http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/959 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:10:39 GMT 2026-05-01T14:10:39Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2652 Title: Scenario planning: An alternative approach to European Commission for combating antimicrobial resistance by 2050 Authors: Laura Patricia Orellana Garc�a; Kiranjeet Kaur; Helmut Brand; Peter Schr�der-B�ck Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major health challenges of the future, but the concrete impact of counteracting measures is still unclear. To study possible outcomes within the European Union, a scenario analysis for the year 2050 was performed on the possible influence of the European Commission (EC). Methods: Scenario planning and development of strategies based on different scenarios. Results: Rational use of antimicrobials in animals and humans, surveillance and monitoring, new antimicrobial therapies, travel and globalization, exposure to the environment, and awareness were recognized as the main driving elements. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2652 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2653 Title: Food Insecurity and Dietary Intake among Rural Indian Women: An Exploratory Study Authors: Tapan Behl; Keshav Mehta; Aayush Sehgal; Sukhbir Singh; Neelam Sharma; Amirhossein Ahmadi; Sandeep Arora; Simona Bungau Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorder which is mainly characterized by inflammation in joints, bone erosions and cartilaginous destruction that leads to joint dysfunction, deformation, and/or permanent functional impairment. The prevalence of RA is increasing, incurring a considerable burden on healthcare systems globally. The exact etiology of RA is unknown, with various pathways implicated in its pathophysiology. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2653 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1815 Title: Estimation of entrance surface air kerma in digital radiographic examinations Authors: Chanchal Kaushik, Inderjeet Singh Sandhu , A.K. Srivastava, and Mansi Chitkara Abstract: Purpose: Contribution of radiation doses from medical X-ray examination to collective dose is significant. Unusually, high doses may increase the risk of stochastic effects of radiations. Therefore, radiation dose assessment was performed in 241 digital X-ray examinations in the study and was compared with published dose reference levels (DRLs). Methods: Entrance surface air kerma (ESAK) was calculated in chest PA, cervical AP/Lat, abdomen AP, lumbar AP/Lat and pelvis AP digital radiographic examinations (119 male and 122 female) following the International Atomic Energy Agency recommended protocol. Initially, 270 digital examinations were selected, reject analysis was performed and final 241 examinations were enrolled in the study for dose calculations. The exposure parameters and X-ray tube output were used for dose calculations. Effective doses were estimated with the help of conversion coefficients from ICRP 103. Results: Median ESAK (mGy) and associated effective doses obtained were cervical spine AP (1.30 mGy, 0.045 mSv), cervical spine Lat (0.25 mGy, 0.005 mSv), chest PA (0.11 mGy, 0.014 mSv), abdomen AP (0.90 mGy, 0.118 mSv), lumbar spine AP (1.52 mGy, 0.177 mSv), lumbar spine Lat (7.76 mGy, 0.209 mSv) and pelvis AP (0.82 mGy, 0.081 mSv). Results were compared with the studies of UK, Oman, India and Canada. Conclusion: The calculated ESAK and effective dose values were less than or close to previously published literature except for cervical spine AP and lumbar spine Lat. The results reinforce the need for radiation protection optimization, improving examination techniques and appropriate use of automatic exposure control in digital radiography. ESAK values reported in this study could further contribute to establishing local DRLs, regional DRLs and national DRLs. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1815 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1812 Title: Safeguarding the frontier covidians during the COVID-19 pandemic: Scuffles and proposed strategies Authors: Vijay V.R; Krishnan N; Issac A; Jacob J; Stephen S; Rakesh V.R; Kang H.K; Dhandapani M. Abstract: On November 10, 2020, India�s COVID-19 cases crossed 8.6 million, of which approximately 127,500 people succumbed.1 The burden of multiple stressors, such as scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE), undue work demands, pessimistic public attitudes, and physical attacks, instigate lasting moral injury on healthcare professionals (HCPs).2,3 Governmental and institutional strategies to address psychosocial well-being and mitigate these negative gestures from society are suboptimal in our country with diverse socio-cultural and regional disparities. We thoroughly searched the literature and official websites to shed light on various problems faced by HCPs during this pandemic and put forward a strategic model to overcome these tussles. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1812 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z