Treatment with albendazole and either ivermectin or diethylcarbamazine citrate used in the Global Program for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis works on the basis of elimination of microfilaria that are infective to the…
Read more »Pattern and Severity of Multimorbidity Among Patients Attending Primary Care Settings in Odisha, India
With increased life expectancy and better living conditions, the co-occurrence of multiple chronic conditions, commonly referred to as ‘multimorbidity’ is being increasingly observed among individuals globally…
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Millennium Alliance Awards 2018: Making Minimally Invasive Surgeries Available and Affordable – A Report
Millennium Alliance program is organized by FICCI and DST of the Indian Government to encourage innovations that have significant impact on the Society. The awards are given after receiving thousands of applications and…
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Volume: 7
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Video: LIFT Laparoscopic Surgery Taking Modern Surgery to the Poor
Click Here to see other surgical videos Dr. J. Gnanaraj MS, MCh [Urology], FICS, FARSI, FIAGES is a urologist and laparoscopic surgeon trained at CMC Vellore. He has been appointed as a Professor in the Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Department of Karunya University and is the Director of Medical Services…
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Diagnostic and Surgical Camps for Taking MIS to Remote Areas: A Report About Bhalukpong in Arunachal Pradesh
Minimally Invasive Surgeries with rapid turnover has the advantage that visiting surgical teams could use the limited local infrastructure to provide the necessary surgical care. This would also empower the rural surgical facilities and would help in…
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Identifying the Health Needs and Barriers for Local Surgical Care in Rural India
Identify local health needs and barriers to surgical care and unmet surgical needs. Build local health network, connect local researchers, healthcare providers and policy makers. Assess ways…
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Volume: 7
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Health Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of a Domestically-Produced Rotavirus Vaccine in India: A Model Based Analysis
Each year, rotavirus gastroenteritis claims the lives of an estimated 215,000 children under five years of age; 22% of these deaths are estimated to…
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