Bhavya Balasubramanya
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View article: epidemiology of amoebiasis in the Northern Territory of Australia over 20 years (2005 – 2024)
epidemiology of amoebiasis in the Northern Territory of Australia over 20 years (2005 – 2024) Open
Amoebiasis is an important parasitic cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is known to be endemic in Northern Australia. The Northern Territory is the only jurisdiction in Australia where amoebiasis is notifiable. The epidemiology…
View article: Double burden of malnutrition among adolescents: Evidence from a cross-sectional study among school-going adolescents in Bangalore city
Double burden of malnutrition among adolescents: Evidence from a cross-sectional study among school-going adolescents in Bangalore city Open
BACKGROUND: Previously, low- and middle-income nations grappled with widespread undernutrition, but now encounter the added challenge of overweight/obesity. Rapid urbanization has led to changes in the diet and physical activity of Indian …
View article: Correction: Developing an integrated clinical decision support system for the early identification and management of kidney disease—building cross-sectoral partnerships
Correction: Developing an integrated clinical decision support system for the early identification and management of kidney disease—building cross-sectoral partnerships Open
View article: Developing an integrated clinical decision support system for the early identification and management of kidney disease—building cross-sectoral partnerships
Developing an integrated clinical decision support system for the early identification and management of kidney disease—building cross-sectoral partnerships Open
View article: Ten-year (2009–2019) epidemiological study of head and neck, salivary glands and upper aerodigestive tract cancers, and overall survival outcomes in the Northern Territory of Australia
Ten-year (2009–2019) epidemiological study of head and neck, salivary glands and upper aerodigestive tract cancers, and overall survival outcomes in the Northern Territory of Australia Open
Background Head and neck, salivary glands and aerodigestive tract cancers (HNACs) rank sixth in cancer incidence in Australia, posing significant public health and economic challenges. However, data on HNACs in the Northern Territory (NT) …
View article: Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Budesonide and Saline Nasal Rinses in the Post-operative Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Budesonide and Saline Nasal Rinses in the Post-operative Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Open
View article: Functional status and mental health among the elderly in rural South India: a cross sectional study
Functional status and mental health among the elderly in rural South India: a cross sectional study Open
Background: Functional status assessment in the elderly helps to improve quality of life and prognosticate chronic disease. Literature on the status of functional ability of the elderly in rural India is limited.Methods: A cross-sectional …
View article: Barriers and enablers to implementing and using clinical decision support systems for chronic diseases: a qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation
Barriers and enablers to implementing and using clinical decision support systems for chronic diseases: a qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation Open
View article: Design, effectiveness, and economic outcomes of contemporary chronic disease clinical decision support systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Design, effectiveness, and economic outcomes of contemporary chronic disease clinical decision support systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Electronic health record-based clinical decision support (CDS) has the potential to improve health outcomes. This systematic review investigates the design, effectiveness, and economic outcomes of CDS targeting several common ch…
View article: Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial comparing budesonide and saline nasal rinses in the post-operative management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial comparing budesonide and saline nasal rinses in the post-operative management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Open
BACKGROUND: Post-operative management of chronic rhinosinusitis is very crucial for outcomes following surgery, Normal saline nasal irrigation and steroid spray form the standard treatment of care in this period. However nasal irrigation m…
View article: Stunting and its determinants among adolescents in four schools of Bangalore city: Height for age- a vital metric for nutritional assessment
Stunting and its determinants among adolescents in four schools of Bangalore city: Height for age- a vital metric for nutritional assessment Open
Background: National Family Health Surveys in India have not included nutritional status of the crucial age group of 10-14 years, when pubertal growth spurt typically occurs. BMI-for-age is commonly used to assess adolescent nutritional st…
View article: Task shifting to frontline community health workers for improved diabetes care in low-resource settings in India: a phase II non-randomized controlled clinical trial
Task shifting to frontline community health workers for improved diabetes care in low-resource settings in India: a phase II non-randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Background The epidemic of type 2 diabetes mellitus is growing at large globally, more so in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) like India, who concurrently battles the burden of infectious diseases. In such a health setting, people w…
View article: A study on water, sanitation and hygiene practices among the urban slum dwellers of Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
A study on water, sanitation and hygiene practices among the urban slum dwellers of Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India Open
Background: Water, sanitation and hygiene are global concerns for both WHO and UNICEF. The sustainable development goal had targeted improved water sources, but the target of improved sanitation facilities was missed by almost 700 million …
View article: Overweight and obesity among school-going adolescents in Bengaluru, South India
Overweight and obesity among school-going adolescents in Bengaluru, South India Open
Introduction: Adolescent obesity is an emerging public health problem in urban India. This study assessed the prevalence of overweight and obesity and its associated factors among school-going adolescents in Bengaluru, India. Material and …
View article: Pre-travel Preparedness of International Students Undertaking Electives in a Medical College in Bengaluru City, South India
Pre-travel Preparedness of International Students Undertaking Electives in a Medical College in Bengaluru City, South India Open
Introduction: The number of foreign travelers arriving in India has shown an exponential increase from 1.2 million in 1981 to 8.03 million in the year 2015, with an annual growth rate of 4.5%. With the influx of internatio…
View article: Rural Elders – What are their felt needs and challenges faced by their Caregivers?
Rural Elders – What are their felt needs and challenges faced by their Caregivers? Open
Objective: To identify the needs of rural elders (≥ 60 yrs) and to assess the challenges faced by their caregivers in providing care for the elders, in rural Southern India Methodology: The study was a community based cross-sectional study…
View article: Staff working in ancillary departments at a tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: How healthy are they?
Staff working in ancillary departments at a tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: How healthy are they? Open
Lifestyle disorders such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension were the major morbidities among the staff in the ancillary departments of the hospital. We ensured regular follow-up, adherence to medication, and lifestyle modifications in t…