Publications by authors named "B V Dinesh"

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a gradual degenerative ailment of the nervous system that is marked by the buildup of amyloid-β plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. This accumulation causes problems with the connections between nerve cells and the loss of these cells. This review paper explores the complex pathophysiology of AD, analyzing the neuronal loss reported in key brain regions like the entorhinal cortex, amygdala, hippocampus, and cortical association areas.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (ODS), commonly seen in alcoholics and malnourished individuals, results in various clinical symptoms affecting speech, language, swallowing, and movement due to demyelination in the brain.
  • - A 36-year-old male with a history of alcohol use and hypertension was diagnosed with ODS after MRI showed specific brain lesions, leading to issues like spastic dysarthria and moderate dysphagia.
  • - After receiving speech and swallowing therapy, the patient showed significant improvement in swallowing ability within 5 days, as measured by the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA), highlighting its effectiveness in assessing dysphagia prognosis in ODS cases.
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A 70-year-old woman who was a known diabetic and had hypertension presented with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. A coronary angiogram showed a significant lesion in the mid-portion of right coronary artery (RCA) followed by distal cut-off.

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Background: Breast cancer is a multifaceted and formidable disease with profound public health implications. Cell demise mechanisms play a pivotal role in breast cancer pathogenesis, with ATP-triggered cell death attracting mounting interest for its unique specificity and potential therapeutic pertinence.

Aim: To investigate the impact of ATP-induced cell death (AICD) on breast cancer, enhancing our understanding of its mechanism.

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The recently published European Society of Cardiology guidelines for infective endocarditis management recommends daptomycin combination therapy for the treatment of staphylococcal endocarditis in severe penicillin allergy, rather than daptomycin monotherapy. We discuss the evidence base behind this recommendation, highlighting concerns regarding the lack of robust clinical studies, increased cost and logistical considerations, and adverse effects of combination therapy. Although further studies are required to elucidate the role of combination vs monotherapy in these patients, we propose a pragmatic management approach to reduce the risk of adverse antimicrobial side effects and limit costs, while aiming to maintain treatment efficacy.

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