Drowning is a public health problem globally, with over 90% of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries . Unintentional drowning was estimated to cause about 295,210… Read more “Facilitators and barriers of life jacket use for drowning prevention: qualitative evidence synthesis”
Category: Publications
Publications in various journals/magazines of Dr. Soumyadeep B
Mitigating the chronic burden of snakebite: turning the tide for survivors
The International Snakebite Awareness Day has taken place annually on Sept 19 since 2018. Snakebites kill an estimated 137 880 people each year and three times as many… Read more “Mitigating the chronic burden of snakebite: turning the tide for survivors“
Stronger together: a new pandemic agenda for South Asia
The global increase in COVID-19 cases in 2021 has primarily been due to an uncontrolled surge in South Asia. It is estimated that by 1 September 2021,… Read more “Stronger together: a new pandemic agenda for South Asia”
Ethical issues for e-cigarette control policies in Australia
Australia has seen a sustained decrease in smoking for many decades by implementing a comprehensive multi-level tobacco control strategy . The proportion of Australians who smoke tobacco… Read more “Ethical issues for e-cigarette control policies in Australia”
Evidence informed standardised prescription: home care for mild COVID
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”
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”
Dr. Soumyadeep Bhaumik 