Publications by authors named "Kulasekaran Nadhamuni"

 Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative disorder which comes under Parkinsonism plus syndrome. As this spectrum of disease has many overlapping clinical as well as imaging findings, some quantitative parameters like magnetic resonance Parkinsonism index and midbrain/pons ratio are useful to differentiate PSP from other PD patients.  The study aimed to detect sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance Parkinsonism index in differentiating PSP from PD.

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Background: Preeclampsia is a heterogeneous disorder prevalent in 3-10% of pregnant women globally. The etiology is multifactorial. There is a initial stage of endothelial dysfunction and placental ischemia (Stage 1); this leads to maternal syndrome of hypertension, edema, and proteinuria (Stage 2).

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Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Pregnancy-induced-hypertension can be prevented by identification of prenatal and antenatal factors. The uterine artery Doppler waveform transforms into a high flow with low resistance at 22-24 wk.

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Dacron grafts have been used as a conduit for large caliber arteries for many years successfully. However, these grafts can undergo complications such as aneurysm formation, rupture, and failure. Evaluation of these complications are of paramount importance because of its tendency to rupture and cause death.

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Background: Low backache is the most common ailment flooding the orthopaedic clinic. Most of the population at least once seek medical attention for low back ache. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non invasive, commonly used diagnosing modality and accurate in diagnosing pathology causing low back ache.

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  • Automated guiding systems for CT-guided lung biopsies have been developed and are now in use.
  • The indigenous system we tested showed results comparable to traditional manual techniques.
  • Benefits of the automated system include easier planning, fewer needle passes, less time consumed, and fewer check scans needed.
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