South Asian or East Indian Health | Top 17 novel treatment findings

Family-based lifestyle intervention reduces diabetes risk

The primary outcome is the reduction in T2D incidence in the intervention group compared to usual care after three years. Secondary outcomes include improvements in glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure, and overall lifestyle behaviors such as diet and physical activity.

Study published: 2020-11-15

Mass vaccination with Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine reduces typhoid cases in children.

The campaign demonstrated a 56% reduction in typhoid cases in vaccinated communities compared to non-campaign communities. Children aged 5 years and older showed a 63% reduction in cases, and the effectiveness was particularly notable during the first year of surveillance.

Study published: 2022-10-27

Vaccination with Covishield and Covaxin increases SARS-CoV-2 immunity in Delhi's population.

The study found a seroprevalence of 97.5% after adjusting for assay performance, with vaccinated individuals showing significantly higher odds of seropositivity compared to unvaccinated individuals.

Study published: 2021-12-29

Iron supplements reduce anemia symptoms in Kuki and Paite tribal populations

The study highlights a significant prevalence of anemia (42% in Kuki and 46.4% in Paite communities), indicating a need for targeted interventions to improve health outcomes in these populations.

Study published: 2023-01-28

Dietary strategies improve glucose levels in South Asian women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Identification of unique metabolic profiles associated with GDM in different ethnic groups, leading to improved understanding and potential for personalized prevention strategies.

Study published: 2022-04-14

Nutritional support reduces TB incidence

The intervention is estimated to reduce TB cases by 39% and TB deaths by 59% over two years. It is also projected to avert 13,775 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) over the lifetime of the study cohort, demonstrating significant health benefits.

Study published: 2024-01-01

Interventions improve micronutrient intake in pregnant adolescents

Improved awareness and knowledge of micronutrient intake among pregnant adolescents, potentially leading to better health outcomes for mothers and their babies.

Study published: 2023-10-12

Digital delivery matches face-to-face weight loss

Participants in the digital delivery group experienced weight loss that was non-inferior to those in the face-to-face group. Specifically, those who were offered a choice and opted for digital delivery experienced greater weight loss compared to those who were only offered face-to-face sessions.

Study published: 2023-02-23

Oral rabies vaccines optimize dog vaccination

The use of oral rabies vaccine baits is shown to significantly reduce the per dog vaccination costs and increase vaccine coverage, contributing to the goal of eradicating human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.

Study published: 2023-04-20

Amlodipine and Telmisartan lower blood pressure in Indian adults with hypertension.

The study reported that 70% of patients in Punjab and 76% in Maharashtra achieved controlled blood pressure at the first step of treatment. Overall, there was a significant mean decline in systolic blood pressure by 16 mmHg in Punjab and 15 mmHg in Maharashtra.

Study published: 2023-08-21

Youth HIV mental health intervention

Positive outcomes included improved mental health screening tools, increased knowledge and self-confidence among youth investigators, and enhanced data collection processes that reflect the lived experiences of YLHIV.

Study published: 2024-04-12

South Asian patients face worse OSCC outcomes

The study found that South Asian patients had significantly worse disease-specific survival and a higher risk of recurrence compared to non-South Asian patients, even after adjusting for stage and high-risk features.

Study published: 2024-02-27

Psychosocial interventions for psychosis effective

Positive outcomes include reduced relapse rates, improved patient and caregiver well-being, and enhanced treatment accessibility through community-based approaches. Multicomponent community-based interventions were noted as particularly effective and ready for implementation.

Study published: 2023-03-10

Vaccine candidates reduce chikungunya fever severity in Brazilian patients.

The genomic surveillance has led to the generation of 422 CHIKV genomes, enhancing the understanding of the virus's dispersion dynamics and genetic diversity in Brazil, which may aid in the development of effective vaccines.

Study published: 2023-04-03

Antenatal iron-folic acid supplementation reduces anemia in children of anemic mothers in India.

Addressing maternal anemia through interventions could lead to significant improvements in child health, educational outcomes, and economic benefits, including an estimated gain of 2.28 million school years and $8.25 billion in lifetime income.

Study published: 2023-02-07

Telehealth interventions improve healthcare access for rural elderly in India.

Improved management of mental health, non-communicable diseases, and maternal and child health through the use of telehealth interventions.

Study published: 2023-10-28

East Asian-specific genetic cause of ICP

The study identified eight genetic loci associated with total bile acid concentration and five loci linked to ICP, including ten novel loci. Notably, the East-Asian-specific locus at 14q24.1 was found to significantly increase total bile acid levels and the risk of ICP, suggesting a distinct genetic etiology in East Asians.

Study published: 2024-07-03