age groups and regions, emphasizing the need for further research and interventions targeting vulnerable populations.
Article Synopsis
- India has a diverse healthcare system that includes complementary and alternative medicine (AYUSH), where patients with multiple chronic conditions prefer these holistic treatments, leading researchers to study multimorbidity rates in AYUSH clinics in Delhi.
- A study of 943 patients revealed a prevalence of 39.4% for multimorbidity, with diabetes being the most common condition at 14.7%, and older adults, women, and middle-class individuals showing higher likelihoods of multimorbidity.
- The findings indicate the need for targeted health communication to address the needs of vulnerable groups like older individuals and women attending AYUSH clinics.
Background: Studies have shown homoeopathy to effectively control blood sugar levels and improve quality of life (QOL), though a standard treatment protocol is required.
Objective: This study intended to assess the homoeopathic practice, prescription habits, experience, and perception of Indian Homeopathic Practitioners (HPs) in treating DM.
Methodology: A web-based cross-sectional with a snowball sampling method was conducted between 30th July 2021 and 18th August 2021.
Background: Globally, adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) is one of the most prevalent upper respiratory tract disorders of children, with associated troublesome symptoms such as sleep apnea and cognitive disturbances. In this study, we evaluated the potential role of individualized homeopathic medicines in the management of symptomatic ATH in children.
Methods: A multicenter prospective observational study was conducted at five institutes under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, India.
Background: Multimorbidity, a prevailing trend in the primary care population of all ages, is a challenge for health care systems that are largely configured for single disease management. Homeopathy has shown competence in the management of chronic diseases, whether they occur as a single ailment or as a multimorbidity.
Case History: A 35-year-old female patient presenting with hemorrhoids, low back pain, hypothyroidism, fibroadenosis breasts (bilateral), and fibroid uterus was given homeopathic treatment for 33 months at Nandigama AYUSH Lifestyle Disorders Clinic, Andhra Pradesh.
Background: Asymptomatic COVID-19 subjects can transmit the infection for as many as 14 days and are regarded as a significant factor in the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This exploratory study aimed to determine any additional benefits of selected homeopathic medicines compared with placebo in asymptomatic COVID-19 individuals receiving standard care.
Methods: This open-label, randomized, placebo-controlled, exploratory trial was undertaken at a COVID Care Centre (CCC) in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the impact of COVID-19 in patients suffering from NCDs in terms of their knowledge, awareness, perception about COVID-19, use of AYUSH immune boosters (AIB), and management of chronic condition during the pandemic.
Method: During the unlock down period (October 2020), a cross-sectional study was conducted in the Krishna and Darjeeling district of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, India. 499 individuals suffering from at least one chronic disease were interviewed using a structured questionnaire.
As at mid-October 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been continuing on the rise across the globe, including in India. Historically, homeopathy has been used in a number of epidemics/pandemics. The development of homeopathic medicines is approached uniquely through "drug provings" and clinical verification; these two intrinsic processes establish the background for the application of homeopathic medicines, regardless of nosological diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Randomized placebo-controlled trials are considered to be the gold standard in clinical research and have the highest importance in the hierarchical system of evidence-based medicine. However, from the viewpoint of decision makers, due to lower external validity, practical results of efficacy research are often not in line with the huge investments made over decades.
Method: We conducted a narrative review.
Background: Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is endemic to certain parts of India, with limited treatment options. In our initial exploratory comparative observational study of 151 patients with AES, there was significantly reduced mortality with adjunctive homeopathy compared to institutional management protocol (IMP). The present randomized placebo-controlled trial brings more statistical rigor to this research program.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate homeopathic treatment in the management of diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy.
Methods: A prospective multi-centric clinical observational study was carried out from October 2005 to September 2009 by Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) (India) at its five institutes/units. Patients suffering from diabetes mellitus (DM) and presenting with symptoms of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) were screened, investigated and were enrolled in the study after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Objective: The primary objective was to ascertain the therapeutic usefulness of homeopathic medicine in the management of chronic sinusitis (CS).
Materials And Methods: Multicentre observational study at Institutes and Units of the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, India. Symptoms were assessed using the chronic sinusitis assessment score (CSAS).