407 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Inside opt.indd, published by nhsrcindia.org. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 287 of the 407 pairs (70.5%) are explanatory questions and 120 restate a figure. 99.26% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 407 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the purpose of the Smart cane for visually challenged individuals? | designed to help users detect obstacles above knee-level and can detect them up to a distance of 10 ft | Smart cane for visually challenged: White cane used by visually challenged gives a sense of obstacle that is placed horizontally. Smart cane is designed to help users detect obstacles above knee-level and can detect them up to a distance of 10 ft. The innovative device consists of an ultrasound device mounted on an ordinary white cane. | 144 | definition | 1.000 | Smart cane is designed to help users detect obstacles above knee-level and can detect them up to a distance of 10 ft. | 12 | page=12,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of device is the Non-pneumatic anti shock garment made from? | a stretchable device based on Neoprene | There exist recommendations from World Health Organization (WHO) on Active Management of Third Stage Labour (AMSTL).One of the point from the same recommendations is use of “NASG”. Non-pneumatic anti shock garment is a stretchable device based on Neoprene. Neoprene or polychloroprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. | 217 | definition | 1.000 | Non-pneumatic anti shock garment is a stretchable device based on Neoprene. | 15 | page=15,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of analysis compares the costs and outputs of alternative ultrasound technologies? | a cost-outcome description which compared the costs and outputs associated with use of alternative modes of technology for ultrasound | To summarize – Types Conventional Ultrasound Handheld Ultrasound Cost per test (Rs/test) 67.16 12.91 Note: This does not include HR costs which may be the same in either case. The above analysis is a cost-outcome description which compared the costs and outputs associated with use of alternative modes of technology for ultrasound. A full economic evaluation calls for much greater data inputs and analysis. | 198 | definition | 1.000 | The above analysis is a cost-outcome description which compared the costs and outputs associated with use of alternative modes of technology for ultrasound. | 36 | page=36,block=14 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of medication is Roflumilast, and how does it work? | a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor and it reduces inflammation by inhibiting the breaking down of intracellular cyclic AMP | COPD patients, if continued to be symptomatic despite combined inhaled bronchodilator treatment, can be prescribed theophylline and it provides additional improvement in lung function with a few exacerbations. Roflumilast is a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor and it reduces inflammation by inhibiting the breaking down of intracellular cyclic AMP. It is administered orally with a once a day schedule (500 mg) and it reduces acute exacerbations in patients with COPD (d) Vaccines: Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccines are available. | 225 | definition | 1.000 | Roflumilast is a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor and it reduces inflammation by inhibiting the breaking down of intracellular cyclic AMP. | 41 | page=41,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What medical treatment is used for individuals with improperly functioning kidneys? | a treatment used for people whose kidneys don't work properly | 37 Compendium of HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Home Hemodialysis Systems 4 CHAPTER Introduction The function of kidneys is to purify body by removing waste and excess fluid. Dialysis is a treatment used for people whose kidneys don't work properly. It's a common treatment that has been used for people with kidney problems since the 1940s. | 185 | definition | 1.000 | Dialysis is a treatment used for people whose kidneys don't work properly. | 51 | page=51,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are the challenges associated with finding an HLA-matched donor? | not always available and the procedure is very risky, which restricts its viability | Bone marrow transplantation can cure the disease but is possible only for those whose Histocompatibility Linked Antigen (HLA) matched donor (sibling) is available. However HLA matched donor is not always available and the procedure is very risky, which restricts its viability. Therefore, lifelong treatment is preferable. | 193 | definition | 1.000 | However HLA matched donor is not always available and the procedure is very risky, which restricts its viability. | 74 | page=74,block=10 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the condition known as corneal opacities? | a disorder of the cornea, the transparent structure on the front of the eyeball, which can cause serious vision problems | Other significant causes in all countries are congenital abnormalities, such as cataract, glaucoma, and hereditary retinal dystrophies. Corneal opacities - is a disorder of the cornea, the transparent structure on the front of the eyeball, which can cause serious vision problems. Corneal opacity occurs when the cornea becomes scarred. | 159 | definition | 1.000 | Corneal opacities - is a disorder of the cornea, the transparent structure on the front of the eyeball, which can cause serious vision problems. | 80 | page=80,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is diabetic retinopathy believed to result from? | considered to be the result of vascular changes in the retinal circulation | The abnormalities that characterise diabetic retinopathy occur in predictable progression with minor variations in the order of their appearance. Diabetic retinopathy is considered to be the result of vascular changes in the retinal circulation. In the early stages vascular occlusion and dilations occur. | 170 | definition | 1.000 | Diabetic retinopathy is considered to be the result of vascular changes in the retinal circulation. | 80 | page=80,block=10 | 0.850 | valid |
| What criteria were used for the selection of studies? | based on the keywords and the relevance as far as objectives and data are concerned | Out of these studies 5 studies and 1 abstract were selected for quantitative analysis as they were matching our selection criteria and had enough data to support our analysis. The selection was based on the keywords and the relevance as far as objectives and data are concerned. D) Study flow Diagram: | 194 | definition | 1.000 | The selection was based on the keywords and the relevance as far as objectives and data are concerned. | 89 | page=89,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio in health economics? | an equation used commonly in health economics to provide a practical approach to decision making regarding health interventions | The standard care, however, could also be a placebo or “Do Nothing” scenario. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) is an equation used commonly in health economics to provide a practical approach to decision making regarding health interventions. ICER is the ratio of the change in costs to incremental benefits of a therapeutic intervention or treatment. | 129 | definition | 1.000 | The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) is an equation used commonly in health economics to provide a practical approach to decision making regarding health interventions. | 92 | page=92,block=21 | 0.850 | valid |
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