Reducing the Neurotrauma Burden in India—A National Mobilization

Veerappan, Vigneshwar Raj; Nagendra, Babu; Thalluri, Prashanth; Manda, Vijaya Sekhara; Rao, Raja Narsing; Pattisapu, Jogi V.

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2022.06.058

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“…For example, in India, which has a large number of TBIs related to road accidents, public efforts to promote helmet usage and improved prehospital EMS care resulted in plateauing of road traffic deaths. 94 A systematic review of helmet laws found helmet laws to increase compliance and decrease road traffic-related head injuries and fatalities. 95 This is an important consideration in low-income nations, where many people, including pediatric populations, rely on motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles.…”

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Neurotrauma Prevention Review: Improving Helmet Design and Implementation

Goutnik¹,

Goeckeritz²,

Sabetta³

et al. 2022

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Neurotrauma continues to contribute to significant mortality and disability. The need for better protective equipment is apparent. This review focuses on improved helmet design and the necessi-ty for continued research. We start by highlighting current innovations in helmet design for sport and subsequent utilization in the lay community for construction. The current standards by sport and organization are summarized. We then address current standards within the military envi-ronment. The pathophysiology is discussed with emphasis on how helmets provide protection. As innovative designs emerge, protection against secondary injury becomes apparent. Much research is needed, but this focused paper is intended to serve as a catalyst for improvement in helmet de-sign and implementation to provide more efficient and reliable neuroprotection across broad arenas.

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confidence: 99%

Neurotrauma Prevention Review: Improving Helmet Design and Implementation

Goutnik¹,

Goeckeritz²,

Sabetta³

et al. 2022

Preprint

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“…The included research showed that various social media outlets could raise the degree of women's health promotion [ 25 ], awareness of menstrual hygiene, understanding of breast cancer awareness [ 26 ], breastfeeding techniques [ 27 ], and adherence, self-perception and promotion of oral health [ 28 , 29 ], significant use of antibiotics [ 30 ], consistency with exercise, sexual health promotion [ 31 ], road safety awareness [ 32 ], smoking cessation, adverse drug reaction reporting [ 33 ], and many more in a row.…”

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confidence: 99%

Social Media Role and Its Impact on Public Health: A Narrative Review

Kanchan¹,

Gaidhane²

2023

Cureus

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Social media refers to online social networking sites and is a broad example of Web 2.0, such as Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, Instagram, WhatsApp, and blogs. It is a new and everchanging field. Access to the internet, social media platforms and mobile communications are all tools that can be leveraged to make health information available and accessible. This research aimed to conduct an introductory study of the existing published literature on why to choose and how to use social media to obtain population health information and to gain knowledge about various health sectors like disease surveillance, health education, health research, health and behavioral modification, influence policy, enhance professional development and doctor-patient relation development. We searched for publications using databases like PubMed, NCBI, and Google Scholar, and combined 2022 social media usage statistics from PWC, Infographics Archive, and Statista online websites. The American Medical Association (AMA) policy about Professionalism in Social Media Use, American College of Physicians-Federations of State Medical Boards (ACP-FSMB) guidelines for Online Medical Professionalism, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) social media violations were also briefly reviewed. Our findings reflect the benefits and drawbacks of using web platforms and how they impact public health ethically, professionally, and socially. During our research, we discovered that social media's impact on public health concerns is both positive and negative, and we attempted to explain how social networks are assisting people in achieving health, which is still a source of much debate.

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“…Research is an important component of SB care, and neurosurgeons can have a profound impact by spearheading local academic efforts (demonstrated by regional centers such as Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India). Building research capacity involves the nurturing of an educated/dedicated workforce while supporting an infrastructure for data collection and management systems [19,39]. This multidisciplinary research team should be diverse, including medical students, trainees, junior faculty, and other specialists.…”

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Spina bifida management in low- and middle-income countries — a comprehensive policy approach

Pattisapu,

Veerappan,

White

et al. 2023

Childs Nerv Syst

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Introduction Globally, spina bifida (SB) occurs more often in low-and middle-income countries, where the healthcare demands are often quite challenging. Several social/societal issues and/or lack of government support makes for incomplete SB management in many areas. Clearly, neurosurgeons should be knowledgeable about initial closure techniques and the basics of SB management, but must also advocate for the patients outside our immediate scope of care. Methods Recently, the Comprehensive Policy Recommendations for the Management of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Low-and Middle-Income Countries (CHYSPR) and the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) publications emphasized the need for a more unified approach to SB care. Although both documents discuss other neurological conditions, they support SB as a congenital malformation needing attention. ResultsWe identified several similarities for comprehensive SB care in these approaches -including education, governance, advocacy, and the need for continuum of care. Prevention was recognized as the most important aspect for SB going forward. A significant return of investment was noted, and both documents recommend more active neurosurgical involvement (i.e., folic acid fortification). Conclusion A new call for holistic and comprehensive care for SB management is recognized. Neurosurgeons are called upon to use solid science to educate governments and actively participate to advocate for better care and most importantly, prevention. Folic acid fortification schemes are mandatory and neurosurgeons should advocate for global strategies.

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Reducing the Neurotrauma Burden in India—A National Mobilization

Cited by 12 publications

References 25 publications

Neurotrauma Prevention Review: Improving Helmet Design and Implementation

Neurotrauma Prevention Review: Improving Helmet Design and Implementation

Social Media Role and Its Impact on Public Health: A Narrative Review

Spina bifida management in low- and middle-income countries — a comprehensive policy approach

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