A vast majority of those with COVID have mild to moderate symptoms- and can appropriately be managed at home. In most cases people seek care from registered… Read more “Evidence informed standardised prescription: home care for mild COVID”
Category: Publications
Publications in various journals/magazines of Dr. Soumyadeep B
Community health workers for pandemic response
The COVID-19 outbreak that originated in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019 now affects 213 countries or territories across the globe. Better health workforce utilisation and support… Read more “Community health workers for pandemic response”
Mental health conditions after snakebite
A high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression was found in snakebite survivors. Other conditions like hysteria, and delusional disorders were also reported.
Interventions for the management of snakebite envenoming: An overview of systematic reviews
Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease which has received priority attention in the global health space with WHO setting a target to decrease death and disability due… Read more “Interventions for the management of snakebite envenoming: An overview of systematic reviews”
Reporting guideline for priority setting of health research (REPRISE)
Historically, the health research agenda has been largely investigator-driven with limited input from other stakeholders including patients, caregivers and the community . Given the evident mismatch between… Read more “Reporting guideline for priority setting of health research (REPRISE)”
Packed red cells versus whole blood transfusion for severe paediatric anaemia, pregnancy‐related anaemia and obstetric bleeding: an analysis of clinical practice guidelines from sub‐Saharan Africa & evidence underpinning recommendations
In sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) and other low‐ and middle‐income regions, the majority of blood transfusions are given as whole blood. High‐income countries use preparations of red cell… Read more “Packed red cells versus whole blood transfusion for severe paediatric anaemia, pregnancy‐related anaemia and obstetric bleeding: an analysis of clinical practice guidelines from sub‐Saharan Africa & evidence underpinning recommendations”
Quality of WHO guidelines on snakebite: the neglect continues
Snakebite remains a major public health challenge in many parts of rural Africa, Asia and South America. Available estimates suggest that there are about 94 000 deaths across the… Read more “Quality of WHO guidelines on snakebite: the neglect continues”
Poor quality of Indian clinical practice guidelines : academic elitism, capacity gaps and poor governance key factors
Guideline development has changed internationally with greater stress on the use of rigorous, transparent and evidence-based methods. Guideline development in India has come under increased scrutiny with… Read more “Poor quality of Indian clinical practice guidelines : academic elitism, capacity gaps and poor governance key factors”
Primary closure versus delayed or no closure for traumatic wounds due to mammalian bite
Mammalian bite wounds are a very common clinical problem across the world. Systematic reviews have been conducted to address the role of education in preventing dog bite… Read more “Primary closure versus delayed or no closure for traumatic wounds due to mammalian bite”
Health and beyond…strategies for a better India: using the “prison window” to reach disadvantaged groups in primary care
…Politicians, policy makers and the general public in India are prejudiced by the traditional notion that “sinners deserve neither mercy nor money.” Owing to this mind-set policy… Read more “Health and beyond…strategies for a better India: using the “prison window” to reach disadvantaged groups in primary care”
