Publications by authors named "Koushik Sangaraju"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates how type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects the prevalence of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), aiming to clarify their relationship.
  • - Using data from the 2019-2020 National Inpatient Sample, researchers found that patients with SLE and T2DM had a lower prevalence of ILD compared to those without T2DM, particularly noting a reduced occurrence of pulmonary fibrosis.
  • - The findings suggest that T2DM may offer some protective effects against ILD in SLE patients, and the study calls for more research into the mechanisms behind this association for improved management strategies.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a prevalent chronic disease, poses significant treatment challenges, including side effects and high costs of conventional therapies. This heightens interest in natural, over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory supplements as potential adjunctive treatments. Given their roles in mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress, key factors in RA pathogenesis, these supplements could offer valuable therapeutic adjunctive.

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