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Key features of effective yoga interventions in addition to standard medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2025)
Journal Article
Biswas, I., Kaur, J., Pearce, F., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2025). Key features of effective yoga interventions in addition to standard medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ACR Open Rheumatology, 7(5), Article e70054. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr2.70054

Objective: This systematic review aimed to synthesise the content, structure, and delivery characteristics of effective yoga interventions in addition to standard medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods: JBI guidelines were follow... Read More about Key features of effective yoga interventions in addition to standard medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ayurveda for Managing Noncommunicable Diseases in Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Nations: A Qualitative Systematic Review (2025)
Journal Article
Egwumba, P., Wang, H., Nellums, L., Bains, M., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2025). Ayurveda for Managing Noncommunicable Diseases in Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Nations: A Qualitative Systematic Review. Health Science Reports, 8(4), Article e70624. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70624

Background: Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine, has gained recognition in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries as a complementary and alternative medicine for managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Qua... Read More about Ayurveda for Managing Noncommunicable Diseases in Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Nations: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Clinical knowledge, experiences, and perceptions of yoga providers in arthritis treatment: a UK-based qualitative study (2025)
Journal Article
Biswas, I., Adebusoye, B., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2025). Clinical knowledge, experiences, and perceptions of yoga providers in arthritis treatment: a UK-based qualitative study. Rheumatology International, 45(4), Article 88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-025-05843-1

Objective: This study explored yoga providers’ clinical knowledge of arthritis, experiences of delivering yoga to people with arthritis, their perceived role in arthritis treatment, and perceived yoga training needs.

Methods: Qualitative semi-str... Read More about Clinical knowledge, experiences, and perceptions of yoga providers in arthritis treatment: a UK-based qualitative study.

Can Ayurveda medicine supplement modern medical treatments in chronic disease management? (2024)
Journal Article
Ravindran, V., Kumar, K., Bhandari, S., Chattopadhyay, K., Payyappallimana, U., Morandi, A., Gupta, R., & Gupta, R. (2024). Can Ayurveda medicine supplement modern medical treatments in chronic disease management?. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 54(3), 270-271. https://doi.org/10.1177/14782715241273738

The editorial highlights the fact that there is limited communication between healthcare providers and patients about complementary and integrative medicine (TCI) like Ayurveda. To address this, healthcare professionals need better education on Ayurv... Read More about Can Ayurveda medicine supplement modern medical treatments in chronic disease management?.

Key characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Biswas, I., Nalbant, G., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2024). Key characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatology International, 44, 1647-1677. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-024-05652-y

This systematic review aimed to synthesise the content, structure, and delivery characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis symptoms, including joint pain and joint function. JBI guidelines were followed. 17 databases... Read More about Key characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Carter, N., Nalbant, G., Chahal, P., & Chattopadhyay, K. (in press). Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(9), 1715-1788. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-23-00273

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To assess and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness and safety of self- management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in sub-Saha... Read More about Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Risk factors of multimorbidity among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
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Goel, N., Biswas, I., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2024). Risk factors of multimorbidity among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Science Reports, 7(2), Article e1915. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1915

Background: Multimorbidity among older adults is a growing concern in India. Multimorbidity is defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic health conditions in an individual. Primary studies have been conducted on risk factors of multimorbidity... Read More about Risk factors of multimorbidity among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study (2023)
Journal Article
Li, X., Chattopadhyay, K., Chen, X., Li, J., Xu, M., Chen, X., & Li, L. (2023). Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 16, 4133-4141. https://doi.org/10.2147/dmso.s438344

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the association between physical activity and arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Ningbo, China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Metabolic Management Cent... Read More about Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study.