Search Results - "Nair, Achuthan"
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Biochemical responses and antioxidant defense mechanisms in Channa Striatus exposed to Bisphenol S
Published in Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology (01-02-2024)“…Bisphenol S (BPS), a BPA analog and a safer alternative, is utilized in a diverse range of industrial applications, such as making polycarbonate plastics,…”
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Optimization of the Factors Affecting Biogas Production Using the Taguchi Design of Experiment Method
Published in Biomass (Basel, Switzerland) (02-07-2024)“…The present study analyzed the effect of temperature, pH, pre-treatment and mixing ratio on the anaerobic digestion process. The parameters during the…”
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Effects of intravenous dexmedetomidine on perioperative haemodynamics and quality of emergence in patients undergoing head and neck surgery following general anaesthesia—a comparative randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study
Published in Ain-Shams journal of anesthesiology (20-05-2022)“…Background Dexmedetomidine is a widely used alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist in perioperative patient care. Its postsynaptic activation of the receptors in the…”
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Reconstruction of infra orbital rim with rib cartilage
Published in Indian journal of dental research (01-01-2019)“…Maxillo Mandibular injuries are most common through road traffic accident. The defects and deformities are usually prominent in case of facial injuries. The…”
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Biodegradation of leaf litter in the warm humid tropics of Kerala, India
Published in Soil biology & biochemistry (01-09-2005)“…Ex situ biodegradation of Mangifera indica L, Artocarpus heterophyllus.Lamk. and Anacardium occidentale L. leaf litter were examined in the warm humid tropics…”
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Evaluation of the effect of different types of fluoride on tensile properties and surface roughness of different titanium-based archwires: An In vivo study
Published in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science (01-11-2021)“…Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of different types of fluoride on tensile properties and surface roughness of titanium based…”
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High diabetes prevalence among tuberculosis cases in Kerala, India
Published in PloS one (15-10-2012)“…While diabetes mellitus (DM) is a known risk factor for tuberculosis, the prevalence among TB patients in India is unknown. Routine screening of TB patients…”
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"Before Xpert I only had my expertise": A qualitative study on the utilization and effects of Xpert technology among pediatricians in 4 Indian cities
Published in PloS one (16-03-2018)“…Diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in children presents considerable challenges. Upfront testing on Xpert® MTB/RIF ('Xpert')-a rapid molecular assay with high…”
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Factors Associated with Tuberculosis and Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis amongst Symptomatic Patients in India: A Retrospective Analysis
Published in PloS one (26-02-2016)“…Tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge for India. Various studies have documented different levels of TB and multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB among…”
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Scaling-up the Xpert MTB/RIF assay for the detection of tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in India: An economic analysis
Published in PloS one (07-09-2017)“…India is considering the scale-up of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay for detection of tuberculosis (TB) and rifampicin resistance. We conducted an economic analysis to…”
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Can follow-up examination of tuberculosis patients be simplified? A study in Chhattisgarh, India
Published in PloS one (05-12-2012)“…Each follow-up during the course of tuberculosis treatment currently requires two sputum examinations. However, the incremental yield of the second sputum…”
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Enhancing TB case detection: experience in offering upfront Xpert MTB/RIF testing to pediatric presumptive TB and DR TB cases for early rapid diagnosis of drug sensitive and drug resistant TB
Published in PloS one (20-08-2014)“…Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in children is challenging due to difficulties in obtaining good quality sputum specimens as well as the…”
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Methaemoglobinemia: a diagnosis of surprise with recent literature review and management
Published in Ain-Shams journal of anesthesiology (27-10-2022)“…Background Methaemoglobinemia (MetHb) is a rare entity in clinical practice which often goes undiagnosed and keeps both the anaesthesiologist and attending…”
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Upfront Xpert MTB/RIF for diagnosis of pediatric TB-Does it work? Experience from India
Published in PloS one (05-08-2020)“…Diagnosis of TB in pediatric population poses several challenges. A novel initiative was implemented in several major cities of India aimed at providing…”
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Accelerating access to quality TB care for pediatric TB cases through better diagnostic strategy in four major cities of India
Published in PloS one (28-02-2018)“…Diagnosis of TB in children is challenging, and is largely based on positive history of contact with a TB case, clinical and radiological findings, often…”
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The Potential Impact of Up-Front Drug Sensitivity Testing on India's Epidemic of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Published in PloS one (01-07-2015)“…In India as elsewhere, multi-drug resistance (MDR) poses a serious challenge in the control of tuberculosis (TB). The End TB strategy, recently approved by the…”
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Piloting Upfront Xpert MTB/RIF Testing on Various Specimens under Programmatic Conditions for Diagnosis of TB & DR-TB in Paediatric Population
Published in PloS one (15-10-2015)“…India accounts for one-fifth of the global TB incidence. While the exact burden of childhood TB is not known, TB remains one of the leading causes of childhood…”
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Litter dynamics of six multipurpose trees in a homegarden in Southern Kerala, India
Published in Agroforestry systems (01-07-2006)“…Multipurpose trees, the integral components of homegardens, contribute significantly to the closed nutrient cycling processes and sustainability of the…”
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Upfront Xpert MTB/RIF testing on various specimen types for presumptive infant TB cases for early and appropriate treatment initiation
Published in PloS one (30-08-2018)“…Diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in infants is challenging due to non-specific clinical presentations of the disease in this age-group and low sensitivity of…”
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Role of chest X-ray in citing central venous catheter tip: A few case reports with a brief review of the literature
Published in Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology (01-07-2013)“…Central venous catheter (CVC) insertions are increasingly performed in surgical patients and intensive therapy. A simple and invasive procedure performed under…”
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