Priyank Jain

Acute Pericarditis-Associated Hospitalization in the USA: A Nationwide Analysis, 2003-2012

Background and Objectives: Epidemiologic data on hospitalizations for acute pericarditis are scarce. We sought to study the trends in these hospitalizations and outcomes in the USA over a 10-year period. Methods: We used the 2003-2012 Nationwide Inpatient Sample database to identify admissions with a primary diagnosis of acute pericarditis. Outcomes included hospitalization rate, case fatality rate (CFR), length of stay (LOS), hospital charges, complications and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Results: We observed an estimated 135,710 hospitalizations for acute pericarditis among patients ≥16 years during the study period (mean age 53.5 ± 18.5 years; 40.5% women). The incidence of acute pericarditis hospitalizations was significantly higher for men than for women [incidence rate ratio (IRR) 1.56; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.54-1.58; p < 0.001]; it decreased from 66 to 54 per million person-years (p < 0.001). CFR and LOS declined significantly during the study period (CFR: 2.2% in 2003 to 1.4% in 2012; LOS: 4.8 days in 2003 to 4.1 days in 2012; p < 0.001 for both). The average inflation-adjusted health-care charge increased from USD 31,242 to 38,947 (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The hospitalization rate, CFR and LOS associated with acute pericarditis have declined significantly in the US population. Average charges for acute pericarditis hospitalization have increased.

Communitisation of healthcare: peer support groups for chronic disease care in rural India

Such groups can help patients find support, adhere to treatment, and advocate for their needs collectively, say Yogesh Jain and Priyank Jain, describing their impact in a resource poor setting

Adoption of Maize (Zea mays L) Production Technologies in Karimnagar District of Telangana

The present paper highlights the adoption levels of farmers of maize production technologies in Karimnagar (Telangana). Total 90 farmers were selected for study. High extent of adoption of maize production technologies was observed among the Krishi Viggyan Kendra adopted farmers compared to the non adopted farmers.

Electron Beam Misalignment Study of MIG for 42 GHz, 200 kW Gyrotron

Abstract This paper presents the electron beam misalignment study with respect to cathode position and cathode magnetic field of 42 GHz, 200 kW gyrotron. The performance of gyrotron is affected with the misalignment of cathode position. The simulation results confirm the tolerance of cathode misalignment with respect to the design parameters such as the transverse-to-axial velocity ratio, the maximum transverse velocity spread, etc.